Every engagement should be about creating value. I will be honest and direct about the value I can provide, and will only seek to engage when it will makes sense for everyone involved. If you need: Where applicable, my hourly rate will depend on the nature of the work. WHY I'M ON GURU: MORE DETAIL: On the technical side, I have a proven track record of deep, diverse abilities in lasers, optics, fiber optics, nonlinear optics, opto-electronics, integrated photonics, semiconductor devices & processes, physics, modeling & simulation, and software, as shown by my numerous publications and patents. On the startup side, my experience spans four companies (three I co-founded), and all phases of a start-up from founding to post-Series D funding, creating strengths in oral & written communication, building and leading teams, strategy, intellectual property, program management, and manufacturing.