David Welch
Founder at INFINERA CORPORATION
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
David F.
Welch is the founder of Infinera Corp., which was founded in 2000.
He holds the title of Director & Chief Innovation Officer at Infinera Corp.
Dr. Welch currently holds the position of Chairman at Axiado Corp., Director at Primarion, Inc., Director at The Optical Society of America, Trustee at Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., and Member at National Academy of Engineering.
Dr. Welch previously held the position of Independent Director at CytoDyn, Inc., Director at CyOptics Acquisition Corp., Independent Director at Rezolute, Inc., CTO & Vice President-Corporate Development at SDL, Inc., Chief Technology Officer-Transmission Division at Viavi Solutions, Inc., and Chief Technology Officer-Transmission Division at Jds Uniphase Corp.
Dr. Welch received a doctorate degree from Cornell University in 1985 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware in 1981.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INFINERA CORPORATION
0.26% | 2024-04-04 | 594,863 ( 0.26% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
CYTODYN INC.
0.79% | 2023-12-30 | 7,831,105 ( 0.79% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2023-12-30 | 1,000 ( 8.52% ) | 163 $ | 2024-03-30 |
David Welch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INFINERA CORPORATION | Founder | 2000-11-30 |
Primarion, Inc.
 Primarion, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Primarion, Inc. engages in providing digital power solutions. Its products include integrated power stages and digital power management controllers. The company was founded in January, 2000 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Optical Society of America
 The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Optical Society of America provides publications, meetings, and membership programs in optics and photonics. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Elizabeth Rogan. | Director/Board Member | - |
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
 Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. provides environmental protection services. It provides solutions to environmental threats such as acid rain, dying rivers, over-logged forests, and ozone depletion. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Axiado Corp.
 Axiado Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Axiado Corp. engages in the provision of hardware and software technology platforms designed to fully secure the digital infrastructure and privacy rights. It offers Edge IQ IIoT Processor and Watchguard AI Processor. The company was founded by Axel K. Kloth in 2018 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of David Welch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| REZOLUTE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-09 |
CyOptics Acquisition Corp.
 CyOptics Acquisition Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology CyOptics Acquisition Corp. designs, develops and produces integrated indium phosphide solutions. The company is headquartered Breinigsville, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2008-02-24 |
| VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-03-31 |
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Training of David Welch
| Cornell University | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Delaware | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. | Technology Services |
| CYTODYN INC. | Health Technology |
| INFINERA CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| REZOLUTE, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 8 |
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SDL, Inc.
 SDL, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of RWS Holdings Plc, SDL, Inc. is a semiconductor and related products manufacturer. The private company is based in San Jose, CA. The company was founded in 1983 by Hsing Kung. SDL was acquired by Viavi Solutions, Inc. on February 13, 2001 for $13,495.94 million. | Electronic Technology |
Primarion, Inc.
Primarion, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Primarion, Inc. engages in providing digital power solutions. Its products include integrated power stages and digital power management controllers. The company was founded in January, 2000 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. provides environmental protection services. It provides solutions to environmental threats such as acid rain, dying rivers, over-logged forests, and ozone depletion. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
CyOptics Acquisition Corp.
CyOptics Acquisition Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology CyOptics Acquisition Corp. designs, develops and produces integrated indium phosphide solutions. The company is headquartered Breinigsville, PA. | Electronic Technology |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
The Optical Society of America
The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Optical Society of America provides publications, meetings, and membership programs in optics and photonics. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Elizabeth Rogan. | Commercial Services |
Jds Uniphase Corp.
 Jds Uniphase Corp. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Jds Uniphase Corp. provides integrated fiber testing, fiber inspection, and optical power measurement solutions. VIAVI is based in San Jose, CA. The private company offers high-performance handheld instruments that cut fiber testing and certification time in half. The company works with over 400 channel partners to sell a broad portfolio of solutions to network, communications, and electronics technology leaders worldwide. VIAVI empowers service providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and networks with intuitive instruments, systems, and technologies. The company also specializes in light management and optical coatings that help protect the world's banknotes from counterfeiters, enhance colors, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. The company serves government, aerospace, and defense customers with solutions that drive efficiency and reliability for the entire lifecycle of service deployment. | Electronic Technology |
Axiado Corp.
Axiado Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Axiado Corp. engages in the provision of hardware and software technology platforms designed to fully secure the digital infrastructure and privacy rights. It offers Edge IQ IIoT Processor and Watchguard AI Processor. The company was founded by Axel K. Kloth in 2018 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
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