Russ White
russ [at] riw [dot] us

Summary

An experienced, analytical network architect with exceptional technical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Education & Certification

Master of Science in Information Technology, Networking Technologies, Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Networking Technologies, Capella University
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) 2635
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) 2007:001
Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr)

Critical Skills

• Experienced in all areas of layer 3 network design and architecture, including unicast routing, network security, and a broad range of transport and virtualization technologies
• Internationally known author and speaker on routing protocols and network architecture
• Well versed with the intersection of business and technology

Positions Held

Cisco Systems (1996 to 2011)

Principle Engineer, NSSTG Architecture Team (1999-2011)
Technical Leader, Global Esclation Team (1998-1999)
Network Engineer, Cisco Technical Services (1996 to 1998)

• Directly support the design and architecture of multiple large scale (1000+ router) enterprise and service provider networks
• Develop and deliver network design and architecture content globally to over 10,000 customers through Cisco Live
• Manage the development and delivery of network design and technology content as a session group manager for Cisco Live
• Drive multiple next generation unicast routing initiatives in the space of control plane security, energy awareness, fast reroute, layer 2 control planes (TRILL), and mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET)
• Play a critical role in the development of a new globally recognized expert level certification, the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
• Sponsor and manage research into critical areas of next generation network design and architecture, including disjoint topologies, fast reroute, and network complexity
• Hold a leadership role in the Internet Engineering Task Force, including co-charing a working group and participating in the Routing Area Directorate
• Provide support in high profile critical account situations; troubleshoot and resolve problems in failing or inoperational large scale networks
• Mentor and train engineers throughout Cisco and within the networking industry in skills and certifications

Adjunct Professor, North Carolina State University

• Developed and delivered a class on network design and architecture in the Masters program in computer science
• Advisory role for Cisco certification training within the NC State Extension Center

Accomplishments
More detail on these accomplishments can be found here

• Co-authored eight books on routing protocols, network design, and router architecture
• Authored a number of articles in the networking field
• Co-authored eleven RFCs
• Co-authored twenty-nine networking technology patents
• Member of the Capella University IT Advisory Council, 2007-2011
• Authored Loss of Carrier, a fiction detective mystery novel, 2009
• Created and presented an introduction to computer networking class for middle and high school students, 2010