Alexei graduated with first-class honours in aeronautical engineering from the University of Bristol in 2007. He remained there to study for an EngD in systems engineering, sponsored by Tidal Generation Ltd. Following a brief detour into music during which he worked as a freelance singer, he returned to engineering at the AMRC's Machining Group. He moved to the Integrated Manufacturing Group in 2020 and now works as technical lead for the electrification team.