APNIC EC ELECTION - NOMINATIONS

Rob Thomas

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Biographical info

Education/Qualifications

• Computer Science, University of Technology, Sydney
• ISP consultant and engineer since 1996
• Senior InfoSec officer at Cisco Australia
• Developer and Technical Documentation writer of VyOS (Open Source router)
• IPv6 Consultant and Advocate (for far too many years)

Relevant Board Experience

Having been a consultant or senior engineer on many Internet based projects, I have worked on, or closely with, many boards - both technical and non-technical.

Senior Management Experience

My entire career has been based around the Internet, from my first company (which was an ISP), to being the author of the worlds leading Open Source PBX, I have spent most of my working career in highly technical management roles.

Nominee statement

I have been heavily involved in the Internet in the Asia Pacific region for roughly 30 years, as a consultant, developer, designer, architect, and engineer.

I ran one of the first ISPs in Australia, and have consulted and assisted over 60 internet-based companies over this time.

Some career highlights would be working at Cisco in InfoSec, providing pro bono technical writing services to such projects as VyOS and Vyatta, and I am the author of the worlds most popular VoIP Server, FreePBX.

I currently live in a small town in Central Queensland, Australia, and have been using the skills and knowledge acquired here to assist companies with jumping the 'digital divide' that occurs when SMEs are not in locations that have easy and fast access to the internet

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Organization

WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD t/a QLD VoIP Services

Reason for nomination

I ran one of the first ISPs in Australia, and have been heavily involved in the Internet in the Asia Pacific region for roughly 30 years. I recently have started to implement RPKI, which has shown me that there are some limitations and unforeseen roadblocks in the current APNIC Policies, which I would like to smooth over.

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Gaurab Raj Upadhaya

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I been active in the Internet community for more than twenty years. Currently employed by Amazon Web Services as Principal supporting the Global Interconnect team. Previously I was employed by Limelight Networks (LLNW) as Sr. Director for Network Strategy and Interconnection (2010-2018). Prior to that I was with Packet Clearing House (PCH) as Senior Internet Analyst (2002-2010) and ran PCH's global anycast DNS platform at more than sixty Internet exchange points around the world.

I have a long record of volunteerism and commitment to the Asia Pacific Internet Community. He have served on the APNIC Executive Council since 2011, and as Chair of the EC since 2016. I also served on the Asia-Pacific Internet Association (APIA), now known as APRICOT/APNOG, Board of Directors during 2004-2011, and as Chair from 2006 through 2009. I was member of the APRICOT Program Committee (2004-2020), and was Chair from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, in 2003 I founded of the South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG), the regional network operators' forum that has trained hundreds of network engineers and brought the Internet community together in the South Asian Region with thirty-three successful meetings to date.

At APNIC, I have served as the chair of the APNIC Internet Exchange Special Interest Group (IX-SIG) between 2007-2011 and as the chair of APNIC Policy SIG during 2010-2011. I am one of the 14 global Trusted Community Representatives who cryptographically sign the root of the domain name system in ICANN Root DNSSEC Key ceremonies.

In 2001, I founded the Nepal Internet Exchange (NPIX), the first IX in the South-Asian region, and served as its Chairman, pro-bono till 2020. In 2007, we worked together with local colleagues to build the Nepal Research and Education Network (NREN) and served as its Technical Director till 2018. This role brought me closer to various NRENs in the region and increased my understanding of their role in education and on the Internet.During my career, I have spoken and presented at INET, APRICOT, SANOG, APNIC, MENOG, NZNOG, AUSNOG, PHNOG, JANOG, AfNOG, NANOG, ICANN conferences as well as RIPE and LINX Meetings.

Education/Qualifications

• M.Sc in Technology Management. Technological Innovation, Technology Strategy, Systemic Change (2017), The Open University, UK
• B.Sc. in Network Computing (2013), Oxford Brooks University

Relevant Board Experience

• APNIC EC member (2011-present)
• APNIC EC Chair (2016-present)
• Founder, CEO, and Board Director for Nepal Internet Exchange (2002-present)
• Founder/Chair - SANOG (2003-2014)
• Director - Sastra Network Solutions (2003-2013)
• Board Member - Nepal Research And Education Network (2007-2016)
• Board Member - APIA (now APNOG), 2004-2014), Chair between 2006-2009
• Executive Board Member - Computer Association of Nepal (2000-04, 2008-10)

