Who are You?
I am a developer and functional verification tester for z/VM. I've been with VM for the whole of my career; since joining, I've worked mostly in the Security and Networking areas of the product.

Give some details?
I started out as a developer for z/VM TCP/IP, doing security enhancements to the stack (e.g., Denial-of-Service prevention, RESTRICTLOWPORTS and NETSTAT command logging).

I've since become the lead security tester for CFT/FVT, though I still do development on the side. I take a particular pride in my work, especially if I find a way to break something Alan or Will was certain was finally working.

What did you do before joining z/VM?
I graduated from Lafayette College in May of 2000. My Bachelor's degree is a dual-major in Computer Science and English.

Prior to graduation, I did two summer internships with IBM Global Services's Internet Solutions department; work included building customer webpages, developing graphics and webmaster work.

Before that, I was busy growing up in the Poconos. I graduated as salutatorian of my class, despite not knowing how to ski.

Do you do presentations?
I'm just beginning to pick up presentations, so this section will be a little sparse. As I continue to meet more of the users and speak to various groups, I'll begin posting .pdfs. For the time being, if I'm out in public, I'm speaking on the topic of SSL for z/VM.

How do we reach you?
If there is something in which I'm involved, and there is any way I can lend assistance, reaching me is best done through e-mail:
b w h u g e n <at> u s (dot) i b m (dot) c o m.

Other Interests?
Beyond z/VM Security and virtualization, topics which pique my immediate attention include:

• The impact of hypertext and the internet upon modern literature (from cut-up theory to non-linear and ergodic fiction);
• The sociology of virtual worlds (from the development of modern online communities to the issues of communication thereby);
• Beginner gardening (my garden is in its second year, and the tomatoes were the only success story in year one);
• Fencing (sport) (as I was an NCAA Division I Varsity Fencer, a long time ago);

When will this page see some exciting content?
As soon as humanly possible, I promise.

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