Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 22/100
2 mention(s) identify BANDEL CARANO as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLIGHT, INC. | 2021-04-30 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. | Bandel Carano has a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University, indicating a strong technical background relevant to software engineering. |
| NLIGHT, INC. | 2022-04-28 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. | Mr. Carano has a technical engineering background with degrees in electrical engineering and experience advising technology companies, indicating relevant technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2017-04-14 | Bandel Carano 55 1998 Managing Partner, Oak Investment Partners x Compensation ...Mr. Carano's investment focus is on disruptive technologies. ...Our Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. Carano, Hoglund and Jarvis (Chairperson). ...The following table summarizes the total compensation that our directors (other than directors who are named executive officers) earned during the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016 for services rendered as members of our Board. ...Bandel Carano(4) - - 56,013 (2) - 56,013 |
| 2018-04-30 | Bandel Carano originally served as a director from August 1998 to June 2001 and re-joined our Board in October 2001. Mr. Carano joined Oak Investment Partners, a multi-stage venture capital firm, in 1985 and became a General Partner in 1987. Mr. Carano's investment focus is on disruptive technologies. In addition to Kratos, Mr. Carano is currently on the boards of directors of NeoPhotonics Corporation and numerous private companies. He also currently serves on the Investment Advisory Board of the Stanford Engineering Venture Fund. Prior to Oak Investment Partners, Mr. Carano joined Morgan Stanley's Venture Capital Group in 1983. He was responsible for advising Morgan Stanley on high-tech new business development, as well as sponsoring venture investments. Mr. Carano received bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Carano's technical engineering background and experience with several companies in the defense technology industry is particularly relevant to his understanding of our current service and product offerings and overall long-term strategy of future offerings. He also has significant expertise in evaluating various merger and acquisition targets for synergistic technical platforms. Mr. Carano holds a Top Secret National Security Clearance. |
| 2019-03-29 | Bandel Carano originally served as a director from August 1998 to June 2001 and re-joined our Board in October 2001. Mr. Carano joined Oak Investment Partners, a multi-stage venture capital firm, in 1985 and became a General Partner in 1987. Mr. Carano's investment focus is on disruptive technologies. In addition to Kratos, Mr. Carano is currently on the boards of directors of NeoPhotonics Corporation, nLIGHT Corporation, and numerous private companies. He also currently serves on the Investment Advisory Board of the Stanford Engineering Venture Fund. Prior to Oak Investment Partners, Mr. Carano joined Morgan Stanley's Venture Capital Group in 1983. He was responsible for advising Morgan Stanley on high-tech new business development, as well as sponsoring venture investments. Mr. Carano received bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Carano's technical engineering background and experience with several companies in the defense technology industry is particularly relevant to his understanding of our current service and product offerings and overall long-term strategy of future offerings. He also has significant expertise in evaluating various merger and acquisition targets for synergistic technical platforms. Mr. Carano holds a Top Secret National Security Clearance. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2019-04-24 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. |
| 2020-04-21 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. |
| 2021-04-30 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. |
| 2022-04-28 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. |
| 2023-04-28 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. |
| 2024-04-26 | Mr. Carano received a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. |
Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22