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Zifei Wang

Summary

Accomplished Senior Optical Engineer in Adtran, with more than 12 years' experience in optical communication system, optical module and device design and development in fiber, SOI and free space platforms. Proven track record in leading high-speed transceiver projects and enhancing product performance through cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in test of high-speed optical communication systems and optoelectronic devices and components including transmitters, detectors, DSP chips, amplifiers, modulators etc. In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory. Proficient in Matlab and Python, demonstrating strong analytical skills and effective communication with clients to drive successful project outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Optical Engineer

Adtran
02.2022 - Current
  • Lead several projects of 50G/100G/400G pluggable transceiver modules, e.g. TSFP56, QSFP-DD, etc. in R&D department.
  • Design, simulate, and test opto-electronic components, optical sub systems and systems for high-speed data transmission to verify compliance to vendor specifications and product requirements.
  • Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468).
  • Coordinate design with optical, mechanical, digital, firmware and software engineers to reach interface and packaging objectives and to enhance product performance and reliability.
  • Drive technical communication with customers from kickoff to Production ramp of customer designs.

Research Scientist

MPB Communications Inc
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Design and develop novel, customized and space-qualified fiber amplifier units (EDFA, EYDFA, Raman-EDFA) used for telecommunication, space communication and more.
  • Investigate, develop and demonstrate new optical concepts utilizing in the optical amplifier units and optical system.
  • Create test plan and develop the test procedures for optical amplifier products in communication system and executes tests on prototype systems to finalize the design components for the clients.
  • Guide and lead the manufacturing testing group to validate the performance of products and systems.

PhD Research Assistant

McGill University
09.2014 - 09.2019
  • Designed an optical frequency comb generator based on cascaded push-pull MZMs on a Silicon-on-Insulator platform and demonstrated its application in optical communication as an optical transmitter and microwave photonics as an arbitrary waveform generator.
  • Designed an integrated nonlinear optical loop mirror device on a SOI platform and demonstrated its application in optical communication systems including wavelength conversion, modulation format conversion, 160 Gb/s to 10 Gb/s OTDM demultiplexing, pulse width measurement, etc.
  • Designed an integrated low-crosstalk OADM device based on mode selection and gratings on a SOI platform and tested its performance such as BER test in optical communication system.

Education

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

McGill University
Montreal
09-2019

Master of Engineering - Physical Electronics

Tianjin University
Tianjin, China
01-2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Opto-electronics

Nankai University
Tianjin, China
07-2011

Skills

  • Optical system design and development
  • Silicon Photonics devices design and modeling
  • Optical devices and optical system test
  • Programming skills in Matlab, Python, C, etc

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Optical Engineer

Adtran
02.2022 - Current

Research Scientist

MPB Communications Inc
12.2020 - 01.2022

PhD Research Assistant

McGill University
09.2014 - 09.2019

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

McGill University

Master of Engineering - Physical Electronics

Tianjin University

Bachelor of Engineering - Opto-electronics

Nankai University

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