Associate Stories
At Danaher, our people are the driving force behind every breakthrough, every innovation, and every meaningful impact we make in the world.
Our associate stories spotlight the unique journeys and contributions of the individuals who power our global teams. From early career professionals to seasoned leaders, these stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to grow, thrive and make a difference at Danaher.
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The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making in Innovation
For Oliver Crespo, the transition from PhD immunologist to Innovation DBS Leader wasn’t just a career pivot—it was the discovery that scientific thinking and continuous improvement are fundamentally the same. With over seven years at Danaher, Oliver has evolved from building innovation frameworks at Cepheid to coaching life sciences platform leaders across the enterprise. His story reveals…
Associates share what it takes to succeed at Danaher
What personality traits help people thrive in our innovation-driven culture? When we asked our associates what makes someone successful at Danaher, their answers revealed something interesting: it’s not about having a specific background or checking certain boxes. Instead, it’s about how you approach challenges, collaborate with others and embrace continuous improvement. Goal-oriented with big-picture vision The work at Danaher is rarely linear. Adam Chernick, PhD/MBA, at IDT explains it this…
Connecting people to purpose: Matt Hicks is building teams that drive innovation
At the intersection of purpose, process and people, Matt Hicks is helping shape the future of Danaher—one hire at a time. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Matt brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial grit, corporate strategy and Lean discipline to his role as Director of Talent Acquisition. His story is one of transformation,…
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Getting Acquired and Growing with the Danaher Business System
When Angelica Meyer joined Aldevron in 2016 as a biomanufacturing operator, she didn’t know what the future had in store—for her career or for the company. Five years later, Aldevron…
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Innovation Beyond the Lab: Maria’s Unconventional Path from Chemistry Scientist to Marketer
My name is Maria Sanz Rodriquez and I am a Marketing Manager at Radiometer. My career path is not the traditional one you would imagine. I started my career as…
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From Intern to Impact: An Electrical Engineer’s Journey at Radiometer
My name is Zana Dauti and I have worked at Radiometer for over seven years. I started as an intern and was only supposed to stay for six months but…
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Kajal’s Journey: Switching Industries Brings a Refreshing Change and Opportunities for Growth
After three and a half years in the pharma industry, Kajal Pradhan took a leap into diagnostics and has found the change fits well with her personal and professional goals.…
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How Structure and Transparency Help Johan Gärdsmark Lead HemoCue´s Firmware Team
Johan Gärdsmark, Manager of Firmware and Project Manager at HemoCue, strives for open communication when his team members face new challenges and steep learning curves. As they build new software…
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The Welcome Rewards of the Long Haul
Helen Kuroczycki never assumed she’d be working at IDBS for as long as she has, but she’s also never found a reason to leave. Her long and varied tenure reflects…
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Engineering Manager, Shanti Pi, on Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Helping Patients at HemoCue
If Shanti Pi’s colleagues at Danaher’s India Development Center (IDC) hadn’t encouraged her, she might never have applied for her role at HemoCue. More than two years later, she’s leading…
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Riding on a Rocket Ship: Shwanna Tauriac on Teamwork and Leadership through Cepheid’s Growth
Why does Senior Sales Director Shwanna Tauriac compare Cepheid to a rocket ship? Because the company’s rapid growth has brought exciting changes—just the sort of challenge Shwanna was looking for…