Mike Pan | PLM
cisco

Mike Pan is a Senior Product Manager at Cisco, specializing in Optical Networking. With over two decades of experience in the optical telecommunications sector, Mike drives innovation and customer-focused solutions. His current role builds upon a distinguished tenure at Acacia Communications, where he served as a Solution Architect and System Applications Engineer, supporting global customers in the integration and optimization of cutting-edge optical technologies.
Earlier in his career, Mike honed his expertise as an Optical Systems Engineer at Ciena and as a Systems Designer at Nortel, focusing on high-performance modem systems and pioneering advancements in 40G/100G coherent communication. A dual-degree graduate of Queen's University, Mike holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Physics and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, embodying a rare combination of technical depth and strategic insight.