Ed Horley

Ed Horley is a prominent figure in the networking and IPv6 industry with over 20 years of experience. He currently serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of HexaBuild, a company focused on accelerating worldwide IPv6 adoption.1 In addition to his role at HexaBuild, Horley has been a Co-Host at Packet Pushers Interactive, LLC since June 2018.1

Professional Background

Horley's expertise lies in designing, deploying, and supporting data center and enterprise networks, with a particular focus on IPv6 and cloud technologies.1 His career history includes:

• Sr. Network Engineer at Peak IP Solutions, LLC (2006-2011)
• Sr. Network Engineer at j2 Global Communications, Inc. (2000-2006)
• Sr. Network Engineer at TimeShift, Inc. (1996-2000)

Education and Certifications

Horley holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of the Pacific.1 He has also obtained several notable certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• IPv6 Forum Gold Certified IPv6 Engineer
• IPv6 Forum Gold Certified IPv6 Trainer

Contributions to the Field

Horley is a recognized expert in IPv6 and has made significant contributions to the field:

• Author: He wrote "Practical IPv6 for Windows Administrators," published by Apress in 2013.1
• Educator: Horley created Pluralsight courses on IPv6, including "IPv6: Introduction to the Protocol" and "IPv6 and Microsoft Windows".1
• Industry Leadership: He serves on the Technical Advisory Board for Infoblox's IPv6 Center of Excellence and is the Co-Chair of the California IPv6 Task Force.1

In recognition of his efforts to promote IPv6 adoption, Horley was inducted into the IPv6 Forum Hall of Fame as an Evangelist for 2019-2020.1

Ed Horley's LinkedIn profile (username: ehorley) reflects his extensive experience and ongoing commitment to advancing IPv6 technology and education in the networking industry.