Subra Sankar, PhD
About Subra Sankar, PhD
Subra Sankar PhD SVP of Product Development
Subra Sankar, PhD, serves as the Senior Vice President of Product Development. In this role, he oversees the creation and enhancement of a range of products, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and market requirements. His leadership encompasses oversight of teams, budget management, and coordination with other executive members to align product development with long-term business goals.
Subra Sankar GenapSys SVP of Product Development
Subra Sankar previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Product Development at GenapSys. During his tenure, he was responsible for spearheading various initiatives aimed at developing innovative products. His focus was on driving the advancement of technology and ensuring that the products met stringent standards of performance and reliability.
Subra Sankar Solexa Illumina Product Development
From 2006 to 2012, Subra Sankar led the development efforts for next-generation sequencers and related products at Solexa, which later became part of Illumina. His role involved managing the instrument and consumable development initiatives. The work done during this period was crucial in advancing the state-of-the-art in sequencing technology, contributing to significant milestones in the field.
Subra Sankar Education
Subra Sankar holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech, where he developed a strong foundation in advanced engineering principles. In addition to his technical expertise, he also earned an MBA from UC Berkeley, equipping him with a deep understanding of business management, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.