Alex Melnychuck
From the age of 9, Alex knew he wanted to work in software. Growing up in Silicon Valley, Alex was surrounded by the emerging tech scene. Alex started programming when he was 10, and started to develop apps for the iPhone as a way to justify owning a phone to his parents. Shortly after developing his first few apps, Alex began freelancing design and development services to family, friends, and eventually, paying customers found through the quality of his portfolio and word of mouth.
At age 15, Alex became involved in the startup community, and won a number of awards at local Startup Weekend and pitch competition events. While still a high school student, Alex accepted his first full-time engagement as a software engineer and was soon promoted to lead the company's iOS efforts, and championed a mobile strategy that enabled management to secured millions in funding over his tenure at the company. Alex’s work at The Diary resulted in multiple App Store features and a special placement on Apple’s Healthcare Website.
Alex continued his career at Sunquest Information Systems, a part of Roper Industries, where he started as an iOS developer on mobile point of care products, and was then promoted to lead the company’s mobile efforts on development and design. In a parallel full-time commitment, Alex studied at the University of Arizona, where he received a degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Music. Alex mentored fellow Computer Science students regularly, with bi-annual tech talks given throughout his tenure on campus and mentorship around the school’s annual hackathon.
When he is not creating world class products, Alex enjoys playing music with friends. Alex is an internationally recognized jazz trumpeter, having performed and recorded at notable venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Capitol Records, the Montreux Jazz Festival, and the GRAMMY Awards, alongside many famed jazz artists.