Chris Fischer
Sr. Director, Software Engineering at BD
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
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Top SchoolChris Fischer is a seasoned technology executive with two decades of experience leading software and quality teams in medical device imaging, currently serving as Sr. Director of Software Engineering at BD. He led end-to-end software and SQA for Hologic’s breast and skeletal health divisions, scaling products to an 80% domestic market share and growing revenue from $60M to $1.4B. Chris blends deep hands-on engineering (C#, C/C++, embedded systems, DICOM connectivity) with an MBA-backed fluency in finance and business strategy to align product, regulatory, and commercial outcomes. He built high-performing, engaged teams (4.86/5 Gallup score) and established robust cybersecurity and FDA post-market surveillance programs, including DoD RMF ATO certification. His operational savvy includes creating offshore partnerships and automated test programs that freed domestic engineers to focus on innovation. Based in Malvern, PA, he’s notable for moving fluidly between low-level embedded controls and enterprise cloud/device monitoring while retaining a passion for mentoring and measurable team culture.
11 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
BS Computer Science, BS Computer Science at University of DelawareMBA Finance Management of Technology and Operations, MBA Finance Management of Technology and Operations at NYU Stern School of Business
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chrisfischer/Fischfluous-Portfolio
Jan 2015 - Jan 2024
Contributions:31 pushes in 9 years 2 months
chrisfischer/taw-compiler
Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
Contributions:86 commits in 1 month
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