Senior Management Experience

• Sr. Director - Network Strategy- Limelight Networks Inc. (2014-2018)
• CEO, Sastra Network Solutions (2003-2008)
• CEO, Nepal Internet Exchange (2002-12)
• Technical Director - Nepal Research and Education Network (2007-2018)

Nominee statement

I am Gaurab Raj Upadhaya, current Chair of the APNIC Executive Council (EC). In my day job, I am Principal in the Global Network Development Team at Amazon Web Services AS16509. I was re-nominated to the EC election. I accepted the nomination and am now looking for support from the community for their votes. Most of you know that I have been a regular attendee at APNIC members meetings since 2002. This is the 38th Meeting I am attending, this being my 3rd virtual One in about Nineteen years. In the many years of attendance, I have served as a speaker, policy proposer, BoF organizer, IX-SIG Chair, Chair of Policy SIG and as member of the APNIC EC.

This is not a usual year for our community, APNIC members, APNIC staff and the EC. When we were at the Melbourne meeting last year - we didn’t anticipate that we’d go into various lockdowns due to COVID 19. In the past few years, we had focused on strengthening the organization - and all the work done allowed us to continue providing services to our members during the entire pandemic - without downtime. I’d like to continue serving the community and keep continuity for the coming two years - while we navigate our way out of the situation.

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Organization

Limelight Networks

Reason for nomination

Gaurab have been with APNIC for as long as i can remember and have been doing his duty diligently and responsibly. He definitely deserve to continue to be in APNIC committee for years ahead.

Organization

BDCOM ONLINE LTD.

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Kenny Huang

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Dr. Kenny Huang is the leading figure of the Internet communities in Asia. Since the early years of Taiwan's Internet development, he contributed a great deal to build up a better Internet environment in Taiwan. Because of his tremendous knowledge and experience, he has been invited to take up leading roles in many Internet technology and policy organizations, including APNIC Executive Council member, APNIC Policy SIG Chair, NRO Number Council member, PIR Board member (.org registry), TWNIC Board member, Advisor of .taipei Registry, dotAsia Advisory Council, ICANN New gTLD Review Committee, co-chair of CGP for Root Zone LGR, Chair of ccNSO ccPDP4 WG, and founder of ISOC Taipei chapter.

Dr. Huang's contributions have been acknowledged especially in the development of Internet technology. Dr. Kenny Huang is the co-author of IETF RFC3743; co-chair of CGP (LGR for the Root zone); Advisor of CDNC. Dr. Huang is working closely with government agencies in developing technology policies. He is Taiwan e-Government Committee member, Advisory Committee Member of International Cooperation and Development Fund. Committee member of Telecommunication Universal Service Fund, advisor of .taipei registry, and advisory committee member of Cybercrime Prevention Center, Taiwan High Prosecutors Office.

Education/Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Management of Information System, National Chengchi University
• MSc. in Scientific Computing and Scientific Information Technology, London South Bank University

Relevant Board Experience

• APNIC Executive Council member and Treasurer
• Chair of ICANN ccNSO ccPDP4 Working Group
• Co-Chair of ICANN CGP for the Root Zone
• Board member, PIR (.org Registry)
• Board member and CEO of TWNIC
• Managing Director of Taiwan Internet Association
• Founder, Taipei Internet Society

Senior Management Experience

• Board member and CEO of TWNIC
• Advisory Council, Center of Computer Crime Prevention, Taipei High Prosecutors Office
• Advisory Council, International Cooperation and Development Fund
• Committee, Universal Service Fund, National Communication Commissions
• Co-author, IETF RFC3743

Nominee statement

I feel honored to be nominated for APNIC EC election. I’ve been working with APNIC community since the beginning. I was APNIC Policy SIG chair. Significant amount of APNIC policies were approved and implemented during my tenure as Policy SIG chair. I was ASO Address Council member from Asia Pacific region since 2001. Three global address policies were successfully implemented during my tenure as the Address Council member. I am enthusiastic about helping the advancement of internet technology. I am the co-author of IETF RFC3743 – IDN administration guideline, which is recognized as a critical element in the global IDN framework.

