Chris Kohlbrecher is the Director of Software Engineering at Avive with 20+ years of experience in creating novel and high-performing software solutions as both a leader and hands-on technical expert. He has over 10+ years of expertise in Medical Device development including leading software and systems engineering teams, 510k / CE Mark submissions, alpha, beta, release to market, QMS, audit and post-market. Chris has a track record of success developing and implementing software products, systems integration, device integration, analytics, cybersecurity, SaaS and Cloud solutions from concept to production release. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Illinois State University in Applied Computer Science.

• He is a dedicated, hands-on sports dad.  He doesn’t miss an opportunity to root for his kids at baseball, basketball, football or gymnastics.

• He loves to cook for his family and friends.  His wife and friends most enjoy any meat he smokes and his friends want him to open a restaurant.

• He will always participate in Karaoke when available and is partial to performing in a duet.

• He loves the family’s pug to the point where his kids wonder who is higher priority.