2025-09-05 –, De Donato
Long time systems and embedded developer with a side of Dynamic Binary Translation.
Alex started learning to program in the 80s in an era of classic home computers that allowed you to get down and dirty at the system level. After graduating with a degree in Chemistry he's worked on a variety of projects including Fruit Machines, Line Cards, CCTV recorders and point-to-multipoint wireless microwave systems.
Since the turn of the century his primary focus has been working with FLOSS platforms, especially Linux. An alumni of Transitive he has a broad experience of cross-platform virtualization as well as a strong background in telecommunications and networking. He leads the QEMU team ensuring the latest features are available so developers can develop and test their code before silicon becomes widely available. He also contributes to the work on VirtIO allowing devices of all types to be efficiently shared with guests.
A keen Emacs user he will happily answer questions and proselytise for the One True Editor (tm).