Jasper Drisko

Jasper Drisko is an Integrated Photonics Engineer currently working at Acacia, part of Cisco, and serves as a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader. With over a decade of experience in device and materials research, Jasper is a highly skilled experimental physicist known for creative problem-solving and effective communication. They have previously held roles at institutions such as UC Berkeley and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where they contributed to significant advancements in photonics and calibration technologies. Jasper has also demonstrated leadership in both academic and musical endeavors, founding a funk/rock band and managing staff in educational settings.