— Our Mission
Founded by a team that has expertise building category-defining companies, Inpho is shaping tomorrow's world with revolutionary optics.
The Inpho Timeline
This timeline highlights the major milestones, breakthroughs, and innovations that have shaped the space since it’s foundation, showcasing the revolutionary nature of our technology.
The first Indium Phosphide Semiconductor Laser in 1977 sparked a revolution in telecommunications
1977
Indium Phosphide lasers revolutionized data transmission in the 1980s and formed the backbone of DWDM systems in the 1990s
1980s / 1990s
Integration of Indium Phosphide lasers into Photonic Integrated Circuits in the 2000s pushed the boundaries of optical technology
2000s
Indium Phosphide lasers became critical for data centers in the 2010s, supporting the explosive growth of cloud computing
2010s
Inpho’s Revolution. Integration of photonics and electronics in InP begins a new era in communication
2020s
— About
Meet the team
Joe Costello | Chairman and CEO
Joe Costello, the CEO of Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS), catapulted the company to be the world's leading EDA company and among the top 10 software corporations. Formerly recognized as North America's top-performing CEO by Chief Executive Magazine, Joe's leadership extended to board roles at companies like Oracle, Adobe, and Mercury Interactive. Joe holds Master’s Degrees in Physics from both Yale and UC Berkeley.
Jim Hjartarson | President and COO
Jim Hjartarson brings several decades of telecom industry knowledge to his role as COO at Inpho. His distinguished career includes CEO roles at OneChip Photonics and Catena Networks (sold for $420 million), VP positions at Ciena Corporation and Cadence Design Systems, and an influential tenure at BNR, Nortel Networks' R&D arm. Jim has also served on the Telecom Industry Association's board from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Graham | CFO
Rob Graham is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and manufacturing operations for high-tech companies. He currently oversees administration, finance, tax, supply chain, and strategic planning at Inpho. His previous roles include CFO positions at OneChip Photonics and eBillme, and senior finance roles at Solace Systems Corporation, AssetMetrix Corporation, Optovation Corporation, Waterfall Networks, Crosskeys Systems Corporation, and Mitel Corporation.
Dr. Larry Tarof | CTO
Dr. Larry Tarof, an industry veteran with over 30 years of technical and management experience, is instrumental in the design and fabrication process development at Inpho. His career highlights include roles as Chief Scientist at ADVA, Jabil/AOC, and Optelian/Versawave, as well as co-founding enSign and Optovation. Larry has also held senior technical roles at BNR/Nortel.
Jonathan Boocock | SVP Product Development
Jonathan Boocock, leveraging his 34-year career, leads product development at Inpho. His portfolio includes leadership roles at OneChip Photonics and BTI Systems Inc., where he managed development of the BTI 7000 Series Service Edge and Aggregation Packet Optical Platform. Jonathan co-founded Catena Networks, later acquired by Ciena Corporation, and managed a significant product line at Nortel Networks.
Dr. Rony E. Amaya | Chief Scientist – High Speed Electronics
Dr. Rony E. Amaya, an Electrical Engineering Associate Professor, brings over 20 years of technical and research management experience to Inpho. He previously held technical positions at Nortel Networks, Skyworks, Teslonix, Solantro, and Nanowave Technologies and served as a Research Scientist at Communications Research Center Canada. Dr. Amaya holds several patents and has over 100 technical papers to his name.
Jeff Reece | SVP Operations
Jeff Reece, a Global Senior Executive with over 30 years of experience, excels in Business Development, Account Management, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and M&A operations across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. His leadership, strategic thinking, and solid P&L management have led to significant revenue growth. His previous role at Flex involved managing a $6B+ business unit, encompassing sales & business development, supply chain design, and manufacturing execution. He was also part of the Senior Management team at Catena Networks before its acquisition by Ciena Corp.
Jan Willem Poelmann | CRO
Jan Willem Poelmann leads Inpho’s revenue organization, deepening our focus on customers, the ecosystem partners, and the value they can derive leveraging Inpho’s unique InP technologies across various applications. Jan Willem brings a proven success record developing and executing growth strategies in high tech environments. His track record includes VP of Sales at Lumentum and VP of Global Sales at Oclaro. Prior to Oclaro, Jan Willem was the SVP Sales & Marketing at Picarro and served in various other senior leadership positions at Juniper Networks, Dell, Corvis Corporation and Nortel Networks. He received a B.A and M.B.A in business administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands.
Francois Tremblay | EVP Engineering, Electronics
Tony Tremblay, a Senior Technical Executive with 30+ years of experience, leads semiconductor product design, advanced communication systems, and power management solutions. As Semtech's CTO and VP of Design Engineering, he drives innovation. Previously, he held leadership roles at LTRIM Technologies, Catena Networks, Cadence Design Services, and Nortel Networks. Mr. Tremblay holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa and several patents in advanced communication and power management.
— Careers
Work with us
At Inpho, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in the field of technology and innovation. As a global leader in cutting-edge solutions, we are constantly seeking exceptional individuals to join our team. We currently have several open roles and welcome you to explore the exciting opportunities available.
High Speed PON Sales Executive
Laser/modulator EPI Design Engineer
Optical Waveguide / Taper Designer
Senior Optical Design Engineer
Packaging Engineer — Spec Coming Soon
Reliability Engineer — Spec Coming Soon
RF Test Technician — Spec Coming Soon
Office Administrator — Spec Coming Soon
Interested in any of our open roles?
Send your resume to: hr@inpho.io
