Russ White is Network Architect at LinkedIn, working at the intersection of network architecture, network complexity, and security. Russ' specialties include large scale design, control plane protocols, programmable networks, and research into innovative areas of computer network. he is active in the ISOC and the IETF, a founding member of the CCDE core team, the CCAr core team, a member of the Capella University It Advisory Council, and a regular speaker at industry conferences. He holds both a BSIT and MSIT from Capella University in network architecture, CCIE #2635, CCDE #2007::001, and CCAr, and an MACM in Biblical Literature from Shepherds Theological Seminary.Russ enjoys time with his wife and two daughters at local beaches, teaches classes in a local home school cooperative, and is pursuing a PhD in Philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.