Allison Xiong
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Optics engineer with 4+ years of experience in photonics R&D, fiber optic communication systems, and quantum optics. Skilled in optical system design, testing, and validation, with hands-on expertise in WDM components, nonlinear optics, and entangled photon sources. Proficient in experimental techniques, data analysis, and basic scripting for automation. Adept at collaborating across teams and delivering customized optical solutions. Seeking to contribute technical expertise to advance next-generation communication and photonic technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Optical Engineer / Designer
OZ Optics Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
- Designed and built entangled photon sources (810 nm, 1550 nm, 1566 nm) using bulk crystals, waveguides, and fiber platforms.
- Performed free-space optical alignment and fiber coupling alignment to optimize system efficiency and stability.
- Developed and integrated WDM/DWDM modules, filters, and reflectors for optical communication systems.
- Conducted system- and component-level testing using OSA, spectrum analyzers, fiber splicing equipment, and laser drivers.
- Repaired RGB lasers and optical subsystems, ensuring high reliability and minimal downtime.
- Applied Python/MATLAB for data analysis and test reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions for industry and research applications.
Research Assistant
University of Calgary
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Built and characterized spectrally multimode photon-pair sources for quantum communication applications.
- Conducted system-level testing with atomic frequency comb memories, FP cavities, and superconducting detectors.
- Designed and validated cavity-enhanced sources for advanced optical networking research.
- Documented results and trained undergraduate students in optics and electromagnetism.
Sales Engineer (Part-Time)
PulsePower Technology Ltd.
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Drove $1.8M+ in photonics product sales (lasers, optics, detectors) across Raman, ultrafast, and quantum markets.
- Delivered technical customer support for pre- and post-sales integration of optical systems.
Education
M.S. - Physics (Quantum Optics)
University of Calgary
01.2021
M.Eng. - Optics Engineering
Beijing Institute of Technology
B.S. - Applied Physics
Harbin University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Optical systems expertise
- Optical alignment expertise
- Experimental performance validation
- Data analysis and automation skills in Python and MATLAB
- Experience with Zemax and LightTools
- Proficient in optical test equipment
- Customer support and cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Optical Engineer / Designer
OZ Optics Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Calgary
09.2018 - 06.2021
Sales Engineer (Part-Time)
PulsePower Technology Ltd.
09.2018 - 06.2021
M.Eng. - Optics Engineering
Beijing Institute of Technology
B.S. - Applied Physics
Harbin University of Science and Technology
M.S. - Physics (Quantum Optics)
University of Calgary
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