Widely recognized expert in IP and Optical network architecture, protocols, and systems. Author of a book on optical network control & management, over 100 technical publications; co-recipient of IEEE Communication Society’s prestigious William Bennett award, sought after panelist and tutorial speaker.

First hand experience in consulting to large Telecom customers, determining business requirements and technology needs.  Extensive knowledge of protocols and services at different layers of public networks including Optical, SONET/SDH, ATM, IP, and application layer.

Active participant in IETF, OIF, and other standards bodies, authored numerous standards contributions, one of the first developers of MPLS, and a principal author of the Generalized MPLS standards in IETF.

Experience in product planning & management, business development, technical sales to large service providers in North America, Europe, and Asia.