People

Borut Lenardič is the owner and key technologist of OCTech. He graduated in solid state physics from Ljubljana University in 1981 and after a short initial period worked in fields, related to optical fiber since 1986. He worked for Iskra (YU), Cabloptic (CH), Fotona (SLO), Nextrom (FIN) and as a consultant for many preform and fiber makers globally. He established Optacore company in 2001, for development of MCVD preform-making process and special doping methods for silica glasses. Optacore was sold to an US fiber and laser making company in 2017. Since then he is working mostly as a consultant, marketing specialist and technologist in development of new optical fiber applications and techniques, with partner companies and laboratories in Slovenia. He also provides support to new high-tech companies and start-ups as a business angel and advisor.