Geof Lambert Application 2007

History
I am affiliated with: California IPv6 Task Force IPv6 (IPv6 is Internet Protocol version6...the new and improved version of the Internet), the North American IPv6 Task Force, the global IPv6 Forum, the DTM Forum (Digtal Mental Telepathy), Rotary International, Digital Divide Fellowship, TechCoire, Rotary Peace Center at Cal Berkeley. I am the founder of the The Tuesday Group which is a culinary social group that gets together at various restaurants to have fun. At various stages in my life I have been a professional chef, and enjoy spending time in kitchens, restaurants and wineries. In the Rotary world I have been a Rotary Youth Exchange student, and a Cultural Scholar sponsored by Rotary District 2090 in Perugia, Italy. As a Rotarian I was a member of the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks for over 15 years. I was elected to be the club president in Rotary year 2005-2006. I am Past Chair of the District Foundation Scholarship Committee. I am one of the original founders of the Interact Club at Bella Vista High School. I am also a past co-counselor for the Rotary Center for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of California at Berkeley, and I am Past District 5180 Peace Scholar Chair. The International Fellowship of Digital Technology Rotarians is an organization that I founded to help put affordable Internet access in the hands of everybody. I am a member of the Rotary Foundation Bequest Society. And last but not least I am the founder of Digaria. A World Without Borders. www.Digaria.com

I am co-founder of the MetroNet6 network:

The MetroNet6 network project is sponsored by the North American IPv6 Task Force and being led by the NAv6TF sub-chapter California IPv6 Task Force to develop a Wireless MESH prototype network to support network communications within an Emergency Response Network Management framework and topology, supporting First Responders, and will collaborate with the NAv6TF Moonv6 project to support a wide-area-network to emulate Command Control Communications. The MetroNet6 network will utilize XMPP messaging technologies.

Professionally I am a Chief Internet Evangelist/Vice President with Coversant. Coversant is in the business of making communications and presence ubiquitous using XMPP technologies.

Specialties:

Internet, Internet based communications, XMPP, IPv6, social networking, marketing, product development, Digital Divide, DMT, Digital Mental Telepathy, MetroNet6 network, recruiting, advisory board development, organizational development

Code
Not much help in this department, but I know quite a few people who are quite good in this department.

Jabber Documentation
With direction I could probably help here.

Plans for the future
I would like to see XMPP play an integral role in the transition of the world from a person-to-person Internet networked world to one where it is a machine-to-machine Internet networked world, and where the whole population of the globe has equal and affordable access to the Internet network.

Talks
As a forum leader with the global IPv6 Forum, vice chairman of the North American IPv6 Task Force, chairman of the California IPv6 Task Force, chairman of the International Fellowship of Digital Technology Rotarians, and co-founder of the MetroNet6 network project I have given dozens of talks over the years about various Internet technologies.

Jabber - Why I like it
Because it is supported by the IETF and based on open standards.

Why I am applying
To expand my personal knowledge and contacts within the XMPP community, and to help build an awareness of the benefits of XMPP through the various projects I am involved with around the globe.

Contacts
Email address: geof.lambert AT coversant.com

IM: geof.lambert AT soapbox.net

References from IPv6 Task Force
Reference from my work with the IEFT supported IPv6 Forum and some of its sub-chapters:

â€œGeof is one of the most energetic advocates of Internet and especially IPv6 (the next version of the Internet Protocol) you will find anywhere. He is also a highly motivated Rotarian who has successfully tackled some extremely challenging opportunities requiring coordination among many Rotary clubs around the world. A persuasive and reliable advocate!â€ June 10, 2007

Vint Cerf, chief Internet Evangelist, Google

â€œI am quite impressed with what Geof has achieved during the short span as Chair of the California IPV6TF. He has worked very hard to bring up the group and have been smart enough to associate himself with the right individuals to build the California IPV6TF from almost nothing just a few years back. I am very proud to be part of the team!â€ July 2, 2007

Gopan Madathil, Founder & President, TechCoire managed Geof indirectly at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof was a guest speaker at a local users group, and it was amazing to finally find someone who not only was familiar with IPv6, but was actively involved with helping to bring it to life throughout the state. I have become involved in the California IPv6 Task Force, and hope to become more active. Geof is both a visionary and an inspiration.â€ June 20, 2007

