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Dan Abend

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Vice President of Software Engineering at The Healthy Back Institute
📍 Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Dan Abend is a technology executive with over 40 years of experience, currently serving as the Vice President of Software Engineering at The Healthy Back Institute. He specializes in modernizing eCommerce and AI platforms. Colleagues describe him as a strategic, visionary, and forward-thinking leader. He holds a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University.

Dan is actively involved in his local community of Greenville, South Carolina, and supports the local arts scene. He also maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, The Ohio State University, listing both as personal interests.

He received a 2008 Innovision Technology Award for his work on a custom-designed radio-frequency identification tag application.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Software Engineering
Location
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Personality Overview

How Dan shows up

Precise But Practical
Rigorous & Demanding
Fast But Analytical

They are not always relationship oriented. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Priorities

Topics Dan cares about

Empathetic Leadership
His personal mission is to help software engineering leaders become more effective and empathetic, focusing on team dynamics, communication, and avoiding burnout.
eCommerce Modernization
In his senior roles at multiple subscription-based companies, he has led the modernization of software platforms and infrastructure to reduce costs and improve scalability.
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Career

Work history

8-2024 - 9-2025
Vice President of Software Engineering
The Healthy Back Institute
10-2023 - 5-2024
Vice President of Software Engineering
Wild Alaskan Company
2-2022 - 10-2023
Director of Software Engineering
ButcherBox
2-2021 - 1-2022
Software Engineering Manager
ButcherBox
3-2021 - 3-2023
Chief Technology Officer
EIVA (AI solution from LAUNCH!)
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-1988 - 1994
Bachelor of Science - BS
The Ohio State University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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