Sergei Yakneen
About Sergei Yakneen
Sergei Yakneen serves as the Chief Technology Officer at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in technology leadership, having previously worked in various roles at SOPHiA GENETICS, EMBL, Amazon.com, and other organizations.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Sergei Yakneen serves as the Chief Technology Officer at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the technological direction of the company, focusing on the integration of advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence in healthcare solutions. His leadership is aimed at enhancing the company's capabilities in genomic data interpretation and improving patient outcomes.
Previous Positions at SOPHiA GENETICS
Prior to his current role, Sergei Yakneen held multiple positions at SOPHiA GENETICS. He was the Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2021, where he managed the company's operational strategies. He also served as the Chief Information Officer for a brief period in 2019, contributing to the company's information technology initiatives.
Professional Experience
Sergei Yakneen has extensive experience in the technology sector. He worked at EMBL as a Senior Technical Officer from 2014 to 2019, focusing on technical program management. His experience also includes roles at Amazon.com as a Software Development Manager and at BPS Resolver Inc. as Director of Software Engineering. He began his career in software development with positions at CIBC and MapInfo.
Educational Background
Sergei Yakneen has a strong academic background in computer science and philosophy. He earned his Doctorate in Philosophy from Heidelberg University, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Toronto, completed between 1998 and 2004. His education has provided a solid foundation for his career in technology.
Early Career
Sergei Yakneen began his professional career in the early 2000s. He worked as a Senior Developer and Tech Lead at CIBC from 2003 to 2006. He then transitioned to MapInfo as a Senior Software Engineer for 11 months in 2006. Following this, he took on various roles in software engineering and management, including positions at BPS and BPS Resolver Inc.