Sylvia Arifin

Sylvia leads People Operations at Octant, where she is building a people function that supports strong, healthy teams. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on designing practical, well-run systems and creating an environment where people can do their best work and trust the processes that support them.

Prior to Octant, Sylvia led the People and Culture team at Invitae through its growth from 100 to 1,000 employees, overseeing total rewards, people analytics, talent acquisition, and learning and development. She began her career in university HR, supporting administrators, faculty, and researchers who shared her passion for learning and deep inquiry. Sylvia earned her bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of California, Davis.

Outside of work, Sylvia enjoys classical music, traveling, and answering questions from her kindergarten-age twin boys.