Mihai Banu

Mihai Banu has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. Mihai is currently serving as the CTO, VP R&D, and Director at NEC Advanced Networks since September 2022. Before that, they held the same position at Blue Danube, An NEC Company from April to September 2022.

From July 2013 to March 2022, Mihai Banu worked as the CTO, VP R&D, and Director at Blue Danube Systems. Prior to that, they were the Founder and Director of the company from September 2006 to July 2013.

In addition to their roles in the telecommunications industry, Mihai Banu has also worked as the Managing Member of MHI Consulting LLC from October 2004 to July 2013. Mihai held the position of R&D Director at Agere Systems from an unspecified start date in 2000 to 2004.

Before entering the industry, Mihai Banu gained valuable academic experience. Mihai was a Department Head at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies from an unspecified start date in 1995 to 2000. Prior to that, they worked as a Member of Technical Staff at the same company from 1984 to 1995.

Mihai Banu began their academic journey as a PHD Student at Columbia University in the City of New York from September 1980 to January 1984. Mihai also pursued a Masters' degree, serving as an MSEE Student at Columbia University from September 1979 to May 1980. During their earlier years, they completed their undergraduate studies as a BSEE Student at Columbia University from September 1977 to May 1979, and as a BSEE Student at Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest from September 1974 to May 1976.

Overall, Mihai Banu has held leadership positions in various companies, accumulated valuable industry experience, and pursued higher education, making him a seasoned professional in the field of telecommunications.

Mihai Banu completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Columbia Engineering from 1977 to 1979. Mihai then pursued a PhD in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University from 1979 to 1984.