​Before founding TMS, Dr. Marcus Noble was an experenced user of lasers, optics, spectrometers and related photonics technologies, and a seasoned industry professional responsible for develping novel photonic products.  He began his career as a widely published academic spectroscopist and photochemist before becoming Technical Director at a leading photonic component supplier - Melles Griot - where he oversaw all aspects of business development, product development, company literature, and product launching.