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.int)
Cc: IAB <iab at iab.org>, The IAB Executive Director <execd at iab.org>,
TSBDdir at itu.int <tsbdir at itu.int>, IESG <iesg at ietf.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
Ericssonâs 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
Ericssonâs North American Mobile Backhaul Solutions, before moving into a
position of Standards Engineer. Scott has been Ericssonâs 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