Sarah Kurpiers
Senior Software Technical Product Manager @Illumina
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Software Technical Product Manager @Illumina
San Diego, CA, US
Lead Product Manager for Illumina’s lab services bioinformatics operations suite, managing 10 software components within a hub-and-spoke architecture. Products support end-to-end sequencing workflows from input staging and pipeline execution to data review and automated results delivery. Delivered 14+ releases on schedule in 10 months, driving development, V&V, and production launches.• Manage Agile/Scrum process and recurring user-needs sessions, translating cross-functional requirements into actionable software features. Build product roadmaps, release plans, detailed timelines, and deployment checklists, significantly improving productivity, planning accuracy, and stakeholder alignment.• Designed and developed major platform upgrades to enable flexibility and scalability of software suite and led a proof of-concept data-warehouse initiative to expand workflow scalability and operational health insights.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
ABOUT SARAH KURPIERS
I’m a Product Manager and biomedical engineer passionate about building intuitive, human-centered products at the intersection of health and technology. I specialize in leading cross-functional teams through complex, regulated software and hardware environments and turning technical complexity into clear, empowering user experiences. I love outside-the-box thinking, and I am passionate about integrating technology with medicine for the greater good. I am so excited to be using my creativity, ability to see the big picture, and passion for improving the lives of others in a career which challenges me in hands-on, people-centric, and meaningful work. Currently, I serve as a Senior Software Technical Product Manager at Illumina, where I manage a suite of bioinformatics software products used to power lab workflows. I thrive in roles that require systems thinking and deep collaboration. My career began in Stryker’s elite 20-month Global Engineering Development Program, which gave me full product-lifecycle experience—from concept and prototyping through manufacturing, verification, and launch. I’ve since built a track record of delivering scalable features, leading platform architecture upgrades, and driving alignment across multidisciplinary teams.Beyond my technical background, movement and wellbeing are core parts of who I am. I’m a certified yoga teacher, former ski racer, and lifelong athlete who deeply believes that movement is medicine. I love using health data to optimize performance, recovery, and longevity, and I’m energized by companies advancing preventative health and meaningful behavior change.Top 5 Gallup Strengths: Achiever ∙ Futuristic ∙ Learner ∙ Empathy ∙ RelatorOutside of work, you’ll find me at the gym, practicing yoga, skiing, training for races, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with loved ones.
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