Expert in optical component alignment and attachment techniques.

Implemented laser welding stations with submicro-meter precision optical
alignment for high volume production lines.

Qualified numerous optoelectronic assemblies to Telcordia requirements.

Developed manufacturing processes for: alignment and packaging for single
mode and PM optical fibers with high data rate transmitters, receivers,
modulators, SOAs, arrayed fiber alignment to DWDM planar waveguides,
tunable lasers, pump lasers, and MEMS optical switches.
Processes included fiber metallization, fiber pigtail hermetic seal,
fiber tip lensing, and silicon micro-benches.

Lowered manufacturing costs through design of processes, product, tooling,
and automation.

Led review of business plans for investment opportunity, scale,
technical challenges, market demand, pricing, cost and schedule risk
in start-up ventures.

Expanded details available upon request.