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Fredrik Lindeberg

Based in Sweden

Fredrik is currently working at Netnod as a Security Expert in the Security Engineering team. His role is focused on internal processes, public policy development and the implications of policy on Netnod’s services. In 2021, Fredrik defended his PhD-thesis, Coordinating the Internet: Thought styles, technology and coordination. Prior to that, … More

Mirjam Kühne

I studied Computer Science at the TU Berlin, Germany, and have been a member of the RIPE community for over twenty years. Currently I am serving as the Chair of the RIPE Community. More

Milad Afshari

Based in Tehran - Iran

Milad Afshari is from Iran and has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Networking. He has over 8 years’ experience in the network engineering field and has been working for ISPs in Iran. Currently, he works for one of the mobile network operators MTN-Irancell as an Enterprise Network Planning … More

Tobias Fiebig

I am a system administrator turned network & security researcher, looking at digital infrastructures & society, and operators. Currently working at the Max-Planck Institut for Informatics as a senior researcher; Usually speaking for myself and not my affiliation. More

Nick Nugent

Nick Nugent serves as Vice Chair of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC). He is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee, where he teaches Internet Law, Cybersecurity, Computer Crime, and Property. Prior to working in academia, Nick was Senior Corporate Counsel for Amazon Web … More

Mirjam Kühne

I studied Computer Science at the TU Berlin, Germany, and have been a member of the RIPE community for over twenty years. Currently I am serving as the Chair of the RIPE Community. More

Karla Liddle-White

Senior Communications Officer at the RIPE NCC. I started working at the RIPE NCC in 2021, having previously worked in the charity sector, government and the media. More

Alun Davies

Based in Amsterdam

Hailing from a research background in philosophy, linguistics and computer science, I came to the RIPE NCC back in 2016 and took on the role of RIPE Labs Editor in 2020. More

Hisham Ibrahim

Based in Dubai, UAE

Hisham Ibrahim is the Chief Community Officer at the RIPE NCC. He leads the RIPE NCC's engagement efforts to foster a dynamic, inclusive RIPE community. He is responsible for engagement with RIPE NCC members, the RIPE community, Internet governance and training services. Hisham is active on several committees in various … More