Deby Cristal Laufer is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and management. Currently serving as Director at Marvell Technology since April 2021, Laufer has successfully guided major projects, overseeing the architecture, design, and implementation of optical platform boards. Previous roles include Principal Software Engineer/Manager at Inphi Corporation and Principal Software Engineer at both ADVA Optical Networking and MRV Communications, where significant contributions included developing advanced network management systems and implementing various networking solutions. Laufer's career began at NBASE Communications as a Senior Software Engineer. An educational background from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology includes dual Bachelor's degrees in Software Engineering and Chemical Engineering.