Sara Garmark
About Sara Garmark
Sara Garmark is an Engineering Manager at Axis Communications, specializing in Core Technologies Graphics. With over 20 years of experience in software development, she has held various managerial roles at Qlik and Sony Ericsson, emphasizing empathy, curiosity, and strong communication skills in her professional approach.
Current Role at Axis Communications
Sara Garmark serves as the Engineering Manager for Core Technologies Graphics at Axis Communications. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's advancements in graphics technology. Her role involves overseeing engineering projects and managing teams to ensure successful project execution. Sara's experience in software development and management plays a key role in her current responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Qlik
Sara Garmark has extensive experience at Qlik, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a Senior Manager in R&D Content Development for five months in 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Product Manager focusing on Accessibility and Globalization scenarios from 2014 to 2016, and as a Product Manager for Process & Release from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she was the Content Development Manager from 2016 to 2021, contributing to various aspects of product development and management.
Career at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
Sara Garmark worked at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications in various capacities. She began as a Software Project Manager in Application Software Development from 2011 to 2012. She also held the position of Project Leader in Multimedia Development from 2006 to 2009 and served as a Team Leader for one year from 2009 to 2010. Her roles involved managing software projects and leading teams to deliver multimedia applications.
Educational Background
Sara Garmark studied Computer Science and Engineering at The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, where she earned her MSc from 1995 to 2000. Prior to this, she completed her high school education at Pauliskolan in Malmö, focusing on Chemistry from 1992 to 1995. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive career in software development and engineering management.
Core Values and Professional Approach
Sara Garmark emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and strong communication skills as essential attributes in her professional approach. She believes in the importance of celebrating successes and learning from failures. Her management style is characterized by flexibility and openness to change, which supports her proactive approach to planning and organizing projects.