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Dr. Gary C.
Bjorklund is a Principal at Band of Angels LLC.
From 1974-1979, Dr. Bjorklund was a member of the Technical Staff at Bell Labs, Holmdel, where he performed research in quantum electronics and nonlinear optics.
From 1979-94 he worked for IBM Research in San Jose in a variety of management positions where he directed technology development efforts on a variety of applications of photonics for information technology.
From 1994-98 Dr. Bjorklund was Director of Advanced Development at Optivision/Optical Networks and from 2000-01 he was Chief Technology Officer at Nanovation Technologies.
As a consultant, he has done work for a numerous photonics industry clients, including both companies and investors.
From 2006-09, he served as Consulting Director for the Stanford Photonics Research Center (SPRC).
Since 2009, he has been active as an angel investor in a number of high technology start-up companies in the areas of photonics and clean technology.
Dr. Bjorklund received his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a doctorate degree from Stanford University.
Former positions of Gary C. Bjorklund
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Photonics Research Center | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-30 |
Nanovation Technologies, Inc.
 Nanovation Technologies, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Nanovation Technologies, Inc. designs and develops integrated optical devices. The company is headquartered in Northville, MI. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2000-12-30 |
The Optical Society of America
 The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Optical Society of America provides publications, meetings, and membership programs in optics and photonics. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Elizabeth Rogan. | Director/Board Member | 1998-12-30 |
Optical Network Solutions LLC
 Optical Network Solutions LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Greenstone Holdings, Inc., Optical Network Solutions LLC is a company that provides traditional telecommunications infrastructure, fiber optic solutions and advanced bundled services. The company is based in Bradenton, FL. | Director/Board Member | 1997-12-30 |
IBM Research
 IBM Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of International Business Machines Corp., IBM Research is a corporate research lab with over 3,000 researchers in 19 locations across six continents. The company is based in Yorktown Heights, NY and was founded by Thomas Boudalier. The company invests in breakthroughs such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain technology. IBM Research is dedicated to applying AI and science to industry challenges, from healthcare to environmentalism to retail. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1993-12-30 |
Training of Gary C. Bjorklund
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Manchester Communications Corp.
 Manchester Communications Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Manchester Communications Corp. provided installation and maintenance of telephone system services. The company was founded in 1991 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
IBM Research
IBM Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of International Business Machines Corp., IBM Research is a corporate research lab with over 3,000 researchers in 19 locations across six continents. The company is based in Yorktown Heights, NY and was founded by Thomas Boudalier. The company invests in breakthroughs such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain technology. IBM Research is dedicated to applying AI and science to industry challenges, from healthcare to environmentalism to retail. | Commercial Services |
Optical Network Solutions LLC
Optical Network Solutions LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Greenstone Holdings, Inc., Optical Network Solutions LLC is a company that provides traditional telecommunications infrastructure, fiber optic solutions and advanced bundled services. The company is based in Bradenton, FL. | Communications |
Nanovation Technologies, Inc.
Nanovation Technologies, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Nanovation Technologies, Inc. designs and develops integrated optical devices. The company is headquartered in Northville, MI. | Electronic Technology |
| Stanford Photonics Research Center | |
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
 The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Optical Society of America
The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Optical Society of America provides publications, meetings, and membership programs in optics and photonics. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Elizabeth Rogan. | Commercial Services |
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