Author:Roger Lapuh

Roger Lapuh holds a role as a Senior Product Line Manager and Architect for Ethernet Switching at Avaya. In this global position he is responsible for strategic Enterprise Campus and Data Center features for Avaya’s data portfolio. In recent years Roger focused on next generation network virtualization based on IEEE 802.1aq (Shortest Path Bridging), where Roger has co-authored, with other exponents of the industry, an IP/SPB draft as well as several patent submissions that significantly simplify network virtualization. In addition one of his key achievements has been the introduction of the Avaya (formerly Nortel) Multi-Chassis LAG solution (SMLT/RSMLT) in 2001. He is a holder of several patents in this area.