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Frank Rydzewski

Technology Executive // Builder // Healthcare Tech Leader

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// Experience

DEC 2023 - PRESENT

SVP, Technology @ Validic

Leading technology strategy and engineering for a healthcare data platform connecting millions of patients to their care teams through wearables, devices, and health data integration.

NOV 2021 - DEC 2023

VP, Product @ Validic

Drove product vision and roadmap for Validic's health data platform. Bridged the gap between customer needs, market opportunity, and technical execution.

JUN 2019 - NOV 2021

Senior Director, Product Management @ Cerner

Transitioned from engineering leadership to product, leading strategy for clinical and operational healthcare solutions used by health systems nationwide.

MAR 2017 - JUN 2019

Senior Director, Software Engineering @ Cerner

Led multiple engineering teams building enterprise healthcare software. Scaled organizations, improved delivery practices, and mentored engineering leaders.

MAR 2013 - MAR 2017

Director, Software Engineering @ Cerner

Built and led engineering teams focused on healthcare interoperability and clinical data systems. First leadership role managing managers.

SEP 2008 - MAR 2013

Sr. Software Architect @ Cerner

Designed and architected large-scale healthcare systems. Technical leader driving architectural decisions across multiple product lines.

AUG 2005 - SEP 2008

Software Architect @ Cerner

Moved into architecture role, designing systems for clinical workflows and healthcare data management. First taste of technical leadership.

JAN 2002 - AUG 2005

Software Engineer @ Cerner

Where it all began. Cut my teeth on enterprise healthcare software, learning the craft of building systems that clinicians depend on every day.

// Beyond the Day Job

2012 - 2019

Founder @ KC Nanobrews Festival

Founded and ran the largest single-day independent gathering of home brewers and craft breweries in the nation. At our peak: 350+ beers, 2000+ attendees, and 8 years of bringing the KC brewing community together.

2014 - 2016

Founder @ Midwest.io

Created and organized an annual software conference in Kansas City, bringing together developers from across the region to share knowledge and build community.

// Projects

These are some software projects I've been working on for my own personal use. You're welcome to try them out!

// Skills

Languages

  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • Python
  • Go
  • Java

Frontend

  • React / Next.js
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend & Cloud

  • Node.js
  • AWS
  • Docker / Kubernetes
  • PostgreSQL

Practices

  • System Design
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Shape Up

// Interests

🎸 Music

  • Playing Guitar
  • Learning Digital Music Creation

🔧 Cars

  • Porsche 996
  • BMW 330i

🖨️ 3D Printing

  • Bambu P1S

🍺 Brewing

  • Beer Brewing

// Connect

Always interested in hearing about new opportunities, interesting projects, or just connecting with fellow developers.