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Ken A.

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Senior Employee at Moog Inc.
📍 Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Ken Applebaum is a Principle Engineer at Moog Inc. with deep expertise in harsh-environment fiber optics. He previously founded and led COTSWORKS, INC. as CEO, a company specializing in rugged optical components for the aerospace and defense industries. He holds a Bachelors degree from Hamilton College.

Outside of his direct professional duties, Ken has an interest in classic cinema, having referenced John Huston’s film "Chinatown. " He is also involved with the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA), indicating a professional interest in the standards and technology shaping the future of connected vehicles.

A unique aspect of Kens career is his successful transition from Founder and CEO of a specialized components company to a high-level engineering role within a major aerospace and defense corporation.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Senior Employee
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Harsh Environment Optics
Founded and led COTSWORKS, a company designing and manufacturing rugged fiber optic components for the aerospace, military, and industrial sectors.
Aerospace & Defense
His career at both COTSWORKS and Moog Inc. is centered on developing high-reliability systems and components for military and commercial aerospace platforms.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Senior Employee
Moog Inc.
1-2006 - 9-2025
CEO
COTSWORKS, INC.
1-2006 - 9-2025
Founder, CEO
COTSWORKS, INC.
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Education
8-1986 - 5-1990
Bachelor's degree
Hamilton College
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