25+ years driving optical networking standards and interoperability. IEEE 802.3, OIF, ITU-T, and MSA contributor shaping the future of high-speed optical communications.
With over 25 years in optical communications, I've dedicated my career to developing and advancing standards that enable high-speed, reliable optical networks. My work spans from physical layer specifications to system-level interoperability, ensuring that optical technologies work seamlessly across vendors and applications.
I specialize in optical standards development, multi-vendor interoperability testing, and technical leadership in industry forums. Whether you're developing new optical products, navigating complex standards requirements, or need expert guidance on optical system design, I bring deep technical expertise and practical industry experience.
Active contributor to key optical communications standards and multi-source agreements that drive industry interoperability.
Contributed to high-speed Ethernet standards including 100G, 400G, and emerging 800G optical interfaces. Member of the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group.
Active participant in OIF projects for coherent optics, pluggable modules, and multi-vendor interoperability. Contributed to CEI-56G and 112G electrical interfaces.
Contributor to ITU-T optical transport standards including G.709 OTN and G.698 Raman amplification. Involved in international optical standards harmonization.
Technical contributor to numerous optical MSAs including QSFP-DD, OSFP, and COBO. Led interoperability testing and specification development for pluggable optics.
Chief representative to standards and MSA groups. Consulting for internal development teams. Optical networking standards contributor.
Available for optical standards consulting, interoperability guidance, and technical expertise in high-speed optical communications.