Yolandi Cloete, DE-CIX

Yolandi Cloete, DE-CIX

With nearly a decade of experience in the peering industry, I've honed my expertise in interconnection, IXPs, data centers, network engineering, and cloud concepts. I've had the privilege of collaborating with industry experts, and tech communities to drive growth and innovation. Now, I focus on expanding the Global Interconnection Academy, promoting training and certification programs, and building strategic relationships to foster collaboration and growth within the industry. As a natural connector, I'm passionate about leveraging my knowledge to uncover new opportunities and contribute to impactful projects that drive success. I am involved in several industry committees, including PeeringDB, NANOG, the Global Peering Forum, the ZA Network Operators Group, EURO-IX (Peering Toolbox), and AFPIF (African Peering & Interconnection Forum).