Erik Rowberg
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| Organization: | Habari Node Ltd, AFAM Limited |
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| 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), on board, 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.