Our History - OptiCon Systems, Inc.

The OptiCon business was originally formed in 1994 by Corning Cable Systems to meet growing customer demand for improved management of densely packed distribution frames. As a leading global supplier of network connectivity products, Corning Cable Systems brought extensive experience in network design, cabling, hardware and testing to the development of the OptiCon Network Manager solution. Corning Cable Systems delivered the first software product under the OptiCon brand name to customers in 1996.

Through continuous innovation and new product releases, the OptiCon application expanded in scope to include management of all inside and outside plant network assets, connections and circuits. By 2003, OptiCon held an industry leading position with over 140 installation sites at 62 different companies.

In August 2005, OptiCon Systems Incorporated was formed when a group of investors, led by key OptiCon business managers, acquired all OptiCon assets and intellectual property from Corning Cable Systems. Our Management Team OptiCon Systems is managed by a senior executive team that has extensive telecommunications, software development and business management experience. Founders of OptiCon Systems have in-depth knowledge of the network management market from their experience building the original OptiCon business within Corning Cable Systems.

Sadruddin Currimbhoy - Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

Sadruddin is a successful, seasoned international businessperson. He was appointed CEO of OptiCon Systems in June 2007 and also serves as COO of its parent company, Hathaway Corporation. Before joining Hathaway as its full-time COO in March 2007, Sadruddin served as General Manager at the Deccan Pacific group of companies where he oversaw operations of the group’s healthcare and real estate interests from 2004. Prior to that, Sadruddin spent five years in Silicon Valley’s venture capital industry with East Gate Capital, a $60 million SBIC Fund that invested in early stage semiconductor, communications and software companies. Sadruddin started his first business in 1989 when he founded Solar Tech Industries Ltd, a Hong Kong-based export house with annual turnover of $5 million. In 1992, he co-founded Dynabyte Pacific Ltd, a hardware and software solutions provider in Hong Kong. Sadruddin studied Business Administration and Computer Sciences at the University of San Diego.

Jeff Hoke - Founder and President

For over 20 years, Jeff has successfully managed various technologies, projects and businesses within the telecom, IT and defense industries. He returned to OptiCon Systems as President in June 2007. Since 2005, Jeff has also served as Global Product Line Manager for Corning Cable Systems where he manages a fiber optic component business that generates almost $400 million of direct and vertically integrated sales annually. Jeff founded OptiCon Systems in 2004 and actively managed the company until its acquisition in 2005. In addition, he managed the OptiCon business within Corning Cable Systems from its infancy in 1996 until its divestiture in 2004. During this time, Jeff gained critical market and product knowledge by holding positions as a Sales & Marketing Specialist, Product Development & Operations Manager and ultimately General Manager of the OptiCon venture. Jeff earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and also has over 10 years experience developing state-of-the-art systems and LEAN methodologies for the telecom and defense industries.

Jacques Laurin - Founder and Vice President of Technology