I am committed to work with the community to advance adoption and deployment of IPv6 and RPKI. The IPv6 adoption ratio of Taiwan had increased to 51.44% in January 2021. The IPv6 RPKI adoption ratio of Taiwan had increased to 97.4% in January 2021. Things happened because many contributors engaged significant effort and time on this matter. As I accept the responsibility, I also commit myself to serve the community and make APNIC as an exemplary number registry to carry out APNIC’s mission.

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Organization

Taiwan Network Information Center

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Yoshinobu Matsuzaki

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Education/Qualifications

• B.S. in Physics, Hiroshima University
• ICT-ISAC Japan BGP-WG Vice Chair (2005-)
• DNSOPS.jp Board (2006-)
• APNIC IPv6 Technical SIG Chair (2007-2011)
• The Asia Pacific OperatorS Forum (APOPS) Co-Chair (2008-)
• JPCERT/CC Technical Advisor (2009-)
• APRICOT Board (2011-)
• JANOG Committee (2012-)
• APRICOT Vice Chair (2013-)
• APRICOT Technical Committee Chair (2015-)
• JPNIC Board of Trustees (2016-)
• APNIC Executive Council (2019-)
• ISOC-JP Nomcom (2012,2016,2017,2020)
• RFC6164 (Using 127-Bit IPv6 Prefixes on Inter-Router Links) Co-Author

Relevant Board Experience

I have in-depth knowledge and expertise in Internet technologies such as IPv6, IPv4 routing, DNS, and security. I have shared my experience in various meetings such as APRICOT, bdNOG, btNOG, ENOG, FIRST, HKNOG, IETF, IGF, JANOG, NANOG, npNOG, PacNOG, PhNOG, RIPE, SafNOG, SANOG, and APNIC meetings. Through these activities, I am aware of the community's issues and challenges. I believe that my expertise and understanding of the region will enable me to fulfill the APNIC EC duties.

Senior Management Experience

I have served as a board member of JPNIC, the Japanese NIR, since 2016 and a board member of technical communities such as APRICOT, JANOG. I am also serving as APNIC EC from 2019 and have a wealth of experience in senior management.

Nominee statement

I am honored to be nominated again as an APNIC EC candidate.

I have a strong operational background with technologies such as DNSSEC, IPv6, and RPKI. I am also familiar with various communities in the APNIC region through capacity building activities. Once elected, I would like to ensure APNIC continues to improve its stable services. As a number resource registry, registration services are the critical and essential function of APNIC. We have a more operational dependency on APNIC nowadays. RPKI and DNSSEC are good examples of that. APNIC is acting as an intermediate authority while verifying the digital signature of resources.

We need patient and robust leadership to deploy new technologies such as IPv6, DNSSEC, and RPKI. Since each operator has a different policy and deployment, I would ensure APNIC continues to provide efficient educational opportunities and pieces of training to its community so that members can design their adoption of new technologies.

I'll continue to attend various operational meetings (hopefully physically soon) and discuss with communities what is necessary for APNIC to meet members' expectations.

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Organization

Fiber@Home Global Limited

Reason for nomination

Yoshinobu Matsuzaki-san has contributed significantly to the Internet community in the Asia Pacific Region. I have witnessed Maz-San’s leadership and commitment not only limited to Asian community, but also in ARIN & RIPE region.

Matsuzaki-san is a senior engineer by profession at Internet Initiative Japan Inc.(IIJ/AS2497), a pioneering commercial ISP in Japan. He has a decade of experience in network operation as part of the IIJ backbone network team. His areas of expertise include network design, network operation, network security, and DNS.

He is also the director of APIA and JPCERT/CC. Throughout his long engineering career Maz-san participated actively as a community member of APNIC and JPNIC. For last 3 years he is also serving as a Board of Trustee for JPNIC. He is actively leading JANOG for last 7 years. Maz-San’s leadership role in Asia & Pacific Internet Association made "APRICOT" an truly the biggest technical event in Asia. 

He is an extremely effective spokesman for Asia and in the international community for network engineers. He has given numerous talks at bdNOG, SANOG, btNOG, APRICOT, JANOG, NANOG, RIPE, and APNIC meetings, as well as other workshops.

Yoshinobu Matsuzaki is eminently qualified, and is the best person for the role. Without any doubt he is an ideal candidate for APNIC EC.

Organization

Japan Network Information Center

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Feng Leng

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I am in charge of the operation management of Internet resources including DNS and IP address for years, taking the lead in the planning and construction of national domain name global service platform, and the deployment of IPv6 and RPKI. I actively promoted the introduction and deployment of root server instances in China.

