Ronald Fischer
About Ronald Fischer
Ronald Fischer serves as the VP of Product and Engineering at ACTO, where he has been instrumental in enhancing product quality and efficiency. He has a diverse background in engineering leadership, having held significant roles at companies such as Science Exchange, AppDirect, and Salesforce.com.
Work at ACTO
Ronald Fischer has been serving as the Vice President of Product and Engineering at ACTO since 2021. He operates remotely from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In his role, he has focused on enhancing product development and engineering processes. He has successfully onboarded 25 engineers and QA experts from various countries, achieving significant cost savings compared to local hiring.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before joining ACTO, Ronald Fischer held several key positions in engineering leadership. He was the Vice President of Engineering at Science Exchange from 2018 to 2020, where he worked on-site in Palo Alto, California. Prior to that, he served as Head of Engineering at AppDirect from 2015 to 2017, overseeing teams across multiple locations including San Francisco, Montreal, Buenos Aires, and Pune. His tenure at Salesforce.com as Director of Engineering lasted from 2009 to 2014, during which he worked in San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Paris.
Educational Background
Ronald Fischer studied Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree with honors. He also attended Stanford University for one year from 1995 to 1996, furthering his education in the field.
Achievements in Engineering Processes
Throughout his career, Ronald Fischer has implemented significant improvements in engineering processes. He successfully reduced customer-reported bugs by 50% within six months at Science Exchange through a comprehensive overhaul of product and engineering practices. He also secured a top-tier external QA team to enhance regression testing and integrated QA with engineering efforts, leading to improved product quality.
Mentorship and Team Development
Ronald Fischer has played a vital role in mentoring product management team leaders on proactive leadership and management techniques. His guidance has resulted in consistent biweekly releases and the establishment of quarterly roadmaps, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the teams he has led.