Michael Ciniglia

Michael Ciniglia has a diverse work experience in the telecommunications industry. Michael is currently the Principal PLM and Systems Engineer at Precision Optical Transceivers, Inc. In this role, they manage the product line and works with sales and suppliers to develop and release new products for various markets.

Prior to their current position, Michael worked at IntegraOptics, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. Michael initially served as a Systems Engineer, working in a multi-vendor telecommunications lab. Michael'sresponsibilities included transceiver compliance certification, laser characterization, testing, and troubleshooting. Michael later transitioned to FAE/Sales Engineering, where they traveled nationally and internationally to support customers and perform sales presentations. Michael also worked in Product Development Engineering, collaborating with overseas suppliers to develop and troubleshoot data communications products.

Before joining IntegraOptics, Michael worked at Frontier Communications from 2001 to 2012. Michael started as a Data Network Engineer, responsible for engineering, support, and training for the provider's data network. Michael then became a Sr. Network Engineer, designing and managing high-speed Internet networks across multiple states. Michael also served as the Sr. Network Planning Engineer, leading a planning team and selecting a Next Generation Broadband Network Gateway.

Overall, Michael Ciniglia's work experience showcases their expertise in PLM, systems engineering, transceiver compliance, product development, network planning, and network engineering.

Michael Ciniglia earned their Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science from Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology from 1994 to 1996. Following that, from 1996 to 2000, they pursued their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. In addition to their formal education, Michael obtained their CCNA certification from Cisco in July 1999.