Affiliation: Olum Consulting Inc
Candidate Assessment: Qualified
Candidate Questionnaire
1. Public Contact Information:
a) Please provide one URL to an online location (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) where community members can dialogue with you. [Optional.]
b) Please identify your organizational affiliations. Note that Advisory Council (AC) members serve as individuals required to take ARIN’s best interests into account—not those of the organizations with which they are affiliated.
Olum Consulting Inc
2. Relevant Biography:
a) Please describe your relevant professional experience and expertise and explain how this background will make you an effective AC member.
CALEB OGUNDELE
a) Relevant Professional Experience & Expertise
I am a Canadian citizen based in Winnipeg, within the ARIN service region, bringing over 20 years of deep engagement in Internet governance, technical capacity building, and policy development—strongly aligned with ARIN’s Advisory Council.
AFRINIC PDP Leadership & Authorship
Served as Vice‑Chair of AFRINIC’s Nominations Committee and active member of its Policy Development Working Group (PDWG). Co‑authored the “Chairs Elections Process” proposal with Jordi Palet Martinez, clarifying PDWG chair eligibility, diversity, and conflict-of-interest policies.
Contributed detailed inline edits to refine chair selection criteria in April 2021, enhancing transparency and integrity.
Co‑chaired technical policy sessions on IPv6 deployment and RPKI implementation, and supported consensus-building for proposals like afrinic‑2024‑01 (Resource Expansion Policy) and afrinic‑2023‑04 (Resource Transfer & Allocation Modernization).
Authored public feedback to strengthen abuse-reporting language and registry auditing in draft policies. Mentored AFRINIC Fellows at policy sessions to build new PDP contributors.
ICANN & DNS Policy Governance
Active ICANN participant and previously served as Membership Chair of NPOC, NCSG EC and member of the GNSO‑NCSG Policy Committee. Contributed to DNS abuse frameworks, continuous improvement, and policy refinement.
Leadership roles in ISOC chapter programmes and regional bodies like the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum MAG,and currently in the All Hands Canadian Internet Governance Forum, contributing to policy on cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and national infrastructure discourse.
Technical Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Hands-on experience in DNS security policy, DDoS mitigation, RPKI, IPv6 deployment, and registry system security—core capabilities to uphold ARIN’s number-resource registry resilience.
Cross-Regional Consensus & Mentorship
Deep multi-stakeholder collaboration across AFRINIC, ICANN, ISOC, NIGF, Canadian IGF and technical forums (AFNOG, NgNOG), forging consensus on technically complex policies. (icann-community.atlassian.net, waigf.sched.com)
As mentor and coach, I’ve guided new Fellows and policy participants, raising the bar for regional PDP engagement.
A few notes about me
Grounded in ARIN Region: As a Canadian citizen in Winnipeg, I bring a direct understanding of regional stakeholder dynamics and the operational environment of ARIN.
Demonstrated Policy Leadership: Authorship of AFRINIC’s PDWG chair process, inline policy reviews, and public drafting showcases my ability to construct and refine number-resource policies.
Technical Credibility: My experience in IPv6, RPKI, and DNS security positions me to support ARIN in addressing IPv4 exhaustion, IPv6 adoption, and registry integrity.
Consensus Across Regions: My collaborative work across RIRs and Internet governance bodies ensures balanced, multi-stakeholder policymaking.
Capacity Building Advocate: By mentoring new participants, I strengthen ARIN’s pipeline of informed contributors to PDP and community processes.
b) Attach a resume, curriculum vitae, or other biography highlighting your experience most relevant to the duties of the AC. (PDF, DOC, DOCX files only)Remove any personal contact information (postal address, email, and/or phone number) from your resume/CV, as it will be posted publicly as part of the candidate information.
https://arin-elections.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ogundele_caleb_resume-.pdf
c) Optionally, you may also include additional web links to external websites (e.g., social media), though not as a substitute for your biography.
No response provided.
3. Eligibility:
a) Please disclose any conflicts of interest you may have, real or perceived, that would impact your ability to perform your duty as a member of ARIN’s Advisory Council. How do you propose to resolve any such conflicts?
