Dave Fernacz

Dave Fernacz is an accomplished technical professional with extensive experience in network support and systems engineering. Currently serving as a Principal Technical Support Engineer at ADVA Optical Networking since August 2017, Dave has also held senior engineering roles at MRV Communications since April 2010, and has notable previous experience with Sonus Networks, Ciena, and WaveSmith Networks, among others. Dave's career began at Stratus Technologies, where foundational skills in technical support were developed. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Dave has effectively combined technical expertise with a strong educational background throughout a career spanning multiple decades.