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Gudgel Joins Stratos Optical as Product Manager
Chicago, IL (June 5(May 9, 20076) – Stratos Optical Technologies, a leader in fiberoptic connectivity systemm solutions for the broadcast, telecommunications and military markets, announced today that Dennis Gudgel recently joined the company as Product Manager, Video Division. In this capacity, Gudgel will play a key role in developing Stratos’ video business, supporting sales and marketing activities to OEM, system integrator, reseller and end-user customers. He will be responsible for the company’s media converter product line and supporting products and will assume a role in steering product solution design as well as managing product quality.
“We are delighted to have Dennis join our team,” said Mark Benton, director of product management-video. “His expertise and user perspective will improve our understanding of customer needs and our ongoing new product definition efforts to support this market and capture future business opportunities.”
Gudgel has over 20 years experience in product management and marketing of engineered products for a wide range of industries including aerospace, data communications, electronics, broadcast and video, specifically in the coax and fiber optics market segments. His previous experience includes product marketing roles at Electrodynamics, Rogers Corporation, Alpha Wire Corporation and Belden Wire and Cable. He has an MBA from Ball State University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue.
About Stratos International – RF, Microwave, and Optical Connectivity Solutions
Stratos International includes the Trompeter, Stratos Optical Technologies and Semflex brands. Collectively, these brands encompass a unique, integrated capability in the design and manufacture of copper RF & microwave interconnects and fiberoptic subsystems, components and connectors used by military/aerospace, telecom/enterprise, industrial and broadcast/video customers worldwide.
Stratos Optical Technologies has a rich history of optical and mechanical packaging expertise and pioneered several optical technologies including media conversion devices with innovative form-factors and harsh environment products. Today, Stratos Optical Technologies offers connectivity products and subsystems for fiber transport of military/aerospace communications, broadcast video signals, telecom and FTTH provisioning. The company has a strong IP portfolio of more than 100 patents.
Stratos Optical Technologies has offices in Chicago, IL; Melborne, FL; and Haverhill, United Kingdom. For more information call 800.323.6858 or visit the company website at .
Stratos International shares trade on the Nasdaq market under the symbol STLW. The company headquarters is located in Chicago, IL. For more information call 800.323.6858 or visit the company website at .
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