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Revision as of 16:23, 6 July 2021

Organization: Habari Node Ltd, AFAM Limited
Region: Africa
Country: Tanzania

Erik Rowberg is the Managing Director of Habari Node Ltd[1], Founding member and Chairman of TISPA (Tanzania Internet Service Provider Association), Vice-Chairman of tzNIC[2] Policy Advisory Committee (TzNIC manages all .tz domains) and Chairman of Arusha Internet Exchange

ICANN and Internet Governance Participation[edit | edit source]

As the Managing Director of an Internet Service Company, Erik Rowberg supported the ICANNWiki edit-a-thon event held in Arusha in 2016 by providing free internet service.

Education[edit | edit source]

1973- 1977  B. Sc Mathematics  Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, USA

  • Putnam Examination Team (Math problem-solving competition)
  • Cross-country team 4 years.

1970-1973  High School Diploma,  University High School,  Spokane, WA USA

  • Senior Class President
  • Captain Cross Country and Track Teams

Publications[edit | edit source]

The Training Component of the Maasai Health Services Project, Tanzania Community Participation: The Maasai Health Services Project, Tanzania

Accomplishments[edit | edit source]

  • Built the ISP (Habari Node PLC) from dial-up to ADSL, wireless, and fibre optic, and GePON, changing technologies as needed,
  • Created commercial software (Accounting, HRM, Payroll,)  widely used in Tanzania.
  • Managed several companies and organizations.
  • Created broadband network involving wireless, DSL, and fibre.
  • Founding member of TISPA (Tanzania Internet Service Provider’s Association), onboard, Currently Chairman (2017 to date)
  • Vice Chairman TzNIC  Policy Advisory Committee (TzNIC manages all .tz domains)
  • Chairman of Arusha Internet Exchange
  • Built masonry vaulted roofs.

References[edit | edit source]