Experienced in land based casino planning, design, and development, Aleksey has over 24 years in the casino industry, specializing in integrated casino resorts.
He holds degrees in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from New York University and Architecture from Pratt Institute in New York.
Aleksey began his career in casino planing and design in 2001 converting old horse race tracks in US to casinos, designing casino resorts in Atlantic City.
Later served as Director of SP Studio at Steelman Partners in Atlantic City from 2007 until 2011. During this time, he collaborated with leading clients such as MGM, Caesars Entertainment, and Galaxy Entertainment, driving the development of high-profile casino resorts.
In 2011, Aleksey established the European operations for Steelman Partners in Amsterdam.
He is also a founding board member of Upffinity Gaming Management FCZO in Dubai (managing Corona Integrated Casino Resort in Phu Quoc, Vietnam) and launched Samovar Hospitality Group, which operates award-winning venues in the Netherlands.
In 2023, he founded ADDICTED2Design, focusing on innovative casino design and operations.
Aleksey is a sought-after speaker at international conferences and the European Slot Academy, where he shares insights on casino planning and design principles.