Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 10, 2002

Ed Ogonek – Akara Corporation

ED OGONEK joined Bridgewater Systems Corporation in May 2004 as its President and CEO, bringing more than 20 years of experience in telecommunications, data networking and network/service management. Before joining Bridgewater Systems, Mr. Ogonek held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Metro and Enterprise Solutions for CIENA. Prior to CIENA, Mr. Ogonek was President and Chief Executive Officer of Akara Corporation, which was acquired by CIENA in August 2003. His prior experience includes key executive and general management positions at Newbridge Networks, Alcatel, British Telecom and Bellcore. Mr. Ogonek received a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from John Carroll University and a Master's degree in Operations Research from Case Western Reserve University. Profile
TWST: Would you start with a brief overview of the history and evolution

of Akara Corp.?

Mr. Ogonek: Akara was incorporated in March 2000. It's incorporated both

as a US and Canadian company '