I’ve been keeping focused on DNS, IPv6 and DNSSEC since I began to work. I led the team to implement several important projects in China, like "IPv6 upgrade of China's domain name system". I am also engaged in the research on the key issues related to DNS, IPv6 and DNSSEC for quite a long time, with some papers published like "DNS Compatibility to IPv6 Protocol" and being invited to give keynote speech at industry symposium and technical seminars.

Now I am devoting myself to IPv6 and RPKI by taking use of CNNIC’s technical resources as well as the wide cooperation with the network operators and Internet companies in China, by organizing IP address alliance conferences, IPv6 seminars and trainings for many times in different cities around China, to further enhance the breadth and depth of China's participation in APNIC community.

Education/Qualifications

• PH.D candidate in Computer Architecture, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Master Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Relevant Board Experience

Highly involved in the network operation issues as the Committee Member of Internet Society of China(ISC) since 2015. Served as the Secretariat of China National Domain Name Security Alliance from 2015 to 2020. Working closely with the committee gave me a good insight both internally and externally how an Internet community runs well, as well as operation experiences.

Senior Management Experience

As a technical and management person, Feng Leng led the team to successfully implement several important projects in China, and made great contribution in the DNSSEC deployment of national domain name system and introduction of root server instances in China. His team was awarded the National Outstanding Youth Group in 2019.

Nominee statement

With the changing demands of members and the emerging of new technologies, APNIC is facing more chances as well as challenges. I would like to take use of my technical experiences coupled with team management background, to help APNIC enhance its operations and better serve the members. I am in charge of network management, IPv6 and DNS for my daily job, also actively involved in these areas in some technical communities. I am committed to keeping focused on these areas and try my best to contribute my experiences and efforts to serve the AP community.

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Organization

China Internet Network Information Center

Reason for nomination

Mr. Feng Leng is an expert in DNS and IPv6. He is very active in the technical communities. With an insight into the ever changing environment and technologies, he led CNNIC’s technical operation team being always stable and flexible in its operation. His contributions on helping the community partners have safer systems and network were also laudable. From his proven achievements, I am confident that he will make a great contribution to the APNIC community as an EC.

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Praveen Sharma - This nominee withdrew his candidacy on 12 February 2021

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I bring with me more than 35 years of rich experience having worked in all realms of Indian Telecom Sector i.e. as an official in Department of Telecommunication, Government of India and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) (the sectoral regulator), in private sector leading Regulatory affairs department of a leading Telecom Service Provider and as an office bearer and on board of leading Industry Associations. I have worked extensively on influencing policy changes with analysis of global policies and practices. In my career I have dealt with policy formulation on technology, public policy, strategic initiatives, telecom regulatory affairs, licensing guidelines, telecom litigation, security related matters etc, which has contributed to the growth of telecom sector and Industry and has brought significant value to my current organisation.

I have been associated with prestigious Industry bodies like Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI) wherein for past four years, I have held various positions in the Executive Council and currently working as Secretary of ISPAI. I am also on the board of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), India’s leading Internet Exchange body. I have been actively contributing to the major industry issues ranging from levy of License fees, Right of Way policy, ease of doing business, licensing framework, Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC) etc. Apart from handling policy related issues, I have been entrusted by ISPAI to handle all the important litigation before various legal fora, wherein under my guidance ISPAI has successfully won major litigation on license fees issues impacting the entire industry.

As far as my contribution as Regulatory Head of my current organization i.e. Tata Communications Ltd. goes, I have been guiding Enterprise Business Team in devising innovative products and services under telecom licenses with the beneficial analysis of Telecom Regulatory guidelines. I have played strategic role in handling all regulatory disputes before Hon’ble Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) which is the tribunal exclusively adjudicating litigations concerning telecom and broadcasting and various courts successfully for the Company. Significant among them were multiple litigation challenging levy of penalty passed by Department of Telecommunications (DoT); against TRAI regulation of Cable Landing Station access facilitation charge having business impact of more than Rs.350 crores; case against DoT on levy of license fee on internet services revenues. All regulatory compliances relating to TRAI, DOT are being handled under my guidance and till date not even single non-compliance has been reported. Lastly, I am also responsible to do the regulatory advocacy with all regulatory bodies and Government departments at HQ as well as Circle levels, TRAI, WPC, TEC and TERM cell field units, Department of Information Technology and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

