Roger Merel
About Roger Merel
Roger Merel serves as the Director of Technical Marketing & Business Development for Electronic Components Solutions at CTS Corporation, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in the electronics industry, having previously worked in various roles at companies such as ADVA Optical, Luxtera, and JDSU.
Current Role at CTS Corporation
Roger Merel serves as the Director of Technical Marketing & Business Development for Electronic Components Solutions at CTS Corporation. He has held this position since 2014, accumulating a decade of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing technical marketing strategies and developing business opportunities within the electronic components sector.
Previous Experience in the Industry
Prior to his current role, Roger Merel held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at ADVA Optical as an Advisor from 2001 to 2005 and served as VP of Product Strategy at Luxtera, Inc. from 2001 to 2006. His experience also includes a role at Tellabs focusing on Strategy and Business Development from 1996 to 2000, and as Director of Network Strategy at JDSU from 2000 to 2002.
Educational Background
Roger Merel studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) from 1980 to 1984. This educational foundation has supported his career in technical marketing and business development.
Expertise in Technical Fields
Roger Merel has extensive expertise in systems engineering, product specification, and requirements definition. He has made critical contributions in firmware architecture and has experience in strategic partnering and government grants. His background includes involvement in defense contractor business, product packaging, qualification, and reliability.
Interim Leadership Roles
In addition to his primary roles, Roger Merel has assumed Vice President responsibilities for engineering and operations on an interim basis. This experience highlights his capability to lead teams and manage operations effectively within technical environments.