Kurt Zeilenga Application 2008

My name is Kurt Zeilenga and I'm applying for XSF membership.

Contact Information: [xmpp:kdz@jabber.org kdz@jabber.org] [mailto:kurt.zeilenga@isode.com kurt.zeilenga@isode.com]

Backgound
I've been developing Internet software for a couple of decades now. In 1998, I founded the OpenLDAP Project and served as its Chief Architect until 2007 when I decided it was time to do something new (to me). I continue to advise the project.

I've been active in the Internet Engineering Task Force since 1998, mostly in areas of Directory Services and Internet Security. I've authored/edited numerous RFCs and co-chaired the LDAP Revision (LDAPbis) WG (now concluded). I currently co-chairing the Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL) and vCard and CardDAV working groups.

I work full time for Isode Limited as Internet standards and technology engineer.

Code
I am currently implementing XMPP Security Label/Clearance based authorization in Isode's M-Link product.

Standards
I hope to draft a new XEP on the subject of XMPP Security Label/Clearance based Authorization.

Plans for the future
I hope to develop/standardize more general-use XMPP authorization capabilities.

XMPP - Why I like it
I came to XMPP because I was interested in doing something new (to me). Since coming to XMPP, I've become interested in providing sophisticated authorization controls to XMPP.

Why I'm applying
I am applying for XSF membership as I think I can help develop better XMPP standards.