Florence Lavroff

Florence Lavroff is a seasoned professional in the field of network infrastructure and content delivery optimization. She currently holds the position of Network Infrastructure Development and Interconnection Manager for Africa at Google.4 With over a decade of experience in the industry, Florence has developed expertise in several key areas:

Professional Experience

Florence has specialized in Content Delivery since 2009, working for prominent companies that have shaped the modern internet, including Akamai and Google.3 In her current role as a Peering Manager at Google, she is responsible for:

• Content delivery optimization
• Developing strategic partnerships
• Negotiating peering agreements
• Designing peering and peering infrastructure strategies
• Managing relationships with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Internet Exchange Points15

Areas of Focus

Florence's work primarily revolves around:

• Network infrastructure development in Africa
• Interconnection strategies
• Peering optimization
• Content delivery networks (CDNs)

Contributions to the Industry

Florence is actively involved in various industry initiatives:

• She has participated in conferences such as ITNOG2, where she presented on Google's peering infrastructure diversification plans in Milan.6
• She has served as a panelist in industry events, sharing insights on challenges and successes in reaching consumers in emerging markets.2

Expertise

Florence's expertise includes:

• Strategic negotiation for network infrastructure
• Peering and interconnection strategies
• Content delivery optimization
• Developing partnerships with ISPs and IXPs

Her work at Google involves bringing edge networks closer to users in Africa, collaborating with local ISPs to host Google Cache, and working with Internet Exchange Points to improve content delivery.2

Florence Lavroff is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and continues to play a crucial role in developing and optimizing network infrastructure across Africa for Google.4