McTim

Last updated January 31st 2008
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TIMOTHY M. MCGINNIS

Kampala
www.mctim.amsterdamned.org

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SKILLS 
Project Management, Internet Resource distribution, Reverse Delegation, DNS, DNSSEC, Routing, Content Management, Technical and Policy Strategy, Training

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

African Internet Infrastructure Consultant, Pan-African

2005 - 2008
Consultant
  • Consultant/Trainer on IP resource distribution, project management, African connectivity and Internet Governance issues for African ISPs

  • Coaching/mentoring SME and NGO network operators on how to improve the cost-effectiveness of their Internet connectivity.

  • Pro-bono work as a lecturer/writer on Internet Governance for NGOs and Universities.

  • Volunteer AfriNIC Local Internet Registry Trainer.

  • Consultant on a multiple ISP merger in Uganda, managed and grew their largest account during merger, designed and implemented networks in remote areas, streamlined procurement and support to corporates operating in remote areas.

  • Helped develop a "social venture" satellite provider with an alternative interconnectivity model for Africa in order to bring micro-finance, e-health, e-government and other data services to rural communities.

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RIPE NCC, Amsterdam, Netherlands

2002
Hostmaster/ LIR Trainer/IP Resource Analyst
Responsible for implementing and promoting regional and global Internet IP addressing policies. Duties included:

  • project management,
  • processing IP address space and Autonomous System Number requests,
  • updating and promoting correct use of the RIPE database, offering support and guidance for LIR's (Local Internet Registries),
  • remaining up-to-date with Internet policy developments in the registry system and the Internet in general.
  • Responsible for Registration Services web content management issues, including redesign of department's external web pages.
  • Conduct training courses for LIR staff in various European cities on IP space management and DNSSEC (DNS Security extensions).

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EDUCATION 

Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1981 - 1985

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Philosophy, 3.5 Grade Point Average

 

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AWARDS AND HONORS 
National Merit Scholar Commendation; DeWitt Wallace Distinguished Scholarship; Dean's List; Member of Psi Chi. Extensive experience living/traveling throughout Europe, North America and Australasia. Basic knowledge of Spanish and Bahassa Indonesia, fluent in Dutch. Committed golfer and Ultimate Frisbee player. ISOC WSIS Ambassador. Ongoing participation in various Regional Internet Registry, IETF and Internet Governance mailing lists.

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