Jörg Ott, Ph.D., is the co-chair of the Internet Engineering Task Force's (IETF) MMUSIC workgroup. Jörg represents ipDialog at the IETF meetings, provides valuable information on the proceedings at the IETF, and helps direct the research and development efforts at ipDialog. Jörg Ott holds a Diploma in Computer Science and in Economics, and a Doctor in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) degree. Since 1997, he is an Assistant Professor in the Digital Media and Networks Group of the Technologiezentrum