Christopher Hartfield
About Christopher Hartfield
Christopher Hartfield is the Director of Engineering at Clover Health, where he has worked in various engineering roles since 2016. He has a strong background in bioengineering and immunology, with experience in software engineering and big data solutions.
Work at Clover Health
Christopher Hartfield has held multiple positions at Clover Health, contributing to various engineering roles. He began as a Data Platform Engineer from 2016 to 2017, where he deployed NoSQL and big data solutions. He then served as a Senior Data Platform Engineer from 2017 to 2019, further enhancing the data infrastructure. Hartfield was promoted to Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2020, overseeing engineering teams and projects. He advanced to Senior Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2023, leading significant engineering initiatives. In 2023, he assumed the role of Director of Engineering, where he continues to drive engineering efforts at Clover Health.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Hartfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering with a Molecular Concentration from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His academic background is complemented by his expertise in BioMEMs design and production, recombinant DNA technology, and molecular engineering. Hartfield has a strong interest in immunology, particularly in developing broadly neutralizing antibodies for HIV vaccines. His technical skills include experience with Twisted and asynchronous code, as well as analog circuit design.
Background
Christopher Hartfield's career began with various roles at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he worked as a Telephone Outreach Caller and later as a Tutor in Bioengineering from 2009 to 2012. He also contributed to webpage development and databasing for the Environmental Studies Department during the same period. Hartfield transitioned to the software engineering field, holding positions at CritSend and Poplicus before joining Clover Health. His diverse background combines software engineering with a strong foundation in bioengineering.
Previous Work Experience
Before his tenure at Clover Health, Christopher Hartfield worked at Poplicus as a Senior Software Engineer from 2013 to 2015 and then as a Manager of Software Engineering from 2015 to 2016. He also spent a year at CritSend as a Software Engineer from 2012 to 2013. These roles allowed him to develop his software engineering skills and manage engineering teams, preparing him for his future leadership positions at Clover Health.
Research and Development Initiatives
Christopher Hartfield has conducted bioengineering research focused on Nanopore Sequencing, contributing to advancements in the field. His work includes building Django-based APIs and integrating payment systems on the frontend, showcasing his ability to bridge bioengineering with software development. His research interests also extend to the development of HIV vaccines, specifically in creating broadly neutralizing antibodies.