Summary
Christopher Hardison is a Senior Software Engineer based in Raleigh, NC with six years of professional experience building software at Xylem after transitioning from clinical roles in physical therapy and laboratory science. He combines a Computer Science BS from Oregon State with hands-on Python programming to deliver pragmatic, reliable solutions in industrial and scientific domains. His background as a physical therapist assistant and molecular scientist gives him a rare systems-level empathy for products that impact health, safety, and operational outcomes. At Xylem he progressed rapidly from software engineer to senior engineer, illustrating both technical depth and strong delivery. Colleagues describe him as a versatile problem-solver who bridges domain knowledge and code, often translating complex real-world workflows into maintainable software. He brings an athlete’s discipline and clinician’s attention to detail to engineering challenges, favoring practical automation and data-driven improvements.
6 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Arts - AA, Physical Education, Associate of Arts - AA, Physical Education at Craven Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Science - AS, Physical Therapist Assistant at Martin Community College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Exercise Physiology, Bachelor of Science - BS, Exercise Physiology at East Carolina University