ADVISORY/NetWorld+Interop 2001 Hot Topics Discussed by Industry Experts via ExpertSource.

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valuable resource in finding experts who can speak on the hot topics that will
be discussed at the NetWorld+Interop 2001 conference, Georgia World Congress
Center, Atlanta, GA, September 9-14. Below is a sampling of experts who can
share their expertise on the following conference topics: INTERNET
ARCHITECTURE/PROTOCOL: Mr. Roy D. Stubbs, II is the vice president of
engineering and operations for Rapid Link Communications. Mr. Stubbs is an
accomplished telecommunications executive with over 18 years of experience
building global IP and switch-based networks. His strengths include all aspects
of network engineering and operations. His responsibilities include overseeing
the overall architecture, design, and operation of Rapid Link's extensive
Internet Protocol (IP) network. He has worked for such notable companies as
BellSouth Advanced Networks, AccessLine Technologies, and VIA NET.WORKS. PR:
Dawn Benton ([e-mail]). As the former CTO of General Physics
Corporation and now CTO of iLearning, Inc. and LeapIT.com, Mr. Jack Lee is the
consummate expert on Internet technology, use of the Internet by corporations,
online learning and Internet protocol. 410/951-2881, [e-mail];
PR: Cheryl Waldrup ([e-mail] , 540/882-4806).   A
recognized Internet technologist and leading authority on Internet protocols,
Mr. Gerald Ramdeen has a technical background in building distributed computing
and micro-kernel operating systems, signaling systems and packet switching
architectures for ultra high-speed fiber optic applications. Ramdeen actively
participates in several international standards organizations, forums,
conferences and consortiums that work to establish the next generation of
technology standards for convergent voice, data and telecommunications
networks. He founded his current company, Luxcore, a developer of optical
networking systems, in July 1999 and serves as chief executive officer and
chief technical officer. [e-mail]. NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES: Mr.
Patrick Shutt is considered a leader in the telecommunications industry. Mr.
Shutt co-founded Universal Access to unite the fragmented segments of today's
fiber networks. Mr. Shutt has held various senior level management positions
with major telecommunications companies including Arista Communications and
Teleport Communications Group. Mr. Shutt works directly with the industry's
largest telecom carriers and providers on a daily basis. PR: Jennifer Smith
([e-mail], 312/881-4075).    Mr. Farnam Jahanian is the chief
scientist for Arbor Networks. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of
Michigan in 1993, Dr. Jahanian's research has had significant impact on
commercial industry in several areas, including networking infrastructure,
real-time computing and highly available systems. He has written more than 70
published research papers and received numerous academic and research awards,
including a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the University of
Michigan Amoco Teaching Award, and an IBM Outstanding Technical Innovation
Award. 734/327-0000, [e-mail]. Mr. Kevin Oye is the vice
president of business development at Sycamore Networks, Inc., where he is
responsible for the formation of strategic industry partnerships and new
business ventures. Before joining Sycamore, Mr. Oye was vice president of
strategy and business development at Lucent Technologies, where he played a key
role in rapidly growing the company's data networking business through
acquisitions and strategic partnerships, including Ascend, Nexabit and Xedia.
Prior to the creation of Lucent in 1996, Mr. Oye held various positions with
AT&T Bell Laboratories, where he was responsible for advanced market planning
as well as development and advanced technology management. PR: Richard Williams
(richard.williams@sycamorenet .com, 978/250-2909). BROADBAND:

Mr. Mike Lunsford is the executive vice president of Broadband Services at Earthlink. He was responsible for raising EarthLink's broadband services from the ground up into the #2 ISP in the country. Building on the foundation of a dual strategy that encompasses both cable and DSL offerings, EarthLink is poised to stake significant claim to the future of broadband offerings. Mike Lunsford is responsible for maximizing current market potential and demand for broadband products. In addition, they are also developing new processes and models that systematize all the intricacies behind broadband deployment. PR: Kurt Rahn, Director of Corporate Communications ([e-mail]).

Mr. Carlo Lalomia is co-founder and CTO of IntelliSpace. He has designed IntelliSpace's network from the ground up and can speak to topics associated with the Last Mile and broadband connectivity--especially with regard to Gigabit Ethernet, MPLS and optical networking. 212/536-7987, [e-mail]; PR: Kathryn Lancioni ([e-mail], 212/536-7943).

Mr. Michael Greeson, a consulting analyst specializing in broadband Internet services and residential gateways, recently joined Parks Associates after graduating from the University of Chicago with an MA in interdisciplinary social science. Mr. Greeson examines broadband residential access technologies and services, customer-premised broadband equipment, home networking, and voice-over-broadband products and services. Mr. Greeson is frequently cited in the technology press, including The Wall Street Journal, San Jose Mercury News, Broadband Week, The Associated Press, ZDNet, HomeToys.com, XChange, TelecomBusiness, and many other publications. Mr. Greeson often addresses audiences regarding developments in home networking and residential technology. His most recent engagements include Parks Associates' CONNECTIONS2001, IIR's Residential Gateway European Congress, the DSL Forum in Vancouver, and the IP Cable Telephony Forum. 972/490-1113, [e-mail].

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