Gilbert Perrin
About Gilbert Perrin
Gilbert Perrin is the Director of Platform Product Management at SOPHiA GENETICS, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering, product management, and data visualization across various organizations, including Pictet Asset Management and the International AIDS Society.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Gilbert Perrin serves as the Director of Platform Product Management at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product management strategies and ensuring the effective development of platform solutions. His work focuses on enhancing user experience and functionality within the company's offerings, contributing to the advancement of data-driven healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Prior to his current role, Gilbert Perrin held multiple positions at SOPHiA GENETICS. He worked as the Head of Front-End Development from 2015 to 2018, where he led the development of user interfaces. He also served as a Data Visualization Engineer from 2013 to 2015, focusing on creating interactive visualizations for data analysis. Additionally, he briefly worked as VP Functional & UX Design in 2019.
Education and Specialization
Gilbert Perrin has a strong educational background in engineering and computer science. He studied at the IUSTI University Institute for Industrial Thermical Systems, where he earned a Master's degree in mechanical energy. He also completed a DESS in Applied Organisational IT, focusing on algorithms, programming languages, and database systems. His specialization includes machine learning, particularly in deep learning and neural networks.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gilbert Perrin possesses extensive technical skills in software engineering and data visualization. He has experience in developing frontend applications, emphasizing user interaction and iterative design processes. His expertise includes gathering requirements, writing functional specifications, and modeling business processes. He is proficient in programming languages such as Java and C++, and he quickly develops UI prototypes to support design methodologies like Design Thinking.
Career History and Freelance Work
Throughout his career, Gilbert Perrin has held various roles in software engineering and product management across multiple organizations. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer in freelance capacities at companies such as RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse and Neo Technologies. His earlier roles included positions at Pictet Asset Management and Odyssey Financial Technologies, where he contributed to software development and engineering projects.