Paul E. Jones

I am a software architect and engineer with expertise in information security and IP-based real-time multimedia communications. My areas of focus in information security include encryption, authentication, random number generation, hashing / message digests, key derivation, etc. Other names for multimedia communications include "unified communications", "collaboration", VoIP, and videoconferencing.

A veteran of both IBM and Cisco System, I worked on numerous projects and technologies, including various signaling systems (including H.323 and SIP), quality of service (QoS) logic and protocols, instant messaging and presence, web-based communications (e.g., WebRTC and proprietary signaling), cloud-based conferencing (including Cisco Webex), SRTP, Media over QUIC, encryption, authentication, holographic videoconferencing, and user and service discovery (e.g., WebFinger).

After leaving Cisco, I formed a software business within Terrapane, transitioning that business from pure consulting company to one also doing product development. Initial projects include AES Crypt and an ultrasound communications library using direct-sequence spread spectrum that has various security uses.

In addition to product development activities, I have worked in various standards bodies to create leading industry standards in the communications area. Some of the organizations with which I have engaged include the ITU, IETF, ETSI, IMTC (now part of MEF), H.323 Forum, SIP Forum, TIA, and ATIS.

I served as the editor of Recommendation ITU-T H.323 and as vice-chair of ITU-T SG16, Chair of WP1/16 (multimedia systems), and Rapporteur of the group working on H.323 and next-generation multimedia systems. I have written several IETF RFCs covering security, quality of service, service discovery, and more.

I also co-founded Packetizer, which is a place where people can share information related to current technologies, communicate with others via mailing lists and discussion forums, etc. Some of the mailing lists exist in support of industry standards, including SRTP and various ITU activities.

I have spoken at many industry events over the years, including ones sponsored by the IMTC (now MEF), UpperSide, VON, FCC, TDI, H.323 Forum, ViDe, and the ITU. I have had articles published or been interviewed for articles in numerous publications, including Internet Telephony, ComputerWorld China, ComputerWorld Hong Kong, CPMNet Asia, Telecom Asia, Voice and Data, The Rainbow, and Light Reading.

Before entering the collaboration and security fields, I worked in the healthcare industry developing a patient admission system, medical billing system, patient scheduling system, etc.

I enjoy taking walks through cities in various countries I visit. So far, I visited Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Belgium, Brazil, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, and Switzerland. I have met a world full of great people and have seen a lot of interesting places.