Alex undertook his first degree, a BA Hons in Medieval Archaeology, at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London. Following this he worked as a Survey Officer for the Thames Archaeological Survey based at the Museum of London, where he also worked in the Interpretation Unit developing a wide range of communication skills.

Alex returned to the Institute of Archaeology to take an MA in World Archaeology (Themes, Thoughts and Theory) and to continue his research into the archaeology and history of Anglo-Saxon England. Over the years, his research work has taken him to sites all over Europe in Iceland, Spain, France, Latvia, Bulgaria and Hungary. He has presented his findings at conferences and seminars all over Great Britain including at the University of Leeds, Oxford University and University College London. In 2001 he accepted a one-year research assistant's position at King Alfred's College, Winchester and is currently studying for a PhD at what is now the University of Winchester.

Alex's work in the realms of archaeology and history has not only been centred on desk-based research. Often, research has lead to excavation and Alex has travelled the length and breadth of the country excavating prehistoric, roman, medieval and modern sites. He has also spent seven years working for commercial archaeology firms as an archaeologist, archivist and field officer. Much of his time with MoLAS, Pre-Construct Archaeology, Oxford Archaeology, English Heritage and Archaeology South East was spent excavating sites across London and the south of England.

As an archaeologist and historian Alex has always been keen to stress the importance in presenting the past and ensuring that information uncovered by archival research and archaeological excavation is made accessible to the broadest possible audience. Alex has taught a number of different courses to public, school and academic groups. In particular, he taught courses in British landscape history and Anglo-Saxon archaeology to members of the London Workers Education Association. He has also taught courses in archaeological methods and techniques to members of the public and to undergraduate students from a variety of universities throughout Britain.