Proficium Hires Optical Networking Veteran Brian Patton as Chief Technology Officer

Patton is a proven technology leader with decades of experience in engineering and product development within the data center and telecom connectivity space.

UNION CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proficium LLC (“Proficium”), the Bay Area-based optical networking and cable supplier to hyperscale and AI-based data centers, today announced the hiring of Brian Patton as its Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately.

In his role, Patton will oversee the design, development, and implementation of high-end connectivity products for the fastest-growing markets in technology.

“Brian brings an almost unparalleled knowledge of optical networks and offers a transformative vision to our technical teams. As we continue our commitment to technological innovation, Brian’s history of producing high-quality, high-bandwidth solutions will greatly benefit our customers,” said Dan Miranda, Proficium’s Founder and CEO.

Previously, Patton spent 13 years as the Vice President of Engineering at Approved Networks, where he was vital to the growth of brands US Critical, Approved Networks, and Champion One; leaders in their respective optical networking markets. Most recently, he served as VP of Engineering at Approved Networks, a brand of Legrand, following its acquisition by Legrand in 2020.

“I am excited to join Proficium at this critical time in the company’s growth. Proficium’s commitment to and knowledge of AI and hyperscale networking infrastructure are unmatched in the industry,” said Patton. “I firmly believe we are at the forefront of the next iteration of optical connectivity and look forward to executing on the team's vision of product excellence and customer collaboration.”

About Proficium

Founded in 2003, Proficium is a leader in revolutionizing the optical connectivity landscape within the AI and hyperscale data center environment. Proficium’s commitment to quality, competitive pricing, unbeatable service, and rapid delivery times set it apart as a trusted technology partner. For more information, please visit www.proficium.com.