Steven Beeler
Senior Director Software Engineering @Thermo Fisher Scientific
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director Software Engineering @Thermo Fisher Scientific
Seattle, WA, US
Own division-wide platform strategy (instrument • firmware • apps • cloud), portfolio/funding alignment, and enterprise AI direction to position the org as the company’s top AI team.Operating-system–like stack leadership: standardized device abstraction, messaging/telemetry, OTA/update orchestration, diagnostics/logging, and security services reused across products.Embedded/RTOS + FPGA: lead teams using an embedded RTOS for time-critical instrument control and FPGA pipelines for high-speed cell sorting & data acquisition in flow instruments; tight co-development with FW/Optics/Silicon.Launched on accelerated timelines via platform reuse and applied ML: Attune Xenith (Spectral, 2025, NPD) and EVOS (2025, NPD); delivered against “impossible” dates through cross-functional orchestration.Division ML/AI, first-in-industry features: algorithmic spectral unmixing (Xenith), image-assisted gating (Bigfoot/CytPix), DL-based cell detection/viability (Countess 3)—on-device intelligence that improves outcomes.Reliability & security uplift: secure SDLC, threat modeling, SBOM/vuln mgmt, risk-based testing, telemetry-driven decisions; reproducible build/release discipline at scale.Scale & cost: global multi-site operating model (internal + partners) with shared components; delivered cost ↓ ~40% while increasing predictability.Org leadership: hire/mentor directors & managers, clarify decision cadence, and uplevel executive communication across Product/Device/Silicon/Quality/Ops.
EDUCATION
HSR Hochschule für Technik, Rapperswil
Ingenieur HTL, Informatik, Computer Science
HTW Chur
2008, MAS in Businessadministration, Master of Advanced Studies in Businessadministration
SKILLS
ABOUT STEVEN BEELER
I’m a global R&D and Engineering leader who scales organizations, ships complex instrument software platforms, and develops high-performing teams across regions and cultures. I blend deep engineering rigor with clear business outcomes, turning vision into roadmaps, roadmaps into platforms, and platforms into durable growth.What I do best• Portfolio & Product Strategy: Build 3–5 year roadmaps that align architecture, talent, and capital; evolve instruments, firmware, and apps into integrated platforms customers love.• Scaling Global Organizations: Design multisite operating models that leverage low-cost regions for sustaining and feature delivery while growing leaders and succession pipelines.• Operational Excellence: Drive NPI/PCP/Design Excellence; raise reliability, security, and compliance; shorten cycle time without compromising quality.• Applied AI: Embed ML/analytics in instruments and R&D workflows (diagnostics, automation, predictive maintenance, more brilliant UX) with measurable customer impact.• Talent & Culture: Grow the next generation of leaders; foster diverse, accountable teams that execute decisively and innovate consistently.• Customer & Partner Ecosystems: Co-create with key customers and build strategic partnerships that accelerate adoption and market impact.How I leadFuture back vision with pragmatic execution. I orchestrate complex, cross-functional programs, make informed decisions, and clearly communicate risk and merit to move portfolios forward. I’m energized by ambiguity and global scale, connecting US/EU/Asia teams to deliver at speed and quality.
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