Alex is a Business Analyst based in EDC's San Francisco office. Prior to joining EDC, he spent a year in investment consulting focused on advising institutional clients on private equity fund investments, and an additional year working in the technology industry at Dolby, where he worked on financial analysis supporting the company's long-term strategic direction. Since joining EDC, he has worked on a variety of projects for merchants, payment service providers, and acquirers, spanning across the North American, APAC, and European markets. Alex holds a BSc in Finance and Economics from Santa Clara University, where he graduated with Honors. In his free time, Alex enjoys biking, surfing, and golfing.