Will Murray, COO/CIO, Acorn IT Group was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œI've thoroughly enjoyed working and interfacing with Geof's visionary and out-of-the-box thinking. There is no "business as usual" which is so refreshing from the blase Silicon Valley white collar and sport jacket attitudes. I look forward to a continued relationship with Geof from any context.â€ June 3, 2007

Ozzie Diaz, Vice President, WW Bus Dev & Intl Sales, Firetide was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof was a presenter on IPv6 at the Sacramento Valley chapter of the American Marketing Association. He shared his vast knowledge of how the future of technology will change and affect the industry. Geof's presentation was well-received by the audience - he delivered valuable information that will help them prepare for these changes.â€ May 25, 2007

Susan Wheeler, Principal, Pathfinder Consulting Solutions was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof is one of the key members of the North American IPv6 Task Force and I have worked with him on IPv6 related activities, particularly under the the umbrella of the IPv6 Forum (led by Latif Ladid and Jim Bound) http://www.ipv6forum.org/. I have no hesitation in recommending Geof, especially in any activity related to IPv6. He's a professional and gets the job done.â€ May 24, 2007

MÃ­cheÃ¡l Ã“ FoghlÃº, Director of Research, TSSG, WIT, Ireland was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof is an energized leader in our community. He has taken a leading role to develop the systems that will facilitate the use and capability of internet for the next generation. This is being achieved by creating collaborative forums which include technology industry pioneers like Google's VP and Chief Internet Evangelist, Vint Cerf who is one of the "fathers" of the internet.â€ May 22, 2007

David Gruebele, Principal, Second Angel Bancorp was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof actively participates in the Internet industry where he is engaged in major IPv6 projects such as Metronet, which builds an emergency response network in California. Geof is a valued contributor to the North America IPv6 Task Force as well as California IPv6 Task Force, which he has founded. I know Geof as an enthusiastic and reliable industry participand and leader.â€ May 22, 2007

Peter Sherbin, Owner, Unet Advisors Inc. was a consultant or contractor to Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œAlthough we have no business relationship with Geof, as freelance journalists we have used him as a source on several stories, specifically on IPV6. He is a tireless advocate for his clients, never missing an opportunity to pitch a new story. He does so with good humor without becoming a stalker. He promotes every client with great enthusiasm.â€ May 21, 2007

Don Lipper, Owner, www.WriteTheFirstTime.com was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof is a visionary leader with a great sense of community and entrepreneurial spirit. I had the good fortune to get to know Geof in a variety of activities related to community development and continue to value his contributions.â€ May 21, 2007

John Argo, CEO, Q1 NanoSystems Corporation was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œLeaders are hard to find. Geof's passion and efforts related to IPv6 definitely put him in that catagory. Taking the time to nurture technologies that will impact our future is very hard to do given all of the other day-to-day challenges. Rogerâ€ May 21, 2007

Roger Akers, Owner, Akers Capital LLC was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof is past "President" of my Rotary Club in Fair Oaks - CA. Geof did an excellent job of taking the club to the "next level" with technology and fund raising. The club had great success with Geof's ideas and leadership. Warm Regards, Mike Curtinâ€ May 21, 2007

Michael Curtin, Owner, Town Planner Sacramento was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof took an idea and turned it into an economic reality. He was creative and determined and his vision is benefiting the local and state community.â€ May 21, 2007

Neil Paschall, Managing Director - West Coast, The McLean Group LLC was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof has been a strong supported of IPv6 in North America as well as internationally. He has made many significant contributions. My experience working with Geof on both regional and North American IPv6 Task Force initiatives has been extremely productive. I enjoy working with Geof and look forward to our continued collaboration.â€ May 21, 2007

John Jason Brzozowski, Chair, MidAtlantic IPv6 Task Force was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œI had the pleasure of working with Geof as a chair of the California IPv6 Task Force in the context of the Metronet6 project. I am familiar with his work within the North America IPv6 Task Force and he was an invited speaker to the workshop "IPv6: Deploying the Future Infrastructure" I chaired. Geof's enthusiasm for the technology, for its potential is extraordinary. This quality along with an absolute commitment to the projects he supports and leads define his role as an evangelist within the IPv6 community in North America and worldwide. His contributions have been deservingly rewarded recently with a Pioneer award. Geof mixes very well the ability to see the larger, strategic picture with the attention to details. As such he can highlight the vision of a project such as Metronet6 and at the same time point out project details that others missed. An inquisitive and open mind enables Geof to bring to the community, business and engineering alike, new ideas and new perspectives on existing problems. His qualities are complemented by excellent public speaking skills which convey his passion.â€ May 21, 2007

