About us
High-performance optical transceivers and interconnect solutions built for scalable, compatible, and dependable modern network infrastructure.
We solve
connectivity .
CloudPhotonix delivers high-speed photonic connectivity solutions that power next-generation networks, including AI data centers and advanced optical infrastructures.CloudPhotonix delivers high-speed photonic connectivity solutions that power next-generation networks, including AI data centers and advanced optical infrastructures.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Deep Expertise.
Deployed at Scale.
Our R&D team brings specialized depth across every layer of photonic technology — from device physics through system-level network engineering. That breadth means our products perform reliably across a wide range of applications and operating conditions, from short-reach data center interconnects to long-haul carrier infrastructure.
CloudPhotonix has delivered robust, innovative products at large scale worldwide, including hyperscale data centers — built with the engineering precision to perform under the most demanding conditions.
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Photonics Devices & Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
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High-Speed Transceiver Design
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RF & Mixed-Signal Engineering
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Manufacturing Process Engineering
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Network & Link Engineering
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Silicon Photonics & Coherent Optics
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Short-Reach to Long-Haul System Design
QUALITY
Quality-First.
By Design.
At CloudPhotonix, quality and reliability are engineered in — not inspected after. We maintain tight control of the end-to-end process from design through manufacturing, using the highest-grade components and data-driven Quality-First operations. All products undergo in-depth verification testing against IEEE, MSA, and ITU-T standards, and rigorous global reliability testing per Telcordia Standards.
Design Verification Testing
DVT for guaranteed, repeatable performance across all operating parameters before any product reaches the field.
Reliability Qualification
Rigorous qualification testing to ensure long-term field deployment under real-world operating conditions.
Switch Compatibility
Validated compatibility with leading network switches for guaranteed, predictable performance in multi-vendor environments.
Statistical Process Control
Tight SPC applied across all manufacturing stages — every unit tested, all data tracked and stored by automated systems.
100% Burn-In
Every unit goes through burn-in testing to ensure reliable operation across the full product lifetime.
Full Traceability
All manufacturing data stored end-to-end for complete traceability and accountability at every production stage.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Built to Global Standards.
Every CloudPhotonix product is designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the most stringent global industry standards — delivering confidence for mission-critical deployments worldwide.
RoHS Compliant
Environmental
Ensures environmental safety by restricting hazardous substances across all products and manufacturing processes.
Class 1 Laser Safe
Optical Safety
Meets international optical safety standards for safe operation across data center, enterprise, and carrier environments.
EMC & EMI Compliant
EMC / EMI
Fully compliant with electromagnetic compatibility and interference regulations, guaranteeing reliable performance in multi-vendor environments.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality System
Certified for the manufacturing and assembly of Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules, affirming consistent quality management at scale.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Manufacturing. At Production Scale.
CloudPhotonix deploys advanced, fully automated processes for manufacturing and testing — delivering high-performance products with consistency, quality, and reliability. Statistical Process Control governs every stage of production, with 100% of units tested across the full range of operating conditions.
Automated Manufacturing
Scalable Production
High production capacity with flexible production lines designed to scale rapidly in response to customer demand.
Fast Turnaround
Streamlined operations and agile scheduling deliver fast turnaround times without compromising quality or reliability.
Tight SPC
Statistical Process Control applied across all stages — all data tracked and stored by automated systems for full auditability.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
Accelerating Customer Success
Time to Market
Cutting edge solutions driven by innovation and unique cross-functional domain expertise.
Time to Performance
Optimized high-speed and power efficient solution.
Time to Revenue
Automated scalable manufacturing.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Leadership Driving Innovation
A team of photonics pioneers and industry veterans with proven track records building breakthrough technologies and scaling successful global businesses.
Vivek Rajgarhia
Founder & Chairman
Tarun Sibal
Founder & CEO
Sunil Khatana
Founder & CTO
Dr. Padman Parayanthal
Founder
Sanjai Parthasarathi, PhD
Board Advisor
Vivek Rajgarhia
Founder & Chairman
Tarun Sibal
Founder & CEO
A seasoned business leader with over 30 years of international experience in technologyenabled sectors, he possesses a proven track record in driving revenue growth, market expansion, and developing scalable business models across diverse regulatory and cultural landscapes. With strong board-level engagement experience, investor alignment capabilities, and cross-border operational expertise, he excels in guiding organizations from inception to scale. Under his operational leadership, CloudPhotonix has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of essential manufacturing and R&D infrastructure, enhanced operational and financial efficiencies through the implementation of talent acquisition initiatives, ISO 9001, ERP and consistent quality product delivery. His expertise in establishing essential capabilities is reinforced by a strategic focus on educating government and industry leaders about the vital role of photonics as a cornerstone technology. This comprehensive approach has positioned CloudPhotonix as a key emerging player in the photonics industry. His strategic vision and hands-on management have been instrumental in fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth.
