Network Operations

Qasim Lone

I am a research engineer in the R&D department at RIPE NCC. I am interested in internet measurements, internet outages, data analysis, and cybersecurity. Prior to joining RIPE NCC, I defended my Ph.D. in cyber-security at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands. 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

Leo Vegoda

Based in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Leo Vegoda is PeeringDB’s Product Manager. He was previously responsible for organizational planning and improvement in ICANN’s Office of the COO, and Internet Number Resources in the IANA department, as well as running Registration Services at the RIPE NCC. More

Romain Fontugne

Based in Tokyo

I am the deputy director of IIJ Research Laboratory. The focus of my work is on Internet measurements, data analysis, and routing. More

Arman Obosyan

Based in Tbilisi, Georgia

I lead SkyTel, a telecommunications operator based in Tbilisi, Georgia. My focus is on telecom infrastructure, IP networks, cloud connectivity, and the strategic development of regional digital infrastructure in the South Caucasus and other emerging markets. More