Terry Towe

Terry Towe has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Terry is currently employed at SLD Laser as a Sr. Product Development Engineer since December 2020. Prior to that, they worked as an Engineering Contractor at the same company from March 2020 to December 2020.

From 2014 to 2019, Terry worked at Coherent Inc., where they held the positions of Senior Product Line Manager and Product Line Manager.

Before that, they worked at II-VI Laser Enterprise from September 2013 to April 2014 as a Sr. Staff Engineer. During this time, they acted as the technical contact for two Tier 1 customers and was responsible for managing the introduction of new product variants from initial build through qualification and release. Terry also contributed as an individual to various programs in different areas and stages, from initial design concept to final release to Manufacturing.

From 2009 to 2013, Terry worked at OCLARO as a Sr. Staff Engineer.

Between 2005 and 2009, they held the position of Project Manager at Spectra-Physics Semiconductor Lasers, and from 2003 to 2005, they worked as a Product Manager at the same company.

In 2000, Terry worked at Chorum Technologies as a Product Line Manager, and also at Avimo North America as a Senior Sales Engineer. At Avimo, they were responsible for representing the company in North American markets, penetrating key accounts, and expanding production capabilities.

Terry's earliest work experience was at NSG America, where they held the position of a Senior Sales Engineer & Applications Engineer from November 1997 to December 1999. Terry played a crucial role in managing major accounts and driving the development and market introduction of new products in the fiber optic telecommunications industry.

Terry Towe attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology from 1988 to 1992 and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Applied Optics. Afterward, they pursued further education at the University of Arkansas from 1992 to 1996, specializing in Physics.