SPhotonix Leadership
Meet our team paving the way in optical fabrication and ultra-long-term data preservation. SPhotonix is pioneering the future of precision and ultrafast nanostructuring innovation.
Ilya Kazansky
CEO / Co-founder
15+ years experience as tech entrepreneur, senior executive, board director and advisor across IoT, AI, ML and Big Data products across several verticals. Founded, funded and built multiple teams, products and companies, 3 exits.
Peter Kazansky
Chief Science Officer / Co-founder
A distinguished professor at the forefront of a technological revolution with his pioneering advancements in photonics and optoelectronics. Peter has over 40 years experience in leading research teams. Inventor of 5D Glass Memory.
Masaaki Sakakura
Principle Scientist
A renowned physicist and leading expert in nonlinear optics and nanophotonics. With extensive experience in the development of advanced optical technologies, his research spans femtosecond laser manipulation, quantum photonics, and the interaction of light with nanostructured materials.
Igor Konopliastyi
coo
IB background and 15+ years experience as a seasoned professional with extensive experience in managing and scaling digital technology companies, Igor has successfully held CEO and BD roles in several fast-growing firms.
Caroline Macdonald
PR & MARKETING
An experienced marketing professional renowned for her innovative approach. With a proven track record of crafting impactful campaigns and building brand visibility, Instrumental in positioning us as a leader in data storage and optics.
Konstanynas Zakalskys
Head of growth
With more than 15 years of commercial experience in lasers, photonics and optics. Formerly Chief Sales Officer at QS Lasers, he leads growth for SPhotonix’s advanced optics business, developing strategic partnerships and bringing innovative optical solutions to global markets.
Sargis Hakobyan
data storage tech Lead
A laser physicist with more than a decade of industry experience, Sargis leads our Swiss lab and data-storage technology development. His expertise in laser–material interaction and advanced R&D supports the development and scale-up of next-generation optical storage.
Alain Abou Khalil
advanced optics tech lead
A laser-material processing specialist with more than a decade of experience in femtosecond laser technologies. Drawing on extensive academic and industrial R&D expertise, he leads the development of SPhotyonix advanced optical components.
Gerardo Bertero
data storage tech Advisor
 A recognised data-storage expert and technology leader with decades of experience in magnetic recording, materials science and storage-system innovation. An inventor and author, he advises SPhotonix on technology strategy, and the evolving requirements of the global storage industry.
Julien Demeulenaere
data storage market advisor
Julien brings 2 decades of experience across enterprise infrastructure, and archival storage. An IBM leader specialising in tape and long-term data retention, he advises SPhotonix on storage-market requirements, enterprise adoption and the commercial evolution of archival technologies.
Thomas Coughlin
data storage industry Advisor
An internationally recognised authority with more than four decades of experience developing digital-storage devices and systems. An inventor, author and active contributor to IEEE and SNIA, he advises SPhotonix on industry strategy, technology roadmaps and product deployment.
Alex Miro
data storage architecture advisor
 A data-storage systems architect with deep expertise in designing complete, end-to-end storage platforms. At QStar Technologies, he helped build an optical media library system from the ground up, bringing together hardware, software and infrastructure into scalable commercial solutions.
Nova Spivack
Venture Advisor
A visionary entrepreneur with over two decades at the helm of tech innovation in AI, big data, and beyond. Known for his role in multiple IPOs and acquisitions by tech giants, his work continues to impact the tech landscape deeply.
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