Rick Graziani - IPv6 Fundamentals A Straightforward Approach to Understanding IPv6

A Straightforward Approach to Understanding IPv6

Rick Graziani

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IPv6 Fundamentals: A Straightforward Approach to Understanding IPv6

Rick Graziani

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Rick Graziani teaches computer science and computer networking courses at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California. Prior to teaching, he worked in the information technology field for Santa Cruz Operation, Tandem Computers, and Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation. He holds an M.A. in computer science and systems theory from California State University Monterey Bay. Rick also does consulting work for Cisco Systems. When he is not working, he is most likely surfing at one of his favorite Santa Cruz surf breaks.

Rick Graziani, the early years.

Jim Bailey, CCIE #5275 (Routing & Switching; Service Provider) and CCDE #20090008, is a Services Technical Leader at Cisco Systems with more than 20 years of experience in networking. As part of the Central Engineering Network Architecture and Design Advanced Services team, he focuses on the architecture, design, and implementation of networks for Enterprise, Service Provider, and Government customers. He has focused on IPv6 integration into those networks over the last seven years.

Yenu Gobena is a Distinguished Service Engineer in a strategic role in the Borderless Network Architecture and Design Space. He is also a key player in evangelizing, consulting, and enabling multiple Cisco architectures such as BYOD, VDI/VXI, IPv6, converged Core infrastructures, and Data Centers. Yenu also focuses on consulting and providing design services to some of the leading IPv6 adopters globally. Yenu has been leading IPv6 customer delivery engagements and workshops for several years, and he has earned a trusted advisory role for dozens of accounts around the globe. He is a sought-after industry speaker and represents Cisco at key IPv6 initiatives around the world. Based in Research Triangle Park (Raleigh, N.C.), he has experience in a broad range of technologies, including Routing and Switching, MPLS, SP Mobility, IPv6 Architecture and Design, Enterprise, and SP NGN Architectures. Yenu holds a B.S. in telecommunications from the State University of New York. He has two children, Amara and Elena, with his wife, Molly. Yenu is CCIE certified, has published multiple white papers, and is an IPv6 Forum Certified Gold Trainer.