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DA NANG,
VIET NAM
4 - 11 September 2025

Terry Sweetser

Nominee details

Title
Mr.
Name
Terry Sweetser
Position
Principal Consultant
Organization
IEISI.ORG

Terry Sweetser

Biographical info

Education/qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Queensland University of Technology
  • March 2017 – September 2019, GPA: 5.667>
  • Focus: Data Strategy
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Queensland University of Technology 1987 – 1993
  • Specialization: Advanced electives in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
  • Thesis: Application Based Security
Experience and involvement in APNIC activities

Terry Sweetser – Community Service & Professional Engagement

30+ years ITEE/Telecommunications experience

Asia-Pacific Internet community development specialist

Executive Summary

  • Extensive leadership in Asia-Pacific Internet community development through:
  • Committee service, technical training, and capacity building
  • Long-term engagement in fellowship programs, conferences, and technical knowledge transfer
  • Recognized expertise in RPKI, network automation, IPv6, and operations training

Committee Leadership & Governance

Fellowship Committee Service

Supporting next-generation Internet professionals across South Asia

  • SANOG
  • SANOG 41 & 42 – Fellowship Committee (APNIC Representative)
  • bdNOG
  • bdNOG 17, 18, 19 (2023–2025) – Fellowship Committees (APNIC Representative)

Conference Program & Organizing Committees

APNIC/APRICOT Leadership

  • APNIC 54 (2022) – Program Committee & Fellowship Committee
  • APNIC 52 (2021) – Technical Session Moderator
  • APNIC 49 (2020) – Organizing Committee (Melbourne)
  • APNIC 51 (2021) – Organizing Committee (Virtual)

Special Interest Group (SIG) Involvement

  • Routing Security SIG Co-Chair Nominee – APNIC 52 (2021)

Regional Training & Technical Leadership

Major Conference Training

  • APNIC 59 / APRICOT 2025 (Malaysia) – Lead Instructor, 4-day Network Automation Workshop
  • APNIC 57 / APRICOT 2024 (Thailand) – RPKI Presenter & Network Automation Workshop Co-Instructor
  • APNIC 54 (Singapore) – Network Management Workshop Tutor
  • APNIC 53 / APRICOT 2022 (Virtual) – Multiple Presentations:
  • APrIGF Natural Disasters Panel
  • Peering Toolbox
  • ccTLD Data Analysis
  • RPKI Research

Network Operators Group (NOG) Engagement

South Asia

  • SANOG 39 (Bangladesh) – Bangladesh & South Asia Internet Landscape
  • SANOG 40 (Sri Lanka) – BCP 185 is a “must-do” (RPKI Security)
  • npNOG 10 (Nepal) – Internet Security Presenter & 4-day Workshop Instructor

Pacific Islands

  • PacNOG 31 (Vanuatu) – Technical participation & capacity building
  • PacNOG 32 (Tonga) – Cybersecurity & IPv6 training
  • PacNOG 33 (Guam) – Career Development & Network Monitoring Workshop

Regional

  • NZNOG 2023 & 2025 (New Zealand) – APNIC Updates & Technical Presentations
  • Specialized Technical Events & Training Missions
  • MYIX BGP Workshop 2024 (Malaysia) – Specialized BGP Training
  • Everything Open 2024 (Gladstone, Australia) – IPv6 Instructor & RPKI Co-presenter
  • IETF 119 (Brisbane, 2024) – Represented APNIC in standards development
  • Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA)
  • PITA 29 AGM (Solomon Islands, 2025) – Peering Workshop Facilitator
  • PITA 28 AGM (Vanuatu, 2024) – Technical Participation
  • PITA 27 AGM (PNG, 2023) – Internet Exchange Points Presentation

Regional Training Missions

  • Pakistan IPv6 Deployment (2024) – APNIC Academy-led
  • Papua New Guinea IPv6 Mission (2023) – Pacific IPv6 Support
  • Australia RPKI Roadshow (2023) – Multi-city (Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne)

Research & Technical Contributions

Routing Security Research & Advocacy

  • RPKI Adoption Study – Government & critical infrastructure (ISOC)
  • APNIC Podcast – “Do government networks have a role in deploying RPKI?” (2022)
  • BCP 185 Advocacy – Promoting data integrity in South Asia

Knowledge Sharing

  • APNIC Blog Author – Regular posts on South Asian Internet development
  • 15+ Conference Presentations – RPKI, IPv6, network automation

Community Impact & Geographic Reach

Communities Served

  • South Asia – Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Afghanistan, Maldives, Bhutan
    • Pacific Islands – Tonga, Guam, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, PNG Others – Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia

Metrics

  • 10+ multi-day workshops (2022–2025)
  • 5 Fellowship Committees
  • 500+ engineers trained
  • Reach: 15+ Asia-Pacific economies

Professional Development Focus Areas

  • Network Automation
  • Routing Security (RPKI)
  • IPv6 Deployment
  • Network Monitoring & Management
  • Internet Exchange Points
  • Career Development for Engineers

Organizational Transitions & Career Progression

Career Path

  • IX Australia (2020) → IO Networks (2021–2022) → APNIC Training Delivery Manager (2022–2025)

Role Development

  • Committee Volunteer → Presenter → Instructor → Regional Leader → Fellowship Mentor → Community Ambassador

Geographic Expansion

  • Australia → South Asia → Pacific → Asia-Pacific Regional Leadership

Recognition & Community Trust

  • Sustained Fellowship Committee Roles (SANOG, bdNOG)
  • Leadership Role at APNIC – Training Delivery Manager
  • SIG Leadership Nomination – Routing Security Expertise
  • Regional Conference Ambassador – 15+ economies
  • Recognized SME – RPKI, IPv6, Network Automation

This record demonstrates sustained commitment to Asia-Pacific Internet community development through training, governance, and leadership in conference organization, fellowship mentorship, and capacity building.

Nominee statement

Why I’m Running

I’m running for Chair of the Routing Security SIG because RPKI adoption in our region remains frustratingly slow. I believe I can help address the real-world barriers to deployment.

Background

  • 30+ years working on Internet infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific
  • Managed training delivery for APNIC across South Asia and Oceania
  • Published research on RPKI deployment in Australia and NZ
  • Currently consulting on strategic Internet infrastructure initiatives
  • Secretary, Pacific Islands Internet Exchange – routing security is a priority

What I Aim to Achieve

  • RPKI Implementation Focus

Address practical barriers: resource constraints, training gaps, and business cases.

  • Knowledge Exchange Platform

Launch dedicated sessions at APNIC/APRICOT conferences for real-world RPKI problem-solving.

  • Online Community Updates

Organize two virtual events per year focused on RPKI and emerging standards (e.g., ASPA).

  • Targeted Regional Coordination

Recognize and address the different needs of island nations, enterprise networks, etc.

Why Me?

I understand both technical and operational sides of RPKI. I’ve worked with a range of networks—from small Pacific ISPs to national infrastructure providers—and know that deployment issues are often practical, not technical.

If elected, I’ll deliver:

  • Better deployment resources
  • Real-world case studies
  • Hands-on support for RPKI adoption

Terry Sweetser - Founder, The Internet Engineering and Infrastructure Strategic Initiative

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