Chris Ishii

Chris Ishii is an experienced professional in software engineering, quality assurance, and data engineering with a career spanning over 25 years. Currently serving as Manager of Lab Engineering at Ascend Clinical since November 2020, Chris manages software and hardware upgrades for a third-party LIS vendor. Previously, Chris was Associate Director of Software Engineering at Myriad Genetics, leading the launch of an AI business unit's patient billing process. At Crescendo Bioscience, Chris held several roles, including Associate Director of Data Engineering, where leadership led to the successful launch of core business software. The career began in respiratory therapy, with certifications and supervisory roles, before transitioning into software quality assurance and engineering, showcasing a diverse skill set supported by advanced degrees in Computer Science and Management Information Systems.