IIESoc Board Election
IIESoc NomCom & Election
The Nomination Committee for 2022 is Praneet Kaur, Shwetha Bhandari, and Dhruv Dhody. They can be reached at nomcom22 (at) iiesoc.in
There are two board seats open for this election cycle.
Proposed Timeline
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The nomination period starts on Aug 22, 2022
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The nomination period ends on Sep 5, 2022
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Questionnaires are due by Sep 19, 2022
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The election Period is Oct 10 - Nov 10, 2022
Meet the Candidates
Q&A with Priyanka Sinha Q: Why do you want to serve on the IIESoc Board? A: I have been engaging with the IIESoC and INTC since pre-IETF event in Kolkata and would like to contribute more directly by being on the IIESoC board. Q: Describe your experience with IIESoc activities (if any) A: I have been on the program committee of Connections event, I have regularly attended Zoom meetings with IIESoC and INTC members, I assist with weekly event mailers, and I have assisted in a walk through of Oracle Cloud IPv6 webinar. Q: Thoughts on new activities that IIESoc should do? A: Continue RFCs we love. Continue to engage and mentor students. New activity - implement neighbor discovery features for the Linux kernel to support better IPv6 operations involving students, and professionals. Q: Please describe any relevant experience you may have that applies to this board position. A: I have relevant technical education and some work experience in networking. I have successful volunteering experience with Grace Hopper India community. Q: Please describe any experience with IETF or other standards bodies (if any) A: I participated through IIESoC and INTC at the IETF IAB AID workshop Q: Is there any other information you would like to tell us? A: I have been fortunate to have been associated with the inviting folks at IIESoC and INTC and enjoy the inclusive and supportive environment they create.
Q&A with Vishnu Pavan Beeram Q: Why do you want to serve on the IIESoc Board? A: To help IIESoc further its mission Q: Describe your experience with IIESoc activities (if any) A: I have been a presenter in IIESoc organized events. Q: Thoughts on new activities that IIESoc should do? A: More engagement with researchers from Indian universities Q: Please describe any relevant experience you may have that applies to this board position. A: 20 plus years of experience in the networking industry developing networking solutions and standards Q: Please describe any experience with IETF or other standards bodies (if any) A: Co-Chair of the IETF TEAS WG
Q&A with Ajith Kumar Q: Why do you want to serve on the IIESoc Board? A: I have very good experience on Internet Technology (20+ Years), Security and Cyber Security. I have completed CCIE Lab (Service Provider), have very good understanding of Network Security, I have submitted PhD thesis on Securing D2D Communication, expecting results in 1-2 months. I have also complete CISSP, and participated Internet Society (ISOC) Initiatives, Currently working as Senior Security Research Engineer. Q: Describe your experience with IIESoc activities (if any) A: I have attended IPv6 on line sessions Q: Thoughts on new activities that IIESoc should do? A: Cloud Security is next thing, IOT Security and Securing D2D Communication in 5G Networks Q: Please describe any relevant experience you may have that applies to this board position. A: I am working for a Corporate company this experience might help Q: Please describe any experience with IETF or other standards bodies (if any) A: NA Q: Is there any other information you would like to tell us? A: I have exposure to multiple descipline, BSc with Electronics, Masters of Law , Diplamo in Cyber Laws and Master of Computer Applications, and completing Ph.D in the area of Cryptography, I am also member of Toastmaster International, platform to develop Communication and Leadership skills, I have complted Pathways Project in Dynamic Leadership path.