Senior engineer and Licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in fiber optic communications, connector design, and optical telecommunications systems. Expert in Optical Beat Interference (OBI) mitigation, polarization diversity in FTTx networks, and manufacturing process optimization. Holds an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, with significant leadership roles in global engineering quality at major telecommunications manufacturers. Recognized patent holder for methods reducing Optical Beat Interference through polarization diversity. Professionally trained expert witness with demonstrated litigation readiness in telecommunications patent matters.

Formal Education

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering (EDFA gain modeling using neural networks)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Professional Engineer License in Electronics and Telecommunications

Career Highlights

  • Inventor of U.S. Patent 9,705,598 B2: method and system to reduce Optical Beat Interference through polarization diversity in FTTx networks
  • Led development and global deployment of fiber optic manufacturing requirements across all manufacturing sites
  • More than doubled fiber optic connector performance yield at all manufacturing sites
  • Developed Design for Manufacturing and Automation (DFMA) process and deployed across multiple R&D sites globally
  • Supervised R&D centers developing advanced telecommunication equipment; conducted critical design reviews for fiber optic connectorization
  • Qualified contract manufacturers in multiple countries for RF and PON products
  • Licensed Professional Engineering Consultant providing expertise in fiber optic communications and advanced manufacturing solutions

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as consulting expert in fiber optic connector patent litigation
  • Professional expert witness training and demonstrated litigation readiness in telecommunications patent matters
  • Subject matter expert in optical fiber systems, electro-optic devices, RF over Glass systems, and PON equipment
  • Fluent in English and Spanish; experienced in multi-cultural team leadership and global technical communication