I do not have any known or perceived conflict of interest.
b) Are you currently eligible to serve on the Advisory Council, according to the Conflicts of Interest Policy?
Yes
c) If not currently eligible, how will you become eligible to serve if elected (e.g.. “If elected, I will resign from the position of ______ before 31 Dec 2025”). If not applicable, simply enter “N/A”
N/A
d) Describe any limitations on your ability to: attend AC and Public Policy Meetings in person; or serve all of the elected term.
None.
4. Nominee Information
a) Have you attended ARIN meetings or otherwise participated in ARIN activities in the past? What did you find the most rewarding from those meetings or activities? What suggestions for improvement do you have?
Yes, I have actively participated in ARIN meetings both remotely and physically. The last two in-person attendance at ARIN 52 and ARIN 55 These experiences have been instrumental in deepening my understanding of ARIN’s policy development process and the collaborative nature of Internet number resource governance.
Most Rewarding Aspects:
The most rewarding element of my ARIN participation has been witnessing the transparent, bottom-up policy development process in action. At ARIN 52, I was particularly impressed by the thorough discussion of eight draft policies, including critical issues like IPv4 allocation modernization, waitlist agreement restrictions, and NRPM cleanup initiatives. The collaborative atmosphere where technical experts, network operators, and policy advocates work together to forge consensus on complex technical matters exemplifies the best of Internet governance.
The cross-pollination of ideas between ARIN meetings and NANOG sessions has been especially valuable, providing both technical depth and policy context. The Fellowship Program presentations and mentorship opportunities demonstrate ARIN’s commitment to nurturing new voices in the community—something I deeply appreciate given my own work mentoring new participants in AFRINIC’s policy processes.
b) What areas of Internet number resource policy, if any, need more attention by ARIN, and why?
Based on my multi-regional experience and technical background, several critical areas warrant enhanced ARIN attention:
IPv6 Deployment and Transition Support:
While IPv4 exhaustion continues, ARIN should prioritize policies that accelerate IPv6 adoption through enhanced allocation frameworks and transition support mechanisms. My experience with IPv6 deployment challenges across different regions highlights the need for more flexible initial allocation policies and clearer guidance for dual-stack transition strategies.
c) Aside from the professional experience and expertise detailed above, describe any other specific skills, background, and/or areas of expertise you believe will assist the Advisory Council in carrying out its duties.
Beyond my documented experience in Internet governance and Internet Number resource policy development, I bring several complementary skills that will enhance the Advisory Council’s effectiveness:
Cross-Regional Policy Understanding: My active participation in AFRINIC’s PDWG, ICANN’s GNSO-NCSG Policy Committee, and various Internet governance forums provides me with deep understanding of how policies developed in one region can create precedents or conflicts elsewhere. This perspective is crucial for ensuring ARIN’s policies contribute positively to global Internet stability. I also observe the NRO meetings in ICANN, providing additional insight into inter-RIR coordination.
Canadian Regional Perspective: As a Canadian citizen based in Winnipeg, I bring direct understanding of ARIN region dynamics and can help ensure policies serve the diverse needs of North American network operators, from major carriers to smaller regional providers and academic institutions.
Economic Impact Analysis: I have understanding of how policy changes affect market dynamics, resource conservation, and equitable access within the ARIN region, enabling more informed decision-making on resource allocation and transfer policies.
Technical Policy Translation: Strong capability in translating complex technical concepts into clear, implementable policy language that withstands legal scrutiny while remaining accessible to diverse communities. I believe this skill is essential in PDPs for shepherding policies to consensus through clear communication.
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion: My experience working across African, North American, and global contexts brings sensitivity to diverse approaches in consensus-building and helps maintain inclusive, accessible processes for all community participants.
My commitment to transparent, technically sound policy development, combined with experience building consensus across diverse stakeholder communities, positions me to contribute effectively to the Advisory Council’s critical work in stewarding Internet number resources for the benefit of the global Internet community.