Stephen Cool is a Senior Optical Engineer at Apple, specializing in optical coating development and thin film technologies. With a background in process engineering and extensive experience in material analysis, Stephen has successfully transitioned projects from R&D to volume manufacturing across various roles, including Senior Process Development Engineer at Seagate Technology and Senior Process Engineer at iFire Technology. Stephen holds a Master’s degree in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from McMaster University and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Simon Fraser University. Passionate about tackling new challenges, Stephen is also known for supporting team members in their work.