Alexander
Cannon
Languages & tools
- TypeScript
- Rust
- Python
- Go
React · Expo · Next.js · AWS · Postgres · Redis · Kafka
Latest release · VOLUME
About me
I'm a software engineer, engineering lead, and founder. I helped build Discovery's first online streaming platform, founded a fintech company, and led a 30-person engineering team at MDRX. My work has also included blockchain projects and LLM tools.
These days I split my time between building my own products and leading engineering teams. I still write code, review technical decisions, and document how things work.
Outside work, I play guitar, run, hike, read, and travel. The folding bike usually comes along.
How I work
- 01Small teams, clear ownership
- 02Make small changes that are easy to review and release
- 03Use tools the team can maintain
- 04Document decisions and how to run the software
Experience
Zinguist
CTO
Nov 2023 - Present
Mishcon De Reya (MDRX)
Head of Engineering
April 2022 - Nov 2023
Winston App
Founder & CEO
Jan 2020 - April 2022
Farpoint Labs
Founder & CEO
Jan 2019 - April 2022
Recent work
From Substack
3 Jun 2026
Away from the keyboard
Guitar
I play left-handed guitar. Still learning.
Running
I run most mornings, on hills when I can.
Hiking
Boots on, sandwich packed, out for a walk.
Travel
I like exploring a new city on foot, with a loose plan and stops for food.
Reading
I buy books faster than I finish them.
Cycling
I travel with a folding bike.
Happy to talk – a note is welcome whether you have a project in mind or just want to say hello.