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Florian Knirsch

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Director, Software Engineering - Digital Health at Alcon
📍 Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany

Florian Knirsch is the Director of Software Engineering for Digital Health at Alcon, with over 25 years of experience bridging business and technology. He specializes in global eCommerce, B2B strategy, and digital transformation, leveraging his expertise in SAP Commerce Cloud and AI. Colleagues describe him as an honest, calm, and creative leader.

Florian is deeply invested in continuous learning, recently earning certifications in Generative AI from MIT xPRO. He values mentorship and professional growth, both for himself and his team, and appreciates learning from experiences and overcoming challenges.

After starting his career in the warehouse, Florian recently celebrated his 30th anniversary at Alcon, having grown from an apprentice to a director.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Director, Software Engineering - Digital Health
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany
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Digital Health
His current role is focused on leading global initiatives in Digital Health and he recently shared his team's work on the "Adi Practice Solutions" project.
Generative AI
He recently completed certifications from MIT xPRO on "Driving Innovation with Generative AI" and "What Is Generative AI? ", showing a keen interest in its strategic application.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Director, Software Engineering - Digital Health
Alcon
8-2022 - 10-2022
Director B2B Platforms and eCommerce
Alcon
5-2022 - 8-2022
Director IMG Vision Care Business Technology
Alcon
1-2021 - 7-2022
B2B e-Commerce Program Manager
Alcon
1-2020 - 5-2022
International Digital & Europe Vision Care IT Lead
Alcon
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Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
2007 - 2007
Digital Media and Multi-Broadcasting
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
2007 - 2007
Digital Media and Multi-Broadcasting
Oulu University of Applied Sciences – Oamk
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