Chip Popoviciu, Technical Leader, Cisco Systems was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof has been a huge support of the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy. Not only is Geof a committed and successful business man, but he is active and supportive of his community as a whole.â€ May 20, 2007

Daren Blonski, Leadership Consultant, Sonoma Learning Systems was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof has an excellent understanding of IPv6 and is an outstanding proponent of this technology. I've continually found his comments and insights beneficial both to the growth of IPv6 and in building the IPv6 community.â€ May 20, 2007

Bill Cerveny, Internet Engineer, Internet2 was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof maintains a perspective on new wave technology, he's careful to put his attention on only the things that are truly changing lives and the world. He's got a knack to see "what's next" and a long standing record of continuous, unbending focus on learning about what's going underneath on and why it is important. He's truly one of the few technologists who both has vision and explores technical issues down to the core, to understand how exactly they evolve. This talent has served him well and is a blessing to those of us who work with him!â€ May 20, 2007

Jesse Tayler, CEO, OEI was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof gave me excellent advice on IPv6, the IPv6 task force in California, and the Mid-Atlantic group that was formed. His is a subject matter expert on IPv6.â€ May 20, 2007

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Eric Epstein hired Geof as a IT Consultant in 2005

â€œI had the pleasure of working with Geof while I was investigating new IP technologies and came into contact with IPV6. Thanks largely to the effort of Geof, IPV6 looked to me as a vibrant, friendly and very knowledgeable community. Geof even managed to organize a dinner with Vincent Cerf and many interesting meetings with top decision makers. I highly recommend Geof as a man of vision and integrity, combined with limitless energy and friendly contact. Dr. John E. Forgeâ€ May 20, 2007

John Forge, Chairman and CEO, Tekton Software Corp was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œI worked with Geof as a colleague to help support the development and launch of the California IPv6 Task Force. I found him to be a tireless leader, leveraging his own personal resources and contacts to grow this 100% volunteer organization. Geof has sinced dedicated considerable time and effort to the CAv6TF and helped promote and advocate for the MetroNet6 system (a first responder communications network). Finally, Geof's levity and sense of humor, humility, and humanitarian efforts via the Rotary truly mark him as an exceptional leader.â€ May 20, 2007

Yurie Rich, President, Native6 worked directly with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof and I first met about a year ago, and I was immediately struck by his intellect, and obvious devotions to both science and the community. I've since seen him multitask like an acrobat, floating between IPv6, Coversant, Techcoire, and the Rotary. Seems like the kind of person you would want in the middle of solving grand problems. Plus, he knows Vint Cerf.â€ May 20, 2007

Dave Park, President / CEO, Recombinant Inc was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof is passionate about the future of the Internet. He has been key in developing and implementing IPv6, the new version of the Internet that is sweeping the world!â€ May 20, 2007

Laura Iriarte, Owner, thesmartmomsnetwork.com was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof caught the IPv6 bug long before the rest of us. And singlehandedly he brought the notion of promoting IPv6 throughout California and from a base in Sacramento. At first, there were blank looks on everyone's faces, but Geof continued unabated spreading the advantages, how the rest of the world was way ahead of us, etc. etc. He brought great speakers to Sacramento, including Vince Cerf. He got the attention of the CTO of California. Geof was a one man evangelist. Now the rest of us know how important this technology advance is and how we better get our arms around it if we want to stay competitive in the world of technology. Congrats Geof for recently receiving the distinguished IPv6 Forum Internet Pioneer Award.â€ May 20, 2007

Gillian Parrillo, Board Member, Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy worked directly with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof is a great networker and ambassador. He gives freely of his time and is very well regarded across the entire IPv6 community.â€ May 20, 2007

Dave Sanders, Managing Partner, WorldBridge Partners was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force

â€œGeof has done an amazing job of directing attention and getting the right people together to make progress on an important issue (migration to IPv6). I particularly enjoyed meeting Vint Cerf at one of the task force meetings!â€ May 20, 2007

David Prinzing, Director, Network Services & Information Security, Raley's was with another company when working with Geof at California IPv6 Task Force