Patrick Sims is a Subject Matter Expert for Fiber-to-the-Home Infrastructures, Systems, and Networks. In his current assignment as Principal Engineer for ADC, he is responsible for project management and operations of network design and systems integration for ADC's OmniReach™ fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) solutions. He is also ADC's FTTx resident expert for both the active and passive FTTP components, as well as the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council Liaison.

Patrick's 25-year experiences include: Design and Construction of Fiber Optic Backbone Networks, Business Development and Project Management for FTTH solutions, and industry consultant to both equipment manufacturers and service providers within the FTTH industry.

Mr. Sims is a Certified Passive Optical Network (PON) Designer and an RCDD.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University, has an MBA from the University of Florida, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the FTTH Council.