Chris Farrell

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About Chris Farrell

Results-driven Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience leading mobile identity and access management (IAM) solutions in the healthcare sector. At Imprivata, I manage a team of 12 engineers (iOS, Android, and Full-Stack Sustaining Engineers) across Ukraine, Mexico, and the U.S, delivering five secure mobile authentication applications used by millions of healthcare professionals. Proven ability to scale teams, drive IAM technical strategy, and execute complex cross-functional security initiatives.Key strengths: Identity & Access Management – Expertise in implementing secure authentication frameworks, single sign-on solutions, biometric authentication, and mobile credential management within healthcare environments. Mobile & Cloud Security Strategy – Deep experience with Swift, Kotlin, MDM integration, secure API design, and zero-trust architecture to build secure, scalable healthcare mobile solutions. IAM Governance & Compliance – Working knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, and healthcare-specific identity requirements to ensure mobile solutions meet stringent security and privacy standards. Cross-Functional Security Leadership – Collaborating with Product, Security, Compliance, QE, and DevOps to align IAM technology with healthcare security objectives and clinical workflows. Sustaining & Team Growth – Led the optimization of Sustaining Engineering for security-critical applications, including training on IAM best practices, performance monitoring, and team retention.Developing expertise in healthcare IAM while leading mobile authentication initiatives, with a focus on balancing stringent security requirements with frictionless user experiences. Aspiring to leverage this specialized experience to drive secure digital transformation, where I can scale IAM-focused engineering teams and lead high-impact security product development that enables healthcare organizations to work efficiently and securely.