Adnan Akhtar

Adnan Akhtar is an accomplished professional in the field of electrical engineering and photonics, currently serving as a Senior Principal Design Engineer at SubCom since August 2024, specializing in undersea transmission design and implementation. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Photonics Investigator at CACI International and Director of Wet System Design - Implementation at SubCom. Academic credentials include a PhD, MASc, and BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. Adnan's extensive career spans positions at various renowned companies such as Nortel, Qtera Corp, and JDS Uniphase, where notable contributions included high-speed modulator development and ultra-long haul system design.