In my experience of 35 years, I have been part of the evolution journey of the telecom in terms of technology, market structure, tariffs, regulations etc., which will enable me to work with other members to strategize regarding advocating with government and other stakeholder towards framing policies enabling open communications and thereby contributing towards development and faster growth on the internet in Asia Pacific region. I will work closely with other members of the council for the developing positions on common issues for external world in accordance with the best interests of the APNIC and Its members. I will work towards strengthening ecosystem for the development of procedures, mechanisms, and standards to facilitate efficient allocation of the internet resources. Further, I would be able to disseminate technological advancements and policy developments of the sector to further augment the knowledge and understanding of the APNIC members.

Therefore, in view of the above, I am confident that I can contribute immensely to the APNIC as a member of the executive council in line with the objective of the Corporation.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Electronics & Telecommunications from Government Engineering College, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) completed in the year 1986
• Joined Indian Telecom Services (ITS) 'Indian Engineering Services exam-Year 1986 conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Training attended on DRIVEN Leadership in 2017 organised by The Institute for Personal Leadership, New York

Relevant Board Experience

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Senior Management Experience

Public Policy professional with more than 35 years’ experience in technology , technology education, public policy, strategy, licensing, regulatory affairs and compliance, regulatory litigation , project management & heading the business - in the leadership roles in the Government of India in Department of Telecommunications, BSNL,MTNL and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, for about 18 years and remaining 17 years since August 2004 in the private telecommunication sector with leading telecom companies like Reliance Infocomm and Tata Communications and having expertise in;

• Public Policy and Government/Regulatory Affairs in a technology-led telecommunication sector
• Expertise in critical policies, e.g. Spectrum strategy and allocations, Interconnection, Licensing, Litigations, Regulations, etc.
• Expertise in matters related to IT Act 2000 (as amended)
• Security issues in the telecom and IT sectors, e.g. Network Security, data privacy, data localization, etc.
• Regulatory Litigation, Enforcement, Compliance of License and Regulations
• ITU Expert Trainer

• Presently working as the Head of the Regulatory Affairs function of Tata Communications Limited (erstwhile Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL)), a Tata Group Company, responsible for the overall Regulatory/Policy/Legal issues pertaining to regulatory regime of India. I had joined VSNL in June 2006 as Vice President & Head – Regulatory Affairs. Prior to working in VSNL, I was working with Reliance Infocomm and was one of the members of the Core Regulatory Team of Reliance Infocomm responsible for the overall Regulatory/Policy/Legal issues of the company. I had joined Reliance Infocomm in August 2004 as President – Regulatory Affairs.
• Representing the company in ISPAI as Secretary, ISPAI and as Director on the Board of National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
• Played vital role in winning key litigations against government, regulatory bodies with financial implication of more than Rs 1500 Crores.
• Got the settlement of two cases of reconciliation of charges with WPC wing of DoT with net gain of Rs 1500 Crores for the company by way of savings.
• Getting administrative spectrum allocation in 3.3 Ghz network in 300 cities for the Company.
• Received following Awards / honours in professional career:
• Leadership awards in 2013 & 2015 in Tata Communications Limited
• Top Quartile Manager awards in 2011, 2018 in Tata Communications Limited

Nominee statement

Praveen is a visionary professional with over 35 years of extensive work experience in the telecom sector of India covering virtually all facets of telecom services and network covering critical policy matters, regulatory compliance, security issues and licensing matters. His profound experience in telecom regulatory analysis, Public Policy and Government/Regulatory Affairs in a technology-led telecommunication sector helps in efficiently analyzing the stringent telecom regulations to the benefit of the business and providing tactical regulatory solutions. He is a decisive leader, an expert in implementing sound business practices and creating ethical model using vast knowledge of both the telecom regulations, Information Technology laws and the market. His hands-on experience in policy matters and security issues coupled with spectrum allocation matters with specific reference to Information Technology and telecom regulatory function both in the domestic & international market brings significant advantage to the organisation. He has proven acumen in supporting strategic partnerships; building & maintaining relationships with counterparts in the industry. He has been respected by Government Officials and his industry colleagues for his excellent knowledge of telecom regulations and unparalleled capability to analyze the regulations for implement to the advantage of the business. His other expertise includes commercial negotiation, Interconnection negotiation on technical, commercial and legal issues and extensive knowledge about telecom and broadcasting regulatory law (including drafting legal petitions/appeals). He has a unique work experience of working with the Government, incumbent operators, regulator and private operators and is therefore aware of the perspectives of all these organizations on various regulatory, commercial, legal as well as technical issues. Praveen’s personal strength lies in the areas of highest level of integrity, core regulatory expertise, strong work ethics, keep learning & can-do attitude. I am of the view that he has enormous capability to work in the best interest of APNIC influencing various stakeholders including Government for favourable policies / regulations on common issues. I believe that Praveen will add significant value in the Internet ecosystem thereby benefitting the members.

