Nate Bird

Senior Software Engineering Manager @Abbott

Atlanta, GA, US

Team Leadership & Development- Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams comprising 4 web engineers and 5 mobile engineers developing digital health solutions for Abbott\'s Heart Failure product portfolio- Built both engineering teams from inception, establishing scalable hiring practices, team structures, and development workflows aligned with medical device quality standards- Champion career development through structured mentorship, conference sponsorship, technical presentation opportunities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that promote continuous learning and professional growthTechnical Oversight & Innovation- Oversee architecture and development of HIPAA-compliant web applications utilizing Ruby on Rails backends and RESTful device APIs- Direct mobile application development using Flutter framework for both patient-facing consumer apps and clinician-facing clinical tools- Pioneer the integration of AI agents into software development lifecycle, improving development velocity and code quality while maintaining regulatory complianceQuality & Regulatory Excellence- Drive continuous improvement of software quality management systems and validation processes in accordance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 standards- Enhance Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) procedures, ensuring robust incident management and systematic root cause analysis- Ensure software development practices align with IEC 62304 medical device software lifecycle requirementsStrategic Impact- Partner with Product Management, Clinical Affairs, and Quality teams to deliver innovative digital solutions that improve patient outcomes and clinician workflows- Balance rapid innovation with rigorous safety and efficacy requirements inherent to medical device software development

Georgia Institute of Technology

MBA, Organizational Behavior, Information Technology

Brigham Young University

BA, Economics