Background

Mr. Kams Sze Yeung is a Principal Network Architect with Akamai Technologies, a leading enterprise specializing in cloud computing, security and content delivery services headquartered in the United States with over 10,000 employees.

He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and completed his Master of Computer Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2001. He devoted his career to Internet-related services.

In addition to being a highly skilled Network Architect, Mr. Kams served as a successful IP, System, and Network Engineer for over 12 years with many other businesses in Hong Kong, including the renowned multinational company Equinix, Pacnet, and Asia Netcom. He also successfully managed and supervised a team of network engineers for network design and infrastructure deployment.

Throughout the past 20+ years, he has been participating and contributing to the technical and peering community in the Asia Pacific region, comprising APRICOT, APNIC, APF, KPF, Peering Asia, APrIGF, ISOC HK, ICANN, IETF, HKNOG, SGNOG, MyNOG, TWNOG, etc.

Thanks to his extensive experience in the field, he has been thoroughly involved with APNIC as an Executive Council member. Mr. Kams aims to to contribute to the development of APNIC, and generally, the overall evolution of the Internet, by accomplishing a fair and transparent enhanced system where the community members are safe, included, and valued.

I pledge to you to work on the following platform:

Reduce membership fees by at Least 30 percent.
Reaffirm community lead sprit with one world, one internet.
Be a strong voice for businesses.
Restructure APNIC operation.
Ensure the executive team of APNIC are held accountable to members.
Ensure A free market, where businesses are free to run unhindered.
Re-incorporating APNIC with relocation to Singapore, and make APNIC carbon neutral by 2030.

I’m eager to be part of that community and work hand in hand with every individual in it and I promise to explore all avenues and resources available to me to accomplish the goals of APNIC EC.

Nominated by

Organization:

Mohammad Jamal Hossain t/a Real Station Broadband

Reason for nomination

Given Mr. Lu’s presence in his LARUS Foundation as well as PTC (Pacific Telecommunications Council), he has been a great support to the industry. We believe he will continue to contribute with his knowledge and experience in the Internet as the EC of APNIC. We highly recommend Mr. Lu for this position.

Organization:

Cypress Telecom Limited

Reason for nomination

Lu Heng is dedicated in Internet policy and governance. With his extensive knowledge in technology and the success in the business, he has been very supportive to the people and companies in need. In the role of APNIC EC, he will continue to offer his support and know-how for the APNIC members and the community.

Organization:

Nayatel Pvt. Limited

Reason for nomination

Mr. Lu Heng has been actively involved in the development and support of the Internet and the community. Becoming the APNIC Executive Council, Mr. Lu will offer his contribution further in different areas. His knowledge and vision is much needed for the advancement of the Internet.

Organization:

Evan Ahmed Bhuiyan t/a Apon It

Reason for nomination

We nominate Mr. Lu Heng for the APNIC EC. He and his colleagues have been a big help and support to the region and the community. His vision and commitment is much needed for the development of the Internet and the economy.

Organization:

IX Telecom

Reason for nomination

IX Telecom believe in borderless connectivity and we believe Mr. Lu Heng has the vision to make this possible. We will be voting a new start in APNIC by voting for Lu Heng and we encourage the community to as well.

Organization:

Beyotta Network LLP

Reason for nomination

Mr. Lu Heng has been actively involved in the development and support of the Internet and the community. His knowledge and vision is much needed for the advancement of the Internet.

Organization:

Huawei International Pte Ltd

Reason for nomination

Mr. Lu Heng is well renowned worldwide in the Internet industry for his participation in the Internet development and his business achievement. His company is providing the services on the most essential and fundamental component of the Internet. Mr. Lu also has established LARUS Foundation, a charity organization, in Hong Kong to promote the development and education for the global community. He also serves as the member of the Advisory Council of Pacific Telecommunications Council, which is recognized as PTC, a global non-profit membership organization promoting the advancement of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the Pacific Rim. By serving on the APNIC Executive Council, Mr. Lu will be able to bring his ideas onboard and contribute to the community and the people.