Proficium Hires Optical Networking Veteran Brian Patton as Chief Technology Officer
August 01 2024 - 1:51PM
Business Wire
Patton is a proven technology leader with decades of experience
in engineering and product development within the data center and
telecom connectivity space.
Proficium LLC (“Proficium”), the Bay Area-based optical
networking and cable supplier to hyperscale and AI-based data
centers, today announced the hiring of Brian Patton as its Chief
Technology Officer, effective immediately.
In his role, Patton will oversee the design, development, and
implementation of high-end connectivity products for the
fastest-growing markets in technology.
“Brian brings an almost unparalleled knowledge of optical
networks and offers a transformative vision to our technical teams.
As we continue our commitment to technological innovation, Brian’s
history of producing high-quality, high-bandwidth solutions will
greatly benefit our customers,” said Dan Miranda, Proficium’s
Founder and CEO.
Previously, Patton spent 13 years as the Vice President of
Engineering at Approved Networks, where he was vital to the growth
of brands US Critical, Approved Networks, and Champion One; leaders
in their respective optical networking markets. Most recently, he
served as VP of Engineering at Approved Networks, a brand of
Legrand, following its acquisition by Legrand in 2020.
“I am excited to join Proficium at this critical time in the
company’s growth. Proficium’s commitment to and knowledge of AI and
hyperscale networking infrastructure are unmatched in the
industry,” said Patton. “I firmly believe we are at the forefront
of the next iteration of optical connectivity and look forward to
executing on the team's vision of product excellence and customer
collaboration.”
About Proficium
Founded in 2003, Proficium is a leader in revolutionizing the
optical connectivity landscape within the AI and hyperscale data
center environment. Proficium’s commitment to quality, competitive
pricing, unbeatable service, and rapid delivery times set it apart
as a trusted technology partner. For more information, please visit
www.proficium.com.
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