Alexander Boyland

Alexander Boyland is a Principal Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Microsoft, leveraging over 25 years of expertise in the photonics industry, particularly in optical fibre manufacturing and R&D. They have held significant roles, including Research Fellow at the Optoelectronics Research Centre at the University of Southampton and Fibre Engineering Manager at LUMENISITY LIMITED. Alexander has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, complemented by leadership positions such as Chair of the Board of Trustees and Directors at Portsmouth Mediation Service. They hold a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the Optoelectronics Research Centre and an MBA from the University of Warwick.