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| − | '''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]]. | + | '''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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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. | 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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Together with another ex-DEC employee, he founded [[Island Networks]] in 1996, setting up the Channel Islands Registry for the .gg and .je [[TLD]]s. Island Networks is based on the small island Alderney, in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. | Together with another ex-DEC employee, he founded [[Island Networks]] in 1996, setting up the Channel Islands Registry for the .gg and .je [[TLD]]s. Island Networks is based on the small island Alderney, in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. | ||
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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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| + | Nigel received a B.Sc. 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. 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. | ||
==Hobbies== | ==Hobbies== | ||
His hobbies include flying, radio presenting, and chastising spammers. | His hobbies include flying, radio presenting, and chastising spammers. | ||
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Nigel Roberts is the founder and CEO of the Island Networks group of companies, which run the ccTLDs .gg (Guernsey) and .je (Jersey). He was one of the first elected members, representing the ccTLD Constituency, of ICANN's Domain Name Supporting Organisation, which subsequently became the GNSO and ccNSO.
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.
Before founding CHANNELISLES.NET he worked for a number of companies and international 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 the European Environment Agency.
He is a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered IT Professional and one of the first UK engineers to be awarded the pan-European title of European Engineer (Eur.- Ing.)
Together with another ex-DEC employee, he founded Island Networks in 1996, setting up the Channel Islands Registry for the .gg and .je TLDs. Island Networks is based on the small island Alderney, in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Honors
In 2006 he was made a Fellow of the British Computer Society.
Education
Nigel received a B.Sc. 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. 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.
Hobbies
His hobbies include flying, radio presenting, and chastising spammers.