Alexander Eiselmayer
Senior Software Engineer & CTO with expertise in cloud architecture, AI integration, and technical leadership.
About Me
I'm a technology leader with a unique blend of academic research and industry experience. As a CTO, I specialize in building scalable cloud solutions and implementing AI-driven systems that solve complex business challenges. My background in Human-Computer Interaction has given me a deep understanding of how to create technology that truly serves its users.
Currently, I'm leading the development of innovative insurance technology solutions, focusing on leveraging AI and cloud architecture to automate and streamline complex processes. My approach combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency.
Beyond technology, I'm passionate about building and leading high-performing teams. I believe in fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation, where technical excellence meets practical business value. When I'm not working on technology solutions, you can find me exploring the underwater world through scuba diving or enjoying the art of ballroom dancing.
Professional Experience
- Led a cross-functional team of three developers, collaborating with a near-shore provider in Slovenia to design, develop, and launch a compliant cloud platform on AWS that leverages large language models to automate insurance damage claims processing.
- Integrated advanced AI features that secured the inaugural B2B customer for Aestimo.io, driving significant revenue growth and expanding market presence.
- Architected and led the technical development of the 9elf26.ai Platform, a serverless cloud-based SAAS solution on AWS.
- Implemented a fully serverless architecture using AWS technologies (SQS, S3, EventBridge, Lambda, etc.).
- Transformed technical stack by migrating from C# micro-services to modern NodeJS-based mini service architecture on AWS.
- Managed a cross-functional team of 7 software engineers and UX designers across Germany and Vietnam.
- Led the full lifecycle development of myEDUBAO app with React Native.
- Led tactical asset allocation modeling to enhance portfolio performance.
- Administered IT infrastructure and conducted UX research to optimize business processes.
- Implemented process automation to improve operational efficiency.
Skills
Program Management
Technical
Cloud & DevOps
Leadership
Education
Ph.D. in Human-Computer-Interaction
University of Zurich, Switzerland
- Supervisor: Chat Wacharamanotham
- Thesis adviser: Wendy Mackay
- Focus: Experimental Design, Trade-Off Exploration, Human-Computer Partnership
- Thesis: Supporting the Design and Analysis of HCI Experiments
Master of Science in Information Systems
University of Zurich, Switzerland
- GPA: 5.2, magna cum laude
- Master Thesis: Touchstone 2: A Visual Programming Interface for Designing and Comparing Experiments
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Technical University Munich, Germany
- Bachelor Thesis: An Analysis of Iterative Auction Formats based on The Canadian 700 Mhz Spectrum Auction (2014)
Publications
Designing the right experiment right. Interactive systems to support trade-off and sample size decisions in HCI experiment design
Alexander Eiselmayer
University of Zurich, Faculty of Economics, 2023
View Publication →Argus: Interactive a priori Power Analysis
Xiaoyi Wang, Alexander Eiselmayer, Wendy E. Mackay, Kasper Hornbæk, Chat Wacharamanotham
VIS 2020, 2020
View Publication →Supporting the Design and Analysis of HCI Experiments
Alexander Eiselmayer
CHI 2020, Hawai`i, US, 2020
View Publication →Touchstone2: An Interactive Environment for Exploring Trade-offs in HCI Experiment Design
Alexander Eiselmayer, Chat Wacharamanotham, Michel Beaudouin-Lafon, Wendy E. Mackay
CHI 2019, Glasgow, UK, 2019
View Publication →Best Paper Award (Top 1%)