Executive Management
Meir Bartur, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Dr. Bartur has over 30 years of experience in leadership, product development, and technology innovation. As a Senior Member of the IEEE and recognized leader in the development of low cost fiber optic solutions for FTTx, he contributed both to the IEEE 802.3ah and the ITU 983/984 PON standards. Before founding Optical Zonu, he directed Advanced Product Development and Strategic Technology for access transceivers at MRV Communications’ (MRVC) Optical Division, as well as business relations with its major clients. Prior to that, he held leadership posts as VP of Engineering & Technology at SSDI (Solid State Devices Inc), VP of Engineering at MEC (Molecular Electronics Corp), and systems engineering Captain in the Israeli Air Force.
Dr. Bartur holds a BSEE (Summa Cum Laude) from the Israel Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. He also holds 16 patents and has published numerous scientific papers on subjects ranging from fiber optic to material science innovations.
Farzad Ghadooshahy
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Ghadooshahy, Co-Founder of Optical Zonu, has over 31 years of experience in research and product development in Fiber Optic and RF/Microwave technologies. This includes nearly three years of working with Dr. Bartur at MRV Communications as VP of Engineering. He has played a key role in the development of innovative optical fiber transceiver modules and system level products for Optical Zonu, as well as in evolving its business to respond to the changes in the optical communications industry.
Prior to Optical Zonu and MRV, Mr. Ghadooshahy held positions as Director of Engineering in Meret Optical communications and Osicom Technologies. He has also held senior engineering and technology positions in various telecommunications companies and served as a technology consultant to others. Mr. Ghadooshahy received his BSEE and MSEE degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Microwave Communications and Solid State Technologies and holds several patents in telecommunications and fiber optic technologies.
Ron Stark
VP of Sales and Marketing
Mr. Stark has been a Sales and Marketing Executive most of his adult life.
Prior to joining Optical Zonu Mr. Stark was President and CEO of Voice Marketing, a full-service branding, marketing and advertising firm with a focus on B2B and Manufacturing. The firm also specialized in Retail, Service, Hospitality, Healthcare and Logistics. They are best known for developing and driving the “Hoarders” brand from the nationally recognized TV Show.
David Kebede
VP of Operations
David Kebede serves as the VP of Operations at Optical Zonu Corp, where he leads the company’s operational strategy, driving efficiency and promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration. In this role, David is pivotal in optimizing production processes and ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence throughout the organization.
Prior to joining Optical Zonu, David was the Director of Engineering and Manufacturing at TriFoil Imaging. There, he successfully managed the entire production lifecycle—from assembly and integration to calibration and delivery of advanced imaging systems. His focus on quality and operational efficiency led to significant improvements in customer satisfaction and overall performance.
David earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from California State University, Northridge. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors.
Michael Hartmann
VP of Business Development, Digital Products
Mr. Hartmann is a 35 Year Veteran of the Fiber Optics Industry, with stints at E2O Communications, Optical Communication Products, Hewlett-Packard, BT&D Technologies, PCO and Corning. A pioneer in the long wavelength and single mode fiber optic transceiver markets, he was an early advocate of standardization, playing a key role in the promotion of the original FDDI Standard for data network applications.
A Vietnam-era Veteran and former F4 Phantom “back-seater” (Navy and ANG), he received both his BSEE and MBA degrees from the University of Notre Dame. He is co-inventor of two patents in the fields of inorganic materials (Corning) and fiber optics (E2O Communications), Six Sigma Green Belt Certified and former Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
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