Andrew Briggs

Andrew Briggs is a highly skilled Photonics Engineer currently employed at ORCA Computing since January 2024, previously holding a similar position at GXC where significant achievements included designing photonic devices and leading mask layout for Si/SiN photonic integrated circuits. Prior roles include R&D Engineer at Transwave Photonics, where improvements in LED performance were realized, and a PhD candidate at The University of Texas at Austin, focusing on III-V materials and devices, with extensive research output and lab management experience. Education includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics from Bates College.