NETWORKS
Chris Robb Named New Internet2 Network Operations Manager
Internet2 today announced that Chris Robb will join its staff as Network Operations Manager. In this role, Chris will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the nationwide Internet2 Network infrastructure which includes the new Dynamic Circuit Network and its advanced IP Network. Chris will shape the priorities for the Internet2 Network Operations Center, coordinate with network partners and vendors, as well as manage high level operational issues for connected members and partners. Chris assumes this position as an assigned staff member from the Global Research Network Operations Center (GRNOC) at Indiana University and will be located in Bloomington, IN. 
"Internet2 is extremely lucky to have Chris' unique talents to fill this critical role. Our community will greatly benefit from Chris' deep experience in operating advanced research networks and in working in partnership with our connectors. With the expanded services of our new network, Chris is ideally suited to ensure the highest levels of reliability, flexibility, and performance are delivered to the Internet2 community." said Rob Vietzke, Internet2 executive director of network services. Prior to this position, Chris was a network engineer with the GRNOC where he supervised the 18-month upgrade of the Internet2 Network, working in concert with Internet2 Network Connectors to ensure the on-time deployment of 27 new network Points of Presence. In this role, Chris also led the in-service transition of network traffic from the existing backbone to an entirely new infrastructure. Chris provided day-to-day supervision of over 10 engineers assigned to the network transition and worked closely with network partners to ensure appropriate installation of critical network components. In addition to his role on the Internet2 Network, Chris has also held many technical positions within the GRNOC and Indiana University's Data Network Services Group. "I look forward to working more closely with the Internet2 community to ensure our members always have the most advanced network resources at their fingertips," said Robb. "As our community continues to evolve, our team is uniquely qualified to provide standard services like IP and commodity peering as well as support new disruptive technologies like the Internet2 Dynamic Circuit Network which we believe will play a key role in supporting our members' critical work."
"Internet2 is extremely lucky to have Chris' unique talents to fill this critical role. Our community will greatly benefit from Chris' deep experience in operating advanced research networks and in working in partnership with our connectors. With the expanded services of our new network, Chris is ideally suited to ensure the highest levels of reliability, flexibility, and performance are delivered to the Internet2 community." said Rob Vietzke, Internet2 executive director of network services. Prior to this position, Chris was a network engineer with the GRNOC where he supervised the 18-month upgrade of the Internet2 Network, working in concert with Internet2 Network Connectors to ensure the on-time deployment of 27 new network Points of Presence. In this role, Chris also led the in-service transition of network traffic from the existing backbone to an entirely new infrastructure. Chris provided day-to-day supervision of over 10 engineers assigned to the network transition and worked closely with network partners to ensure appropriate installation of critical network components. In addition to his role on the Internet2 Network, Chris has also held many technical positions within the GRNOC and Indiana University's Data Network Services Group. "I look forward to working more closely with the Internet2 community to ensure our members always have the most advanced network resources at their fingertips," said Robb. "As our community continues to evolve, our team is uniquely qualified to provide standard services like IP and commodity peering as well as support new disruptive technologies like the Internet2 Dynamic Circuit Network which we believe will play a key role in supporting our members' critical work."