Post by Rob Offutt

After 10 years at Thermo Fisher Scientific, I made a big leap last October—I stepped away to focus on my most important role: being a dad to two incredible little boys (5 & 3). It was a tough decision, but an easy one too. These early years are fleeting, and I’m incredibly grateful I had the chance to be present, guide them, and strengthen our bond. As I look back, I’m filled with gratitude for my time at Thermo Fisher. I had the privilege to: * Work with and learn from inspiring leaders who shaped my journey—Alan Williams, Ellen Beasley, Mel Davey, Mike Lelivelt, Lianne McLean, Simon Cawley, Jing Gao, Ljubisa Goganovic and many more—thank you for your trust and guidance. * Contribute to nearly 100 initiatives, from platform modernization to 0→1 product launches that brought innovative chemistry and tech to life. * Build a UX design team from scratch and push the boundaries of an embedded design team’s impact. Claudio Davalos, Scott Feaster, Matthew Rea, Eric Eichbauer and Vitaly Rayman—I'm proud of everything we accomplished together and I hope our paths cross again. It was an amazing ride. I’ll always believe in Thermo Fisher’s mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Now, I’m excited to re-enter the software world. If you’re looking for someone with deep experience in both product design and software development—someone who can bridge design and engineering to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions—let’s talk.