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David F. Welch
(Cornell Ph.D. E.E. '85)
Infinera

David F. Welch is a co-founder of Infinera, a leading supplier of optical systems based on innovative Photonic Integrated Circuity (PIC) technology. Originally chief technical officer, he is currently CMO/CSO, responsible for overall corporate technology vision. He was previously CTO and VP of corporate development of SDL and JDS Uniphase, responsible for technology and acquisition strategies. Welch holds 125  ­patents in optical components and systems and has published more than 250 articles. Awards include the 1992 Adolph Lomb Award from OSA, the 1998 Engineering Achievement Award from LEOS, the 1999 OSA Joseph Fraunhofer/Robert M. Burley Award, and more than 17 product-of-the-year awards when at SDL. He is a fellow of IEEE and of OSA and also serves on the board of directors of OSA.

Infinera
169 Java Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408 572-5200
dwelch@infinera.com
fax (408) 572-5343
e-mail DWelch@infinera.com

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