Chris Maeder
Engineering Director @Civilgeo, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering Director @Civilgeo, Inc
Madison, WI, US
Chris | Engineering Director, CivilGEO Inc.CivilGEO is dedicated to developing the next generation of innovative civil engineering software tools.In my role I lead a multidisciplinary team of software developers, architects, UX specialists, QA engineers, and civil engineers to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget. I collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to steer software design and architecture, while shaping the product roadmap and key milestones for the organization.As the Engineering Director, I identify and resolve risks and roadblocks to ensure timely releases. I establish coding standards and best practices to maintain consistency across products and iterations. Additionally, I hire, mentor, and develop team members to build a strong, high-performing engineering organization.Serving on the executive management team, I engage regularly with customers, investors, and employees, contributing to strategic planning and operational execution.Highlights include leading the planning and development of a new line of civil engineering software, building the software development team, launching pilot programs, conducting market research, prototyping innovative UI and distributed system technologies, and managing the product’s entire lifecycle—from definition and features to development, QA, and project management.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS, MS, Civil Engineering, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS MAEDER
Chris | Civil Engineering & Software Technology Leader With over 35 years of industry experience, I am a seasoned professional in civil engineering and software development. I specialize in building adaptable, high-performing engineering teams that focus on what matters most—delivering innovative solutions efficiently and effectively.As a licensed professional civil engineer, I bring extensive expertise in water resource engineering, covering urban stormwater management, transportation drainage, storm sewer and detention pond design, stormwater quality, green infrastructure, watershed planning, FEMA flood studies, bridge and culvert design, scour and armoring, dam failure analysis, and other water resource engineering work.My work has been featured in The Wall Street Skills & Highlights: Leading the development and deployment of advanced engineering solutions Hands-on involvement in architecture design and technology innovation Setting technical vision and conducting deep-dive technical assessments Managing project lifecycle: budgeting, planning, scoping, resourcing, and risk mitigation Overseeing global, distributed engineering teams using diverse software development methodologies Motivating teams and adjusting priorities to meet evolving business needs Skilled at clearly communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
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