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'''Erik Rowberg''' is the Managing Director of [[Habari Node Ltd]]<ref>[http://habari.co.tz/ Habari Node. Retrieved 26 August 2017]</ref>, Founding member and Chairman of TISPA (Tanzania Internet Service Provider Association), Vice-Chairman of [[tzNIC]]<ref>[https://icannwiki.org/TzNIC TzNIC. Retrieved 26 August 2017]</ref> Policy Advisory Committee (TzNIC manages all .tz domains) and Chairman of Arusha Internet Exchange
'''Erik Rowberg''' is the Managing Director of [[Habari Node Ltd]]<ref>[http://habari.co.tz/ Habari Node. Retrieved 26 August 2017]</ref>, Founding member and Chairman of TISPA (Tanzania Internet Service Provider Association), Vice-Chairman of [[tzNIC]]<ref>[https://icannwiki.org/TzNIC TzNIC. Retrieved 26 August 2017]</ref> Policy Advisory Committee (TzNIC manages all .tz domains) and Chairman of Arusha Internet Exchange
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==Education==
==Education==
'''1973- 1977  B. Sc Mathematics  Pacific Lutheran University''', Tacoma, USA
'''1973- 1977  B. Sc Mathematics  Pacific Lutheran University''', Tacoma, USA
* Putnam Examination Team (Math problem solving competition)
* Putnam Examination Team (Math problem-solving competition)
* Cross-country team 4 years.
* Cross-country team 4 years.
'''1970-1973  High School Diploma,  University High School''',  Spokane, WA USA
'''1970-1973  High School Diploma,  University High School''',  Spokane, WA USA
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Community Participation: The Maasai Health Services Project, Tanzania
Community Participation: The Maasai Health Services Project, Tanzania
==Accomplishments==
==Accomplishments==
* Built the ISP (Habari Node PLC) from dial up to ADSL , wireless, and fibre optic ,and GePON, changing technologies as needed,
* 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.
* Created commercial software (Accounting, HRM, Payroll,)  widely used in Tanzania.
* Managed several companies and organizations.
* Managed several companies and organizations.
* Created broadband network involving wireless, DSL, and fibre.
* Created broadband network involving wireless, DSL, and fibre.
* Founding member of TISPA (Tanzania Internet Service Provider’s Association), on board, Currently Chairman (2017 to date)
* 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)
* Vice Chairman TzNIC  Policy Advisory Committee (TzNIC manages all .tz domains)
* Chairman of Arusha Internet Exchange
* Chairman of Arusha Internet Exchange
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==References==
==References==
[[Category:ISP Workers]]
[[Category:Private Sector - General Business/Legal]] [[Category:Technical Community]]
[[Category:CcTLD Community]]

Latest 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]