David
In this particular case the candidate pool would have been tiny,
because the criteria would surely have included being experienced
with both the ITU process and the IETF liaison process, including
knowing and understanding the liaison history. Therefore it
seems unlikely that there would be any candidate that the IAB
did not already know about. So whilst I agree in general,
this is not a case that should raise any concerns.
Scott BTW is an excellent choice and is well qualified on all of the
above counts.
- Stewart (who did not take part in the selection process)
On 27/03/2013 21:26, David Kessens wrote:
Russ, Jari, IAB,
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the IETF about diversity.
A lot of people observed that the IETF is not good in fostering a culture
that naturally promotes diversity and that is attractive for younger people
to join. One way to make the IETF more accessible and approachable is to
stop making appointments for open positions by recruiting only behind closed
doors.
I am very disappointed that the IAB again has chosen to fill a position
without a clear and open call for volunteers.
We can talk a long time about diversity in this community, but it is time to
take concrete actions.
David Kessens
PS This message doesn't in any way intends to doubt Scott's skills.
I am disappointed about the process used.
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On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 03:13:33PM -0400, IAB Chair wrote:
The IAB has just notified the ITU-T that Scott mansfield will be the new IETF
Liaison Manager to the ITU-T.
Please congratulate Scott when you see him. He has done a good job as liaison
manager for MPLS, and I am sure he will do a good job in his new role.
Please thank Eliot Lear for his past service in this role. Eliot no has a seat
on the IAB, and I am sure he will provide valuable support for Scott.
Thanks,
Russ
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Liaison Statement: Appointment of Scott Mansfield as new IETF Liaison Manager
to the ITU-T
Submission Date: 27 March 2013
From: The IAB (Russ Housley)
To: ITU-T TSAG (tsbtsag(_at_)itu(_dot_)int)
Cc: IAB <iab(_at_)iab(_dot_)org>, The IAB Executive Director <execd(_at_)iab(_dot_)org>,
TSBDdir(_at_)itu(_dot_)int <tsbdir(_at_)itu(_dot_)int>, IESG <iesg(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org>
Title: Appointment of Scott Mansfield as new IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T
The IAB would like to bring to the ITU-T's attention the appointment of Mr.
Scott Mansfield as the new IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T.
The IETF Liaison Manager to the ITU-T sees to the day to day aspects of the
relationship with the ITU-T, provides guidance to the IESG, IAB, and the IETF
as a whole on strategic matters involving both organizations. In addition, Mr.
Mansfield will work closely with our other liaison managers to assure
consistency of approach across technologies, as well as see that liaisons from
the ITU-T to the IETF are appropriately allocated and responded to. We expect
Mr. Mansfield to play a significant supporting role in strategic discussions
between the IETF and ITU leadership.
Mr. Scott Mansfield has over twenty of experience in software development and network management. He
is a Principal Engineer in Ericsson’s DUIB Technology Network Architecture group. A long time
technologist, Scott has built object-oriented workflow systems for the US Treasury Department, The
United States Naval Reserve, Federal Express, and the United Parcel Service. Scott has also been the
Lead Architect for Ericsson’s North American Mobile Backhaul Solutions, before moving into a
position of Standards Engineer. Scott has been Ericsson’s MEF Coordinator for the past 5
years and is also an active contributor to the IETF and the ITU-T, and has been liaison manager from
the IETF to ITU-T for MPLS for the past two years.
The IAB thanks the outgoing Liaison Manager, Mr. Eliot Lear, for his valuable
service.
For the IAB,
Russ Housley
IAB Chair
David Kessens
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