Alex Zhang
CTO
Alex Zhang is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of aiLegal, where he leads technology innovation and execution. With two decades of experience in software development and system architecture, he ensures the platform is fast, reliable, and built to scale—bringing enterprise-level engineering discipline to legal-tech transformation.
A graduate of Tsinghua University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Alex Zhang is a seasoned full-stack engineer with deep expertise in data security, scalable cloud systems, and large-scale transaction processing. His career spans enterprise applications, financial trading systems, and market surveillance, culminating in his leadership at aiLegal, where he bridges technical innovation with the complex needs of modern legal operations.
Experience
Co-Founder & CTO, aiLegal – Provides technical leadership, guidance, and direction in automating legal operations. Oversees platform scalability, security, and execution.
Manager, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – Led teams in derivatives trading and market surveillance technology.
Software Engineer (Various Roles) – Over 10 years’ experience in exchanges, clearing houses, mortgage technology, data management, and listing services.
Full-Stack Development – Built scalable enterprise applications and cloud-based systems across multiple industries.
Practice Areas
Legal-Tech Innovation & Automation
Large-Scale Transaction Processing Systems
Enterprise Application Development
Cloud-Based Platforms & Scalability
Data Security & Compliance
Education
M.S. in Computer Science – University of Nebraska–Lincoln
B.S. in Engineering Mechanics – Tsinghua University
Others
20+ Years of Software Development Experience – Expertise spanning financial systems, enterprise platforms, and legal automation.
Technical Backbone of aiLegal – Ensures the platform delivers reliability, speed, and scalability.