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Florian Knirsch

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

Florian is the Director of Software Engineering for Digital Health at Alcon, with over 25 years of experience in global eCommerce, B2B strategy, and digital transformation. He leads teams in developing digital health platforms, leveraging his expertise in AI and SAP Commerce Cloud. Colleagues describe him as honest, calm, and creative.

Florian values global collaboration and building strong team connections, recently traveling to India to engage with his engineering teams and partners. He is deeply invested in continuous learning and professional growth, for both himself and his team members, appreciating the process of overcoming challenges.

He recently celebrated his 30th work anniversary at Alcon, having started his career as an apprentice in the companys warehouse.

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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 Innovation
His current role is focused on leading global initiatives in Digital Health and his team's work on projects like the "Adi Practice Solutions" platform.
Generative AI Strategy
He recently earned certifications from MIT xPRO on "Driving Innovation with Generative AI," showing a keen interest in its strategic application to solve business challenges.
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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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