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Organization

Tata Communications Limited

Reason for nomination

A Public Policy professional with 35 years of experience in technology , technology education, public policy, strategy, licensing, regulatory affairs and compliance, regulatory litigation , project management & heading the business - in the leadership roles in the Government of India in Department of Telcom, BSNL,MTNL and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, for about 18 years and remaining 17 years since August 2004 in the private sector with leading telecom companies like Reliance Infocomm and Tata Communications and having expertise in;

• Public Policy and Government/Regulatory Affairs in a technology-led telecommunication sector.
• Expertise in critical policies, e.g. Spectrum strategy and allocations, Interconnection, Licensing, Litigations, Regulations, etc.
• Expertise in matters related to IT Act 2000 (as amended)
• Security issues in the telecom and IT sectors, e.g. Network Security, data privacy, data localization, etc.
• Regulatory Litigation, Enforcement, Compliance of License and Regulations.
• ITU Expert Trainer

His other expertise includes commercial negotiation, Interconnection negotiation on technical, commercial and legal issues and extensive knowledge about telecom and broadcasting regulatory law (including drafting legal petitions/appeals). He has a unique work experience of working with the Government, incumbent operators, regulator and private operators and is therefore aware of the perspectives of all these organizations on various regulatory, commercial, legal as well as technical issues.

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Md Shuzanur Rahman

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Biographical info

Education/Qualifications

• MSc in Geography & Environmental Science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
• Awarded Certificate from APNIC Academy on " Policy Development Process Course

Relevant Board Experience

Member list of some International Organization's:

1. ICANN
2. IANA
3. IGF
4. ISOC
5. APNIC

Member list of some national Organization's:

1. ISPAB
2. CCOAB
3. BDIX
4. BDNOG
5. IT Polly

Senior Management Experience

I, myself, Md Shuzanur Rahman (sujon), Founder & CEO of Matrix Corporation and Chairman of KARSAN Net, is seasoned and motivated IT professional, specializing bringing value to the clients fostering positive relations among the associates.

I was born in a sunny day at 1st January 1983 in the village of Sonakur under Gopalgonj District. After passed my Secondary School Certificate (1997) at S.M. Model Govt high school, Gopalgonj, I came to Dhaka and admitted myself at Dhaka residential Model College (DRMC) and successfully passed higher secondary Certificate (1999). My Graduation (BSc) and Post Graduation (MSc) are completed from University of Dhaka under the Department of Geography and Environmental science in the year of 2004 and 2005 respectively.

I have been working with several organization with many people and receiving different experience alone with involved some business community and some volunteers organization as well. I am also an active member of many international organizations such as ICANN, ISOC, IGF, IANA, APNIC etc and as well as national organizations such as ISPAB, CCOAB, BDIX, BDNOG, IT Polly etc.

I have also achieved a certificate from APNIC Academy on " Policy development process course". Am also served as an EC (Executive member) 06 years (03 terms) and play's a vital role in the "Cyber Cafe Owner's Association of Bangladesh".

Nominee statement

With the rapid growth in technologies, fast internet access, increase in accessibility, artificial intelligence capability and now INTEROPERABILITY in services, the need to open collaborate and contribute to a stable and secure Internet is paramount for the Asia Pacific Region especially in our Bangladesh. Above this regards, I feel proud and honored to be nominated for APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Center) Executive Committee (EC) Election.

I hope to continue my trac record and active participation of Internet Governance Policy, Process and Development as well as Internet Ecosystem in the world and related Information Technology (IT) will make an excellent leadership future in the worldwide for BANGLADESH.

I am committed to work with co-operation and helping hands of each other, Inshaallah in near future Bangladesh play a active and vital role not only Asia Pacific but also whole world- " To be a recognized as regionally influential Middle Income Country with a Democratic, Secular and inclusive identity, contributing to global peace, progress and prosperity".

