As the Senior Director of Engineering at Doximity, Ben Fischer plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's infrastructure strategy, ensuring that both internal engineering teams and end users benefit from robust, scalable solutions. Leading a talented group of infrastructure teams, Ben is at the...
As the Senior Director of Engineering at Doximity, Ben Fischer plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's infrastructure strategy, ensuring that both internal engineering teams and end users benefit from robust, scalable solutions. Leading a talented group of infrastructure teams, Ben is at the forefront of tackling complex challenges that are essential for maintaining the high standards of performance and security that Doximity is known for. His leadership extends to a dedicated platform team that innovatively builds the internal development platform utilizing custom Kubernetes operators, enhancing developer efficiency and streamlining workflows.
Ben's commitment to security is evident through his oversight of a specialized security team that runs a comprehensive bounty program, fortifying Doximity’s infrastructure components against potential vulnerabilities. This proactive approach not only safeguards sensitive data but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance within the organization. Additionally, Ben leads several Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams focused on optimizing developer productivity through the creation of advanced tools and processes, ensuring that engineering teams can focus on delivering high-quality features without being bogged down by operational challenges.
With a strong foundation in technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, and Apache Kafka, Ben leverages his expertise in deep learning and programming languages like Ruby on Rails and JavaScript to drive innovation. His passion for finding creative technological solutions to complex problems is reflected in his belief that simplicity is key to achieving the best outcomes. By fostering collaboration and encouraging a culture of experimentation, Ben Fischer is not only enhancing Doximity's infrastructure but also empowering his teams to push the boundaries of what is possible in the healthcare technology space.
