Alexander Stigsen is the Chief Product Officer at Exasol, where he leads product strategy and innovation for one of the world’s fastest analytics databases. With a deep-rooted background in engineering and a career spanning more than two decades, Alexander has been at the forefront of database technology and product development. He is best known as the founder and former CEO of Realm, a groundbreaking mobile database platform that quickly became one of the most widely adopted solutions for mobile app developers worldwide. Under his leadership, Realm was used in applications on over a billion devices and was ultimately acquired by MongoDB, further cementing his influence in the data infrastructure space. Alexander brings a unique perspective that bridges the worlds of engineering, product leadership, and entrepreneurship. At conferences, he shares insights on building scalable data systems, innovating in developer tools, and navigating the startup-to-acquisition journey—all with a focus on delivering products that developers love.