As a Senior Engineering Manager at Booking.com, Alex Komlev brings over 18 years of web development experience and a robust track record in leading high-performing engineering teams. In his current role, he spearheads the Booking.com Platform organization, which is pivotal to the company's product development...
As a Senior Engineering Manager at Booking.com, Alex Komlev brings over 18 years of web development experience and a robust track record in leading high-performing engineering teams. In his current role, he spearheads the Booking.com Platform organization, which is pivotal to the company's product development infrastructure. This includes overseeing critical components such as the Gateway, User/Request Context, GraphQL Federation, and Data Access solutions, as well as the Translation and Localization platforms. These systems are designed to handle an immense volume of traffic, processing hundreds of thousands of requests per second, which is crucial for maintaining the seamless user experience that Booking.com is known for.
Alex's expertise in tech strategy and platform architecture allows him to drive innovation and efficiency within the engineering teams. He is deeply involved in shaping the technical roadmap, ensuring that the infrastructure not only meets current demands but is also scalable for future growth. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement among team members.
Throughout his career, Alex has demonstrated a keen ability to enhance product development processes, evidenced by his previous success in helping a national media platform increase its daily audience and ad revenue by over 30%. His proficiency in online marketing, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility further enriches his contributions to Booking.com. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices, Alex is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to both the company and its users, ensuring that Booking.com remains at the forefront of the travel industry.
