Favorite Parts Of Working In The Optics And Photonics Industry As A Technical Marketing Manager
Cory, a Technical Marketing Manager at Edmund Optics, enjoys the "small" yet tight-knit nature of the photonics industry, allowing for strong professional relationships and a sense of belonging. This, combined with the "super cool" applications of optics in diverse fields like medical imaging and robotics, makes the work both rewarding and engaging.
Optics, Photonics, Networking, Technology Applications, Industry Culture
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Cory Boone
Technical Marketing Manager
Edmund Optics
University of Arizona, Graduated in 2016
M.B.A. from University of North Dakota
Biology & Related Sciences
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. The optics and photonics industry is relatively small, allowing for strong relationships and networking opportunities.
2. Many cool applications of optics exist in diverse fields like medicine, semiconductor manufacturing, and robotics.
3. The industry fosters a tight-knit community and sense of belonging among its professionals.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in this industry?
I like that the optics and photonics industry is kind of small. This means that when I go to events, I recognize people and build relationships across the industry.
Being active on platforms like LinkedIn has helped me stay connected as I've grown in this field. I also find the applications of this technology incredibly cool.
For example, medical applications allow us to image inside the body without surgery. A lot of optics and technology are also involved in making the screens and semiconductor chips that make our phones and TVs smart.
I've always loved robots, so helping them see and understand their surroundings is also very appealing. I genuinely love the applications of optics and that side of the industry.
I also appreciate the culture here. If I were in a larger field, like medicine, with so many professionals, it might be harder to feel a strong sense of belonging. The photonics industry, being smaller, fosters a more tight-knit community.