Alex Kovalenko

Alex Kovalenko is one of Canada’s most recognized voices in tech recruitment, with over 20 years of frontline experience hiring software, cloud, AI, DevOps, data, and cybersecurity talent across North America. As a Lead IT Recruiter at Kovasys IT Recruitment Inc., he has placed more than 1,000 IT professionals and actively supports hiring in both Canada and the United States — including major, high-demand markets like New York, California, and Florida. Alex began his career in technology, working hands-on as a developer before moving into recruitment. That technical background gives him a rare advantage: he fully understands the work behind the job titles. This dual perspective makes his analysis unusually accurate — and a reason why he is sought after for commentary on tech labour sho...