He received his BSEE from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, a MSEE from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. for joint work done at Stanford University and Stevens Institute. He joined the basic research organization of AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1969. Since that time he has worked on the development of numerous fiber-optic telecommunications systems for both terrestrial and undersea applications.
Prior to retirement in late 2009, Dr. William C. Marra was the Vice President and General Manager of Tyco Telecommunications and was responsible for all facets of the business inclusive of Sales, Marine and Terrestrial Engineering and Operations, Manufacture, Research and Development.

Since 1995 and until retirement, Dr. Marra has pioneered many of today’s network architectural concepts into undersea networks, such as the first transoceanic ring networks, the TPC-5 and TAT-12/13 Cable Networks and has been involved in either the design or management of the design teams for every optical amplifier undersea fiber-optic cable system deployed by Tyco Telecommunications (now TE SubCom)
Prior to becoming General Manager of Tyco Telecommunications, Dr. Marra served as CTO of Research, Development, VP of Network Engineering and Operations for Tyco Telecommunications and had responsibility for developing new product technologies and overall network design and engineering for all of Tyco Telecommunication’s undersea projects, including third party systems and Tyco’s own Global Network (TGN), which today reaches more than 15 cities on three continents and includes Trans-Atlantic, Trans-Pacific, regional European and regional Asian connectivity and was purchased by VSNL International in July, 2005.

Greg’s ability to see the big picture serves him well in his role as President of Emerald Networks.  An experienced telecom executive and project manager, Greg has implemented major technology projects globally over his 30 years in the industry. He has served in key positions not only in telecom but also major energy companies, starting with Tenneco and most recently with Shell Unconventional Oil. His consultancy in the field of the subsea sector led him to the country of Iceland where he developed key relationships beginning with the implementation of CANTAT3. Greg’s vision is to see the Emerald Networks’ system serve the enterprise market as the leader in the largest low-latency route across the Atlantic.

Scott brings the wealth of technical experience in the subsea category required to run the day to day operations of Emerald Networks. He spent 28 years in the telecom industry in senior level positions with AT&T, TE SubCom and Corning (NSW). He brings substantial experience with undersea communications systems with a strong focus on O&M, Transmission Engineering and Global System Sales. Scott is a proven leader in developing and managing complex multi-million dollar international projects. Emerald Networks and the new build of Emerald Express is best served by Scott’s attention to detail, documented progress and an attitude that anything is possible and nothing is too big to tackle or too small to matter. Scott is married and the father of one daughter.