João Damas

João Damas is a seasoned professional with a strong background in project management, strategic company positioning, and open source development.

His academic journey includes studying bachillerato at Santa Maria del Valle, pursuing an MSc in Quantum Chemistry, and obtaining a BSc in Physical/Quantum Chemistry from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid.

João Damas has held prominent roles in various organizations, such as serving as a Board member at DNS-OARC, being involved with the Consejo Consultivo para la Transformación Digital, chairing the RIPE DNS wg at RIPE, and contributing as a Senior Researcher at APNIC Labs at APNIC.

His professional experience includes key positions like Founder/Owner of Engineering at Bond Internet Systems, Presidente de la Junta Directiva/Chairman of the Board at ISOC-ES chapter, Principal Architect at Dyn, and COO at Hivecast.

João Damas has also excelled in roles such as CTO at ISC - Internet Systems Consortium, Vice President of Software Engineering at ISC, and Senior Programme Manager at ISC. He has been involved in various capacities with organizations like GCSEC, ICANN, Afilias, and RIPE NCC, contributing to different projects and initiatives.

His vast experience encompasses roles ranging from Network Engineer at RIPE NCC and Rediris to System Administrator at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, showcasing his diversified skill set and adaptability.

With a wealth of experience and a strong educational foundation, João Damas continues to be a notable figure in the fields of technology, internet systems, and project management.