Alex Abbott

he/him
Director, Technology
Engineering
San Francisco

As the Director of Technology for North America, Alex merges his 14-year technological expertise with forward-looking innovation. During his six years at Beyond, he's crafted web and mobile apps for clients such as Google and West Elm, leading varied tech initiatives. Prior to this, Alex honed his skills at Grailed and Guthy-Renker.

Articles

Will AI replace programmers?

As AI coding tools gain prominence, questions arise about their potential to replace programmers. Here, we discuss how AI is reshaping the responsibilities of programmers, and consider what this means for the future of the role.

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Trust, privacy, and blockchain's role in the future of healthcare

Blockchain holds a lot of promise for the world of health and wellness, but can it live up to its potential?

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Sustainable cloud services are better cloud services

If you design cloud apps that use less energy, chances are they’ll perform better and cost less too, which is on top of the sustainability advantages of the cloud.

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Preparing tech teams for the Web3 revolution

The world is experiencing another major technological revolution. Alex Abbott, Director of Technology at Beyond shares how with the advent of Web3, businesses are preparing for a paradigm shift that promises to change the way we interact, build, and exist online.

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How to extend your reach with inclusive cloud apps

Cloud apps have the power to help you reach more people, but you'll only maximize that reach if you start with an inclusive mindset.

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Five tips for creating fast, eco-friendly websites

When a website is built well, it’s not just speedy—it’s sustainable. Here are a few tips to help you improve your website’s performance and reduce its carbon footprint.

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Finding ways to make AR, VR, and AI-driven experiences more accessible

With the rise of AR, VR, and AI-driven multi-sensory experiences come new challenges — and opportunities — for accessibility, inviting us all to make this next chapter of the internet even more inclusive.

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