Nicola Riswadkar

Nicola Riswadkar is an accomplished software engineering leader with extensive experience in technology and operations management. Currently serving as Associate Director of Software Engineering at bioMérieux, Nicola oversees a team focused on developing features for VITEK instruments involved in microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Previously, in a seven-year tenure at Lumeris, Nicola held the position of Director, Health Plan Operations, where significant achievements included reducing a two-year backlog, enhancing operational efficiency, and spearheading automation initiatives. Additional roles at notable companies such as Appistry, Mastercard, and Valeo contributed to a comprehensive background in software development, product management, and technical leadership. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.