Rob de Ruig

Architected the complete peering and transit policy for the Dutch market. Managed relationships with major ISPs, IXPs, and content providers to optimize national connectivity.

Served as Product Manager for IP Transit. A key focus was managing Tier-1 peering agreements with major global networks, ensuring robust connectivity. Additionally, I bridged the gap between technical network capabilities and commercial product offerings for international enterprise clients.

Extensive experience with Tier-1 networks. Managed global transit flows, complex BGP routing, and international capacity planning for one of the world's largest carriers.

Managed the European network backbone. Successfully negotiated and implemented the first strategic peering agreements, significantly improving latency and reliability for cross-border traffic.

One of the first professionals in the Netherlands to work with commercial internet infrastructure at KPN. Focused on laying the groundwork for connectivity and understanding the early protocols that would define the industry.