My positive view towards life helps to deal with the people who are different to me.

Thanking all of you in advance for your nice co-operaton.

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Organization

Karsan Net

Reason for nomination

Md Shuzanur Rahman (sujon) is the leading figure of the Internet Communities in Asia. Since the early year of Bangladesh's Internet Development, he contributed a great to build up a better Environment in Bangladesh. Because of his positive views towards life and experiences, he has been invited to take up leading roles in many Internet Technology and Policy organizations including ICANN, IGF, ISOC, ITU, IANA, APNIC etc and as well as in Bangladesh ISPAB, CCOAB, IT Polly, BDIX, BDNOG etc.

The last APNIC 50 NRO NC Election, Mr. Sujon was the only one successfully nominated candidate represent Bangladesh.

We strongly believe that he is capable and deserve as an EC member of APNIC. The things he loves the most is strategizing the Dynamic Policy which effects positively for our society, our nation as well as globe to achieve actual Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). He never brought a trophy home but never lost the passion for it. So, what is the winning strategy of his own life? " Tomorrow never dies; but one day or day one it's our decision".

Thanks to all.

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Dewang Goyal

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Biographical info

Education/Qualifications

• BS in computer science at the University of Utah, USA (persuing)
• Cisco Certified Network Administrator

Relevant Board Experience

• Being a member of the Executive Board of Alpha InfoLab, professionally I have experience in managing a good number of employees which will help me at APNIC Executive Council.
• Having a strong technical background, I would be able to assist in areas that require technical expertise.
• I have spearheaded the successful transition of the company’s activities to the incorporation of IPv6. I can use this experience to promote the importance of IPv6 through APNIC.

Senior Management Experience

I am the CEO at Alpha InfoLab Pvt. Limited, Indore. I am also a director at Alpha InfoLab, Inc., Utah, USA.

Nominee statement

I, Dewang Goyal, am CEO at Alpha InfoLab Pvt. Limited, Indore, and director at Alpha InfoLab, Inc., USA.

Following demonstrates my administrative experience:

• 100+ employees are working under my guidance in various fields including blockchain, deep web, digital marketing, computer networking, and data center technologies.
• I am aware that the future lies in IPv6. I am leading Alpha InfoLab towards a full transition from IPv4 to IPv6. I am also encouraging and assisting our global associates and clientele in the transition to IPv6.

Following demonstrates my technical expertise:

• I am pursuing a BS in Computer Science from the University of Utah, USA.
• I have acquired CCNA certification which validates my deep understanding of computer networks.
• I have developed a stand-alone server that can send bulk emails using IPv6 only.
• I have mastered GRE tunneling which is essential in merging IPv4 and IPv6.
• I have configured an email server using dual-stack technology to make use of both IPv4 and IPv6.
• I am involved in the configuration and administration of Avenger, Rafael, and MiG series servers at our data center.

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Organization

Alpha InfoLab Inc.

Reason for nomination

Mr. Dewang Goyal is CEO at Alpha InfoLab Pvt. Limited, Indore, and director at Alpha InfoLab, Inc., USA.

He has demonstrated his administrative knowledge through the following:

• 100+ employees are working in both companies under his guidance in various fields including blockchain, deep web, digital marketing, computer networking, and data center technologies.
• He is aware that the future lies in IPv6 and is leading his companies towards a full transition from IPv4 to IPv6. Alpha InfoLab is also encouraging and assisting its global associates and clientele in the transition to IPv6.

He has demonstrated his technical knowledge through the following:

• BS in Computer Science from the University of Utah, USA.
• Acquired CCNA certification to validate his deep understanding of computer networks.
• Developed a stand-alone server that can send bulk emails using IPv6 only.
• Mastered GRE tunneling which is essential in merging IPv4 and IPv6.
• Configured an email server using dual-stack technology to make use of both IPv4 and IPv6.
• Involved in configuration and administration of Avenger, Rafael, and MiG series servers at Alpha InfoLab’s data center.

Mr. Dewang Goyal frequently visits and attends international exhibitions and conferences to gain the latest technical knowledge and stay up to date with current affairs and emerging technologies. Additionally, he extends his knowledge and experience to his students at Alpha IRT which is a digital marketing training institute in Indore.

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