Affiliation: Verisign
Nominee Classification: Qualifications not Demonstrated
Nominee 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.]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-seremet-6311a52/
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 organizations with which they are affiliated.
We provide domain name registry services including managing and operating the .com and .net domain names.
2. Relevant Biography
a) Please refer to the ARIN Advisory Council Guidance to the 2023 Nomination Committee in answering this question:
i) Please describe your relevant professional experience and expertise and explain how this background will make you an effective AC member.
Being a part of the community for a long time, I have presented at conferences as well doing a lot internal presentation and work groups. In my work history I worked as a IP admin and today in my role I own the team that is responsible for all RIR’s
ii) Attach a resume, curriculum vitae, or other biography highlighting your experience most relevant to the duties of the AC. Do not include your home address or personal contact information on the resume, as it will be made public as part of the election material.
https://arin-elections.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/seremet_resume.pdf
iii) Optionally, you may also include additional web links to external websites (e.g., social media), though not as a substitute for your biography.
N/A
b) The role of the Advisory Council is to advise the Board of Trustees on Internet number resource policy and related matters. Describe a similar experience you have had in such an advisory role.
I’ve been point for Verisign on ensuring to review all polices that are proposed and what effect they may have on Verisign. I’ve participated in policy discussions and would be looking forward doing it again in near future.
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 think that I have conflict of interest being part of the ARIC AC
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 (i.e. “If elected, I will resign from the position of ________ before 31 Dec 2023”). 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.
I will be able to attend AC meetings
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?
I attended few of the meetings, and I think that the way the things are today they work. Would like further engagement from community, but i find that is always hard as some do not want to talk publicly.
b) What areas of Internet number resource policy, if any, need more attention by ARIN; why?
I think we are still reviewing RPKI policies and impacts that they may have on the critical infrastructures . We at Verisign are concerned with it and looking to have more safe guards around it.
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.
I think my personality and being well know within the community will help ARIC AC with the future development