Why Fiber Optics is the Best Career You’ve Never Heard Of

from Fiber Focus · host Sumitomo Electric Lightwave

“This will be the field I retire. I love it. I’d never heard of it before.”After serving in the U.S. Navy, Andrew Degidio embarked on a new career journey in telecom. He got his start as a field service engineer without ever laying eyes on a fusion splicing machine, and now he is Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s senior technical manager focusing on fusion splicer development and support.In this episode of Fiber Focus, Andrew shares his perspective on how well the military prepares people for stable, well-paying industry roles. Beyond the training, troubleshooting, and hands-on experience that Andrew gained in the Navy, his demonstrated willingness to learn and rise to challenges primed him for industry success. Tune in to this conversation to learn more.Fiber Focus is a Sumitomo Electric Lightwave podcast. Subscribe, share this episode, and follow Sumitomo Electric Lightwave on LinkedIn and X. Episode LinksBe Part of a Global Company: https://sumitomoelectric.com/careersFusion Splice Training and Certification: https://fiber-aws.pearson.com/fusion-splicing-micro-registerAndrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-degidio-094bb896/Meredyth on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meredythneilly Connect with Sumitomo Electric LightwaveWebsite: https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumitomoelectriclightwave

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