R&D Ambassadors Aligned with LACNIC’s Strategy
March 23, 2026
LACNIC’s R&D Ambassadors program promotes and supports technology leaders in the community and their efforts to develop Internet infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through open calls for proposals, the initiative identifies professionals interested in conducting research projects and technical activities aligned with LACNIC’s strategic priorities.
On the one hand, the program seeks to enhance collaboration with technology leaders, identify new leaders, and connect them with the LACNIC community. On the other, it aims to strengthen the regional community’s technological capabilities to ensure an open and stable Internet.
Additionally, the program aims to promote the development of new leaders across different countries and to further develop LACNIC’s ties with local communities.
Over the past year, three R&D Ambassadors, José Augusto, Fernando Tipiani, and David Macmahon, implemented various initiatives focused on training network operators, deploying Internet measurement tools, and strengthening the region’s technical infrastructure.
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Measurements and security
José Augusto organized workshops and technical talks on key Internet development topics such as network interconnection topology, the transition to IPv6 and the implementation of this protocol, the use of the RIPE Atlas measurement platform, and the deployment of RPKI and ROAs to improve routing security. These activities included workshops, hands-on labs, and panel discussions with 50 to 60 in-person participants at each event. As part of his work, 11 RIPE Atlas probes were deployed, including an anchor probe.
RPKI in Peru
Fernando Tipiani focused his initiative on the practical implementation of RPKI at the Cable Visión Perú ISP. This involved creating ROAs, installing a local validator, and integrating it with monitoring and notification systems. He also organized technical workshops for network operators and promoted the deployment of measurement infrastructure and services such as Anycast DNS and BGP collectors. As part of his project, 12 RIPE Atlas probes were deployed, including an anchor probe.
David Macmahon organized multiple technical forums, deployathons, and training sessions in Colombia aimed at network operators and Internet service providers in the region. These meetings covered topics such as network monitoring with Zabbix, the deployment of RIPE Atlas, building a network, and infrastructure modernization. His activities combined in-person and virtual formats, reaching dozens and even more than 100 participants per event. As a result, 20 RIPE Atlas probes were deployed, including four anchors.
