Sarah Laiwala

Sarah Laiwala is an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Integrated Innovation Institute.1 She has an impressive background in product management, innovation, and digital transformation across various industries.

Professional Experience

Sarah has launched consumer-facing products that have impacted billions of consumers worldwide, including the Amazon Shopping App for Android and Disney Parks & Resorts Apps and Websites.1 She has managed a $120M P&L and led high-growth teams through consistent operating models.1

Education and Expertise

• Master of Science in Software Engineering and Development Management from Carnegie Mellon University
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego
• Areas of expertise include innovation, product management, consumer experience, and digital/AI transformation1

Awards and Recognition

• Salesforce's Woman of the Month in July 2021
• Community Change Maker for Portland's Women in Tech in 2023
• CMU's Dean's Return on Education award in 2010
• Two Presidential Voluntary Service awards for nonprofit work1

Teaching

At Carnegie Mellon, Sarah teaches the course "49-604, Innovation Process and Tools".1

Recent Work

As of May 2021, Sarah was involved in launching a new corporate home page with new authoring tools and the Salesforce Design System.2

Sarah Laiwala's expertise and experience make her a valuable addition to Carnegie Mellon University's faculty, bringing real-world insights to her teaching role.