Giancarlo Meneghini is a seasoned professional in the field of laser technologies and optoelectronics, currently associated with LUMIBIRD since July 2024. Previously, Giancarlo served as Facilities Manager and Wafer Fab Manager at CONVERGENT BY LUMIBIRD until October 2024, and held the title of Wafer Fab Manager at Prima Electro S.p.A. from October 2014 to March 2023. Prior experience includes the role of Operating Manager at Avago Technologies from 2005 to April 2014, where coordination of production and R&D teams was a key responsibility, and R&D Project Manager at Agilent Technologies from 2000 to 2005, focusing on the development of micro and nano fabrication technologies. Giancarlo's career began at CSELT - Telecom Italia R&D Labs from 1984 to 2000, specializing in micro and nano technologies for integrated optics and semiconductor lasers, and began as an R&D Engineer at Teksid Aluminum in 1983. Educational qualifications include a degree in Chemistry and Material Science from Università degli Studi di Torino and a Technical Degree in Chemistry from Technical Institute "Luigi Casale" in Torino.