ThisWay Global Appoints Radu Alexander as VP of Cloud
The Austin-based firm adds a 25-year industry veteran to lead its sovereign cloud infrastructure strategy.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
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Austin-based tech firm ThisWay Global has appointed industry veteran Radu Alexander as its new Vice President of Cloud Operations. Alexander will lead the company's efforts to provide secure cloud infrastructure for government entities and highly regulated industries.
Why it matters
This hire is a strategic move for the 2016-founded company as it expands its sovereign cloud platform to help clients navigate strict data control and security requirements. The company operates as a certified Woman-Owned business out of its Austin headquarters.
The new Vice President brings more than 25 years of cloud infrastructure experience to the firm, which was founded in 2016. The company’s Sovereign Blueprint framework is now a key part of its strategy for managing data control documentation.
The players
ThisWay Global
An Austin-based, certified Woman-Owned business that provides sovereign cloud platforms.
Radu Alexander
A cloud infrastructure veteran who previously held leadership roles at AWS and Mirantis.
The details
Radu Alexander joins ThisWay Global after leading Solutions Architecture for the Digital Native Business segment at AWS and serving as Vice President of Cloud Solutions Delivery at Mirantis. In his new role, Alexander will oversee the company's sovereign cloud infrastructure strategy. The firm utilizes the Sovereign Blueprint framework to meet security and regulatory demands for governments and regulated sectors.
Timeline
ThisWay Global was founded in 2016.
Radu Alexander was appointed Vice President on October 28, 2026.
The Texas Context
This hire marks an aggressive push into the sovereign cloud market, where data sovereignty and regulatory compliance are the industry standards for government-facing tech. This strategy follows a broader local trend of Austin-based companies tailoring infrastructure to meet the strict security requirements of public sector clients.
This appointment reinforces the local tech corridor's role as a growing hub for specialized cloud services. While there is no immediate change for the average resident, the move signals potential long-term growth for the local firm and its workforce.
The takeaway
Austin's tech sector continues to draw leadership expertise to support specialized, security-focused cloud platforms. Look for future updates regarding the company's platform scale as Alexander integrates the Sovereign Blueprint framework into its core operations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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