Saam Maroofi

Project Manager at LightRiver Companies

Saam Maroofi, PMP, has extensive experience in project management and engineering within the telecommunications industry. Currently, as a Project Manager at LightRiver Companies since July 2018, Saam manages the design and deployment of various network types, including DWDM/ROADM and MPLS, while directing project engineers and ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets. Prior experience includes roles as an Optical Field Engineer, where Saam installed and commissioned DWDM networks across 35 states and led remediation efforts for network reliability. Saam co-founded and served as CEO of a startup focused on a product for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes, demonstrating entrepreneurial skills and market validation through customer interviews. Saam also has earlier experience in teaching swimming and technical support for audio/video broadcasting. Educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara.

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LightRiver is the premier provider of next generation, multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® vendor neutral, Optical Domain Orchestration and Control Software solutions. LightRiver is an expert in Packet Optical, DWDM/ROADM, MPLS and Carrier Ethernet systems and designs, engineers, commissions, automates and supports next generation, software controlled, transport networks for mission-critical clients that require the highest capacity, reliability, resiliency and manageability that today’s optical communications technology can deliver. LightRiver is a portfolio company of Grain Management, LLC, a leading Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, focused on the global communications sector. LightRiver delivers unique value with turnkey hardware and software solutions, carrier-grade quality and unparalleled customer care in multi-technology networking. For additional information about LightRiver, please visit www.lightriver.com.