Sumit Mane

Sumit Mane is an experienced Program Manager in Engineering and Construction at Brightspeed, overseeing the Network Overbuild of Northern Virginia with a focus on FTTH and FTTT project implementation. Sumit has a background as a Network Engineer, specializing in new fiber deployment and network planning, with notable contributions to rural internet service enhancement in North Indiana. Prior to Brightspeed, Sumit served as an Associate OSP Engineer at Lumen Technologies, where responsibilities included designing engineering work orders and optimizing fiber routes. Sumit's academic foundation includes a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University. In addition, Sumit held roles as a GPSA Assembly Member at ASU and as a Teaching Assistant in the School of Life Sciences, contributing to student success and engagement in STEM education.