Speaker Details

Randy began his career in software development for Nortel Network / Bell Northern Research in telephony-based VoIP systems. Following Nortel / BNR, Randy joined Cisco Systems Advanced Services SP Video, where he broadened his knowledge in data center and cloud eco-systems. This is where Randy was first exposed to OpenStack.

Since that time, Randy has been working with OpenStack since the Havana release across various components of OpenStack, primarily in Neutron. His principle focus has been on IPv6 and its implementation in OpenStack. In the Havana release, Randy along with his colleague, Shixiong Shang, developed a PoC of IPv6 in Neutron, and then became involved with the IPv6 sub team when it formed in the Icehouse release.

Randy currently works for CloudPerceptions, a cloud service-assurance startup company based in Raleigh, NC, USA. In his role at CloudPerceptions, he is responsible for defining the product evolution strategy, requirements, and architecture.