Li-Heng Yu
Nominee details
- Title
- Mr.
- Name
- Li-Heng Yu
- Position
- Chief Executive Officer
- Organization
- Taiwan Digital Streaming Co.
Biographical info
- Education/qualifications
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- National Chiao Tung University - Bachelor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University - Cybersecurity Master
- Founder of Taiwan Digital Streaming Co., a social enterprise
- Founder of Student & Technology United Internet Exchanges STUIX
- Maintainer of Linux Distribution Mirror: Fedora Tier 1 in APAC, Ubuntu Country Mirror
- Experience and involvement in APNIC activities
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- APNIC Fellowship Committee in 2023
- Asia Pacific Internet Exchange Association (APIX) Meeting #30 - Talk
- APIX Meeting #31
Nominee statement
I am honored to be nominated to contribute further to APNIC’s mission.
Through founding an Internet Exchange, initiating multiple educational and resilience-focused projects, and maintaining critical open-source infrastructure, I have consistently worked to strengthen the global internet ecosystem. While these activities may lie outside the formal scope of the NRO Number Council, they reflect my broader commitment to building a robust, open, and accessible internet.
I believe transparency is foundational to trust in number resource governance. Whether it's policy-making, community consultation, or the stewardship of IP address resources, decisions must be made in the open, with clear reasoning and public accountability. I aim to bring this principle into every aspect of the NRO NC's work.
My strong industry relationships across Northeast Asia, particularly in Taiwan and Hong Kong, enable me to foster collaboration between academia, network operators, and civil society.
If elected, I will dedicate myself to representing the Asia-Pacific community with integrity and transparency—advocating for fair number resource policies and actively supporting the collaborative principles of the global Internet community.
Nominated by
- Name
- Cheng-Hung Lu
- Reason for nomination
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Li-Heng Yu brings exceptional technical expertise and leadership experience that would greatly benefit the NRO Number Council. As CTO of Starverse Network and a Security Engineer at Cymetrics (ONESLEEVE (SG) PTE. LTD), he possesses deep understanding of network infrastructure and internet operations. His role as an Information Technology Player maintaining AS18041/131668/207468 and his involvement with STUIX (PeeringDB) demonstrate direct experience with internet number resources and regional internet governance.
His cybersecurity excellence is evidenced by multiple first-place finishes in national and international competitions, including DEFCON CTF finals and WorldSkills Cybersecurity competitions. This technical depth, combined with his extensive community involvement in organizations like SITCON, COSCUP, and HITCON, showcases his ability to bridge technical expertise with collaborative governance.
Li-Heng's educational background from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's Arete Honors Program, coupled with his ongoing interdisciplinary studies at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, provides him with both technical rigor and interdisciplinary perspective essential for policy-making roles.
His proven track record in network consulting, security system development, and his active participation in internet governance forums through fellowships (APNIC, APrIGF, yIGF) demonstrate his commitment to the internet community and understanding of regional internet development needs. His multilingual capabilities and cross-cultural experience position him well to represent diverse stakeholder interests in the Asia-Pacific region.