About: Extensive record of experience in architecting, designing, deploying and managing large-scale, multi-protocol, enterprise-wide networks. Assisted numerous enterprises in strategic network planning focusing on next-generation technologies, network security, and voice-data convergence.

Irwin frequently publishes articles on networking topics for leading trade magazines and is a frequent resource for industry trade press. Regular speaker at events such as Networld+Interop, VoiceCon, SuperComm, and NetworkingDecisions. Conference Director for MPLScon. Advisory board member for SearchNetworking.com and Collaborative Technologies Conference. Maintains MPLS Resource Center and “Real-Time Communications” blogs. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).