Rupesh Shrestha is current CEO of Internet Exchange Nepal (npIX) and Chair of South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG). Mr. Shrestha started his carrier in Nepal Telecom in 1998. With his Interest in Internet communication, he started an ISP in 1999 with dialup and VSAT technologies to the current fiber optics FTTH and advance routings. He has been involved in many organizations and is a strong advocate in Networking Communities of South Asia and beyond. He is also fellowship committee co-chair of APRICOT, Steering Committee member of Asia Pacific Internet Exchange (APIX) and has been involved with npNOG, npIX, NREN, Nepal Internet foundation and many other local and regional groups. An Engineer with MBA degree, he has strong experience in various technologies and management of Internet and IX operations.
