Adnan Akhtar

Senior Principal Design Engineer at SubCom

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.

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SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.