Summary
Alex Korotkykh is a seasoned technology leader and CTO based in Berlin with a decade of delivering scalable software and building high-performing engineering teams. As CTO of Pliant since 2020, he shapes product strategy, system architecture, and delivery across the organization. At Kreditech Holding SSL GmbH, he scaled the engineering organization from about 20 to 60+ engineers across two locations, led product launches, and instituted Scrum and release processes that drove more frequent, stable releases. His hands-on background spans core backend systems, migrating from Java to Scala, and designing critical components such as scoring engines and REST APIs, with experience integrating partner payments. With a Master's in Systems Engineering from Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics, he pairs technical depth with leadership and a practical, end-to-end product mindset, informed by early work as a programming teacher.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
Russian, Ukrainian, English