Cédric Vandenweghe holds a Master's degree in Computer Methods for Industrial Systems from the University of Versailles and a Telecommunications Engineering degree from Esigetel Paris. Cédric Vandenweghe began his career in WDM optical communication and was recognized as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff by Nokia Bell Labs. Currently, Cédric Vandenweghe is a Product Manager at Alcatel Submarine Networks, leading the SLTE product line, providing data networks over submarine cables, as well as the monitoring and control of this infrastructure.