Sunil Khatana
Founder & CTO
Sunil is a technology and innovation leader in photonics and systems engineering, with 30+ years of experience driving breakthrough innovation and product leadership. He has played a key role in delivering multiple industry firsts, including 100G digital coherent optics, 400G PAM4 pluggables, and many advanced modulation systems. He has led Technology and R&D organizations at Lumentum, Oclaro, Opnext and JDSU, and served as VP of Technology at Velodyne Lidar, building and scaling teams that turn deep technical innovation into commercial impact. His expertise spans photonics, signal processing, sensing, detection, control systems, embedded systems, thermal management, and high-speed design, translating bold technology vision into market-defining products across the stack, from systems to photonic integrated circuits. Sunil holds over 15 US and international patents.
Dr. Vikas Manan
Founder
Dr. Vikas Manan brings 25+ years of expertise in high-speed analog/mixed-signal ICs and optical transceiver systems from 10G to 1.6T. As Co-Founder and CEO of Insiga Technologies, he led development of 60+ high-speed product prototypes. At MACOM, he drove creation of industryf irst 100G–400G metro and long-haul ICs, achieving >60% market share in several segments. He previously co-founded Optomai, architecting the industry’s largest 40G/100G TIA and driver portfolio. He holds 14 patents and a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara.
Dr. Padman Parayanthal
Founder
Dr. Padman Parayanthal is a veteran photonics and laser engineering leader with 30+ years of experience. He spent 16 years at Bell Labs/Lucent/Agere as lead designer for the industryleading EML program, earning the 1993 OSA Engineering Excellence Award. He subsequently served 14+ years at CyOptics/Avago/Broadcom in executive roles overseeing integrated photonics development, and 7+ years at MACOM as Director of Engineering for laser chip development, leading design, process optimization, and reliability engineering for nextgeneration laser sources.
Nishchint Paliwal
Board of Directors
Nishchint brings 20+ years of experience in corporate finance, banking, regulatory compliance, and board-level strategic oversight. He serves as Independent Advisor in Corporate Finance and Governance, working with startups and emerging corporates on fundraising, due diligence, foreign collaborations, and compliance frameworks. He previously held senior leadership roles at HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, managing corporate banking portfolios across structured lending, project financing, and credit appraisal.
Sanjai Parthasarathi, PhD
Board Advisor
Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi is the Chief Marketing Officer of Coherent Corp., the world’s leading and largest photonics company. He joined Coherent in 2003 and has held various progressive senior leadership roles in R&D, product management, business operations, strategy, and marketing. He was appointed the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer in 2019. Sanjai played a pivotal role in the charting the strategy and driving the execution of the company’s transformation into an industry leading photonics powerhouse. Over his 35+ year career he has broad technology industry experience across many markets, including datacenter, telecom, industrial, instrumentation, automotive and consumer. Prior to Coherent, Sanjai held senior business and technical leadership positions in Oplink Communications, TeraStor, Western Digital, and Concurrent Technologies Corporation.
Sanjai has a B.Tech from IIT (Madras), M.S. from University of Virginia and Ph.D. from Penn State.
Sanjai Parthasarathi, PhD
Board Advisor
Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi is the Chief Marketing Officer of Coherent Corp., the world’s leading and largest photonics company. He joined Coherent in 2003 and has held various progressive senior leadership roles in R&D, product management, business operations, strategy, and marketing. He was appointed the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer in 2019. Sanjai played a pivotal role in the charting the strategy and driving the execution of the company’s transformation into an industry leading photonics powerhouse. Over his 35+ year career he has broad technology industry experience across many markets, including datacenter, telecom, industrial, instrumentation, automotive and consumer. Prior to Coherent, Sanjai held senior business and technical leadership positions in Oplink Communications, TeraStor, Western Digital, and Concurrent Technologies Corporation.
Sanjai has a B.Tech from IIT (Madras), M.S. from University of Virginia and Ph.D. from Penn State.