Jessica De Groote Nelson
About Jessica De Groote Nelson
Jessica De Groote Nelson serves as the Director of Technology and Strategy at Optimax Systems, Inc., where she has worked since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. in Optics and is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Institute of Optics, actively mentoring young professionals in the field.
Work at Optimax Systems
Jessica De Groote Nelson has served as the Director of Technology and Strategy at Optimax Systems, Inc. since 2007. In this role, she has been instrumental in integrating advanced optical materials into the product development process. She actively collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive technology strategy and innovation. Additionally, she has played a key role in establishing strategic partnerships with leading optical design firms to enhance product innovation.
Education and Expertise
Jessica De Groote Nelson holds a Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester, where she studied from 2002 to 2007. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School, completing her studies in 2014. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Master of Science in Optics from 2002 to 2005 and a Bachelor of Science in Optics from 1998 to 2002. Her extensive education underpins her expertise in optical fabrication techniques and technology strategy.
Background
Jessica De Groote Nelson has been involved in academia as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Institute of Optics since 2010. Her academic role complements her industry experience, allowing her to mentor young professionals in the field of optics through workshops and seminars. Her contributions to the field include the development of cutting-edge optical fabrication techniques that have been adopted industry-wide.
Achievements
Jessica De Groote Nelson has been featured as a speaker in the EPIC Online Technology Meeting, discussing Freeform Optics for AR/VR and the technologies behind Star Wars blasters in a video celebrating Star Wars Day. Her participation in these events highlights her engagement with the optics community and her commitment to sharing knowledge and advancements in the field.