Patrick Satkunananthan
About Patrick Satkunananthan
Patrick Satkunananthan is a Software Engineer with a background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering. He has held various engineering roles at Illumina and Singular Genomics, and he has advanced his education with multiple degrees in engineering and computer science.
Work at Singular Genomics
Patrick Satkunananthan has been employed at Singular Genomics as a Software Engineer since 2022. His role involves developing software solutions that support genomic sequencing technologies. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Software Test Engineer at the same company from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on software testing and quality assurance processes.
Previous Experience at Illumina
Before joining Singular Genomics, Patrick worked at Illumina for a total of six years in various engineering roles. He began as a Process Engineer from 2013 to 2016, followed by a position as Software Test Engineer 2 from 2016 to 2019. He later advanced to Senior Software Test Engineer, a role he held from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Illumina contributed to his expertise in software development and testing within the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, from 2011 to 2013. Most recently, he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies in 2023.
Research Experience at UC Davis
During his time at the University of California, Davis, Patrick served as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2011 to 2013. In this role, he engaged in research activities that contributed to his understanding of biomedical engineering principles and practices, enhancing his skills in both research and application.
Internship at MSC Software
Patrick gained early industry experience as an intern at MSC Software from 2010 to 2011. This internship provided him with foundational skills in software engineering and exposure to engineering applications, which supported his subsequent career development in the field.