Tim Stuch is a Global Optical Architect for Meta, overseeing the design and build of several new Open Cable submarine systems and introducing new optical technologies in the Meta global network. Working on subsea projects for the last 15 years, Tim has been designing, deploying, and operating IP and transport networks for 25 years on and between six continents with companies like Bay Networks, Nortel, Ciena, Microsoft, and Meta. Tim received his B.S. Physics from Guilford College and his Physics Ph.D. from the University of Denver.