Robert Hurtz

Robert Hurtz is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software development and engineering across various prestigious organizations. At VERO Biotech, Robert served as Senior Director of Software Development, where efforts were pivotal in establishing essential development processes and achieving FDA clearance for a groundbreaking inhaled nitric oxide delivery system amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, as Director of Product Design & Engineering at Ascensia Diabetes Care, Robert led the innovation of connected diabetes systems that positioned the company as an industry leader. Robert's earlier roles at Bayer HealthCare included directing versatile teams in the Diabetes Care Product Engineering sector and fostering successful collaborations with Medtronic. With foundational experience in technology from companies like Broadcom, AMD, and Xerox, Robert's career is marked by significant advancements in software and hardware integration, supported by a Master’s degree in Software Development and Management from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.