Xavier H. Baquero xbaquero@ecnet.ec Nominated Candidate Born: Quito, Ecuador age 49 Education: Civil Engineer degree from the Catholic University in Quito, Ecuador. System Engineer - IBM degree Experience: Vice President R&D for Banco del Pacifico Vice President of EcuaNet (Ecuadorian Internet Backbone) Mentions received: IBM - Andean Region best rookie systems engineer Latin America Banking Federation, Salvador Cardona Award, given to the person who has contributed the most to the automation of the Latin American banks. Statement of acceptance: In the event that the members of the Internet Society nominate me a s a trustee, I will be pleased to devote part of my time and efforts to fulfill the needs of the Society expected from that position.