User:Claireccraig
IXP Expert and Researcher I have over twenty years’ ICT Management experience at the Caribbean’s leading university – the University of the West Indies, and coupled with my active contribution to the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) – a non-profit organization, I have gained extensive experience in researching, implementing, and assessing the operations of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across the Caribbean region.
I have also earned a PhD in Social Policy focusing on “Stakeholders and Caribbean Internet Exchange Points: A Case Study of Curaçao and Grenada”.
During my extensive career, I have been dedicated to and passionate in advancing Internet networking, security and best practices for Caribbean development. I have worked closely with a wide range of stakeholders including network operators, government officials, business leaders and engineers to promote the benefits of IXPs and foster collaboration. My contribution has spanned from IXP planning and implementation, conducting research, delivering presentations and partnering with key organizations including: ARIN, LACNIC, LAC-IX, The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), ICANN, the Internet Society, the Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC), and Packet Clearing House (PCH).
Some of key highlights of my knowledge and experience in this area include: Curently hold the position of Co-Vice Chair of ALAC and Co-Chair of the Operations Finance and Budget Working Group;
Previously held the position of Secretary of LACRALO;
Influencing the region’s Internet agenda through contributions to local, regional and global forums to advocate for the value of IXPs in fostering secure, resilient Internet infrastructure;
Successfully raised financing to fund the establishment of the Caribbean IXP Directory and Traffic Monitoring System;
Project Manager for setting up of 3 IXPs in the Caribbean;
CaribNOG Director, where I coordinate and organize bi-annual meetings and webinars, present papers, collaborate with other ICT stakeholders to building awareness for Caribbean ICT development within the technical community;
Provide mentorship to novice researchers through a Regional Internet Registry, offering guidance and support in their professional development.