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Max Fritzhand is a Senior Software Engineer with experience spanning defense systems, healthcare devices, AI-powered SaaS platforms, and enterprise test automation. Currently at EXPANSIA, he designs CI/CD workflows, automates testing at scale, and mentors cross-functional teams. His career demonstrates consistent ability to deliver high-impact software across security-cleared government environments, FDA-regulated medical devices, and fast-moving startup ecosystems.

Core Responsibilities

Architect and implement full-stack applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js

Design CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies that reduce manual QA workload by 70%+

Lead technical strategy for product pivots and scaling engineering teams from startup to growth stage

Develop BLE-connected interfaces and IoT dashboards for medical and defense applications

Mentor engineers on automation-first delivery practices and code quality standards

Related Skills

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPlaywright & Test AutomationCI/CD & DevOps
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Frequently Asked Questions

What industries has Max Fritzhand worked in as a Senior Software Engineer?
Max has worked across defense (BAE Systems — Navy submarines, NGA — intelligence tools), healthcare (Cirtec Medical — spinal devices), AI SaaS (Bolta — social media automation), AR/VR (Illumination Works — military training), and enterprise QA (EXPANSIA — test automation). This breadth gives him unusual versatility.
What is Max Fritzhand's technical leadership style?
Max leads through practices, not mandates. At EXPANSIA, he championed a quality guild that mentored 6 engineers on automation-first delivery. At HandyApp, he scaled the team from 4 to 20 while maintaining engineering quality. He establishes lightweight processes that teams adopt organically.
Does Max Fritzhand have experience with security-cleared work?
Yes. Max has held security clearances for work at BAE Systems (Navy submarine weapon system interfaces) and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (intelligence analysis tools). He has experience operating in classified environments.

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