 | | | Optimising Communication Efficiency through Standards Tuesday May 18, 2010 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | |
|  Chair: Manuel Hermosilla, Chief Enterprise Architect, DOD Manuel N. Hermosilla is the Chief of the Operational Support Systems Division for the Defense Information Systems Agency. His focus is providing Net-Centric OSS solutions that enable end-to-end situational awareness and information sharing services across the Department of Defense. During his 17-year tenure with the Agency, Mr. Hermosilla served in a variety of roles from project engineer to Systems Integrator and Implementation Manager for the GIG-BE Network Management System.
| Integrating SATCOM and Spectrum Management into Standards-Based NetOpsThis presentation explains why integrating Satellite Communications (SATCOM) operations and management (O&M) into Global Information Grid (GIG) NetOps is essential for the unified situational awareness (SA) and rapid response capabilities needed to support mission assurance for net-centric operations. DISA's Integrated SATCOM Operations & Management (ISOM) Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD) promises to advance GIG NetOps in both the short- and long-term by addressing critical gaps in SA and resource allocation and utilization. SATCOM resources are uniquely limited in nature and optimized monitoring, reporting, and resource control are crucial to efficiency, effectiveness, and mission assurance. Managing SATCOM in a unified manner with other GIG resources and capabilities -- leveraging industry standard technologies, policy-based management, and service-oriented architecture -- enables maximal realization of 'commander's intent' and supports the objective of GIG convergence. | Speakers: | | Sriram Chakrapani, Chief, Integration Engineering Division, DOD | |  Mr. Chakrapani is currently the Chief of the Integration Engineering Division of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Global Information Grid (GIG) Engineering Center. The Integrating Engineering division is a focal point in the synchronization and integration of existing Command and Control (C2) applications, GIG Enterprise Services and NetOps/Information Assurance (IA) applications and services across multiple programs into a joint GIG architecture to achieve a network-centric vision. Currently, Mr. Chakrapani is leading DISA efforts in assessing evolving technologies in the area of Policy-based Enterprise Management (PBEM) and implementing a standards based approach in the areas of Network Perimeter Defense and Satellite Communications (SATCOM). | | Global Mobility & Broadband Communications on the MoveImagine the possibility of delivering mobile broadband satellite communications anywhere, anytime and anyhow. What standards must we refine to bridge communications across disparate networks? We have the technology to integrate various broadband network; now we need to work on standards, back-office operations and build the agreements and consortiums similar to those of the wireless heyday of the early 1990's. This presentation will focus on the challenges and opportunities of mobile broadband satellite communications. | Speakers: | | Mike Turner, Program Manager, Boeing Broadband SatCom Network - BBSN, Boeing Company | |  Mike Turner has over 17 years experience in serving DoD and Commercial customers with innovative wireless communications. He’s led organizations which provide mobile, fixed and satellite communications services requiring advanced Operations Support (OSS) and Network Management (NMS) systems. He is the acting Director of Information Services. He also serves as Program Manager of the Boeing Broadband SatCom Network (BBSN) that supports the US National Senior Leaders with end-to-end global, aero-mobile satellite communications services. Prior to Mike’s current leadership role with The Boeing Company, he led the Network Operations organization for Connexion by Boeing. Mr. Turner earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA. He is also an Airline Transport Pilot and is pursuing his helicopter pilot certificate. | | Using TM Forum Standards in Defense Network ManagementThis presentation depicts usage of TM Forum frameworks and standards in a defense context in order to optimize network management efficiency. This will be investigated through integration and automation support insertion for defense communication and information systems, while taking into account specific security requirements. | Speakers: | | Marc Gambert, Nework Architect, Thales Communications SA | | Marc Gambert is networks and system architect in the System Engineering and Architecture (SEA) competency center of Thales Communications. SEA mission is to define technical strategy and provide engineering support to the business units. Marc Gambert has two decade of experience in defense system architecture. | |
| | PBNM & Autonomic BehaviorTuesday May 18, 2010 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | |
| Chair: Sriram Chakrapani, Chief, Integration Engineering Division, DODMr. Chakrapani is currently the Chief of the Integration Engineering Division of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Global Information Grid (GIG) Engineering Center. The Integrating Engineering division is a focal point in the synchronization and integration of existing Command and Control (C2) applications, GIG Enterprise Services and NetOps/Information Assurance (IA) applications and services across multiple programs into a joint GIG architecture to achieve a network-centric vision. Currently, Mr. Chakrapani is leading DISA efforts in assessing evolving technologies in the area of Policy-based Enterprise Management (PBEM) and implementing a standards based approach in the areas of Network Perimeter Defense and Satellite Communications (SATCOM).
| How to Slice the PIE? Policy Information Exchange, Complex Event Processing, and Distributed Policy Execution in an Autonomous WorldAs autonomous devices dramatically outnumber people on global broadband networks, a critical challenge for enterprises, CSPs, MSOs and defense agencies will be the balance between human control and network automation. The Policy Information Exchange (PIE) model, coupled with robust capabilities for complex event processing and distributed policy execution, and applied in the context of the TM Forum Frameworx, will be key enablers of the successful exploitation of network automation capabilities to achieve intended mission outcomes under often constrained and volatile operating conditions. | Speakers: | | Bob Natale, Chief Engineer, Joint NetOps & Cyber Defense, MITRE | |  Bob Natale is the Chief Engineer of MITRE's Joint Network Operations & Cyber Defense department, with extensive experience in information & communications technology (ICT) and software & systems engineering. He has created pioneering COTS products in real-time RDBMS, telecom OSS, and Internet management tools; has been a technical leader on numerous major communications management and service delivery projects; has played leadership roles on multiple industry standards in the IETF network operations and management area (SNMPv2c, AgentX, WinSNMP, XSDMI); serves as the US Co-chair of the TM Forum Government & Defense Community, and as the “Government Lead” for the Standards & Technology WG of the Digital Policy Management (DPM) project; and contributes to W3C, OASIS, NCOIC, and other SDOs. Bob has graduate degrees in Software Engineering, Technology Management, and Public Administration, and is currently working on a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. He has certifications in ITIL and IBM SOA Solutions Design. | | John Wilmes, Chief Technical Architect, Communications Sector, Progress Software | |  John Wilmes is Chief Technical Architect, Communications Sector, Progress Software, focused on Progress’ breakthrough solutions for Responsive Process Management. He is co-chair of the TM Forum’s Business Process Framework (eTOM) and Information Framework (SID) Programs, and active in many other TM Forum programs. John was made a TM Forum Distinguished Fellow in 2010. | | Defense Application of Policy Governance for Autonomic DevicesThis presentation discusses the need for oversight to be applied to autonomic devices where independent action can be taken by the device. We suggest a PbM framework to provide the context within which the independent actions of this class of device may be contained within a greater context (i.e. the enterprise) without burdening the device with an overload of environmental and/or operational information. | Speakers: | | Kenneth Roberts, Managing Consultant, Detecon International | |  Dr. Roberts was instrumental developing policy-based architecture incorporated within ISO and ITU-T standards and, continues to work developing NGOSS policy architecture.
Ken was born and educated in Australia and US. He is employed by Detecon International Gmb.
| | John Lowis, Managing Consultant Battlespace Service Management, Logica | |  John is Managing Consultant in Service Management in the Defence Business Unit of Logica UK. He specialises in the end-to-end service management of IT infrastructure, application and network services in the Battlespace and the adoption of both ITIL and the Business Process Framework (eTOM) to develop pragmatic solutions for delivery of secure information services. John has over 25 years experience in IT strategy, programme management, systems development, integration and IT service support and delivery in the defence environment from manager to director level in Australia, UK and NATO. | | Policy Based Network Management in the CloudWith networks extending to the cloud, enforcement of the appropriate management policies is becoming more and more difficult. This session will focus on the measures that can be taken, taking into account aggregation, correlation, pattern detection and governance. | Speakers: | | Edwin Wilkeshuis, Customer Solution Architect, CA Technologies, Inc. | |  Edwin Wilkeshuis is an IT Professional with over 15 years of experience in software technology and sales. He has a broad experience in enterprise architectures and technologies. His experience includes infrastructure management, security, integration technology, complex event processing and sensor networks. The Defense industry is one of his major focus areas. Before joining CA, Edwin has had various roles within Progress Software and IBM, including technology advocacy, business development, multi-channel software sales, client engagement management and core consulting.
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