SD CTO Talks presents: An Evening with Illumina Engineering Leadership

Join us for a fireside conversation with Bindya Dhanekula, Director of Engineering at Illumina, as she shares lessons from two decades of experience developing systems where data accuracy is mission critical. Drawing from her journey leading R&D programs across biotechnology and medical devices, Bindya will discuss how engineering, data science, and leadership come together to transform complex information into actionable insights.

Moderated by Marco Barraza, VP of Enterprise Operations at Arkusnexus, this talk will explore what it takes to build reliable systems in high-stakes environments, where precision and trust are essential. The conversation will touch on adapting to evolving technologies and regulations, maintaining data quality at scale, and leading teams that understand the real-world impact of their work.

Whether you’re an engineer, product leader, or data scientist, this session offers an inside look at how one of the world’s leading biotech companies turns innovation into impact.

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