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− | '''Nigel Roberts''' is the founder and CEO of the Island Networks group of companies which run the [[cctlds]] of .GG (Guernsey) and .JE (Jersey). He was one of the first elected members, representing the ccTLD Constituency, of ICANN's Domain Name Supporting Organisation:"the DNSO" (which subsequently became the GNSO and CCNSO). | + | '''Nigel Roberts''' is the founder and CEO of the [[Island Networks]] group of companies, which run the [[ccTLD]s] .gg (Guernsey) and .je (Jersey). He was one of the first elected members, representing the ccTLD Constituency, of ICANN's [[DNSO|Domain Name Supporting Organisation]], which subsequently became the [[GNSO]] and [[CCNSO]]. |
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| ==Education== | | ==Education== |
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− | Nigel studied Computer Science at from Essex University. During his time there he played a minor role as one of a group of students who created the world's first multi-user computer game. | + | Nigel studied Computer Science at Essex University. During his time there he played a minor role as one of a group of students who created the world's first multi-user computer game. |
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− | He graduated with a BSc degree in Computing Science in 1980. In 1978 while still at university he discovered a route to the nascent ARPAnet and claims the dubious distinction that his first email address contained no dots.<ref>[http://www.wwtld.org/aboutcctld/history/wwtld1999/elections/nigel.html Campaign statement for Nigel Roberts]</ref> | + | He graduated with a B.Sc. degree in Computing Science in 1980. In 1978 while still at the University he discovered a route to the nascent [[ARPANET]], and claims the dubious distinction that his first email address contained no dots.<ref>[http://www.wwtld.org/aboutcctld/history/wwtld1999/elections/nigel.html Campaign statement for Nigel Roberts]</ref> |
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− | In 2006 he obtained a Diploma in English Law from OU/College of Law and went on to be awarded a Qualifying Law Degree (LL.B) with First-Class honours in June 2008.
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| + | In 2006, he obtained a degree in English Law from OU/College of Law and went on to be awarded a Qualifying Law Degree (LL.B) with First-Class honours in June, 2008. |
| ==Work== | | ==Work== |
| + | After graduation, he joined Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) which was, at the time, the second-largest computer company in the world. He worked on PDP-11 (RSX) and VAX/VMS computers on diverse projects, including pioneeering work on the ALL-IN-1 email and office automation package, and X.400 e-mail gateways. |
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− | After graduation, he joined Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) which was, at the time, the second-largest computer company in the world. He worked on PDP-11 (RSX) and VAX/VMS computers on diverse projects including development of the pioneeering ALL-IN-1 email and office automation package, and X.400 e-mail gateways.
| + | In the early 1980s he worked for a number of companies and organisations throughout Europe as an independent consultant/contractor, including a number of years as a consultant contractor with DEC as well as at BT, SWIFT, and with the European Environment Agency in Denmark. |
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− | After setting up on his own in the early 1980s, he worked for a number of companies and organisations as an independent consultant/contractor throughout Europe, including a number of years as a consultant contractor with DEC as well as at BT, SWIFT, and with the European Environment Agency in Denmark.
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| He is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered IT Professional. In the early '90s he became one of the first UK engineers to be awarded the pan-European designation as a European Engineer (Eur.- Ing.) | | He is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered IT Professional. In the early '90s he became one of the first UK engineers to be awarded the pan-European designation as a European Engineer (Eur.- Ing.) |
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− | Together with another ex-DEC contractor, he founded Island Networks in 1996, setting up the Channel Islands Registry for the .GG and .JE TLDs. Island Networks is based in Alderney. | + | Together with another ex-DEC contractor, he founded [[Island Networks]] in 1996, setting up the Channel Islands Registry for the .gg and .je [[TLD]]s. Island Networks is based in Alderney. |
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| ==Honors== | | ==Honors== |
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| In 2006 he was made a Fellow of the British Computer Society. | | In 2006 he was made a Fellow of the British Computer Society. |
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| ==Hobbies== | | ==Hobbies== |
− | | + | His hobbies include flying, radio presenting, and chastising spammers. |
− | He lists his hobbies as flying, radio presenting and chastising spammers.
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| {{reflist}} | | {{reflist}} |