Alexander Barge
Building what matters & enabling others to do the same.
Hey there! 👋 I’m Alex—a builder, architect, and hacker at heart. I love designing complex systems and solutions just as much as diving into the nitty-gritty of creating and problem-solving. My journey has taken me from engineering to consulting, entrepreneurship, and beyond, but at my core, I’m a perpetual learner driven by a passion for innovation and bringing ideas to life.
Today, I’m a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, where I have the privilege of guiding startups across EMEA on their cloud journeys. With over a decade of hands-on experience in cloud and software architecture, I’ve partnered with hundreds of startups in precision-driven industries like FinTech, Healthcare, Crypto, and Web3. My expertise lies at the intersection of Security, Privacy & Compliance, and AI/ML & Generative AI, with a strong focus on ensuring that innovation happens responsibly.
Before joining AWS, I co-founded and served as CTO for a startup that not only survived but thrived—riding the roller coaster from an initial idea to a validated business, securing VC funding, achieving product-market fit, and ultimately reaching a successful exit.
My background in engineering and management fuels my passion for helping startups turn bold ideas into reality. I’m deeply committed to the tech community, whether through mentoring, speaking, teaching, or sharing insights. My mission? To empower the next generation of innovators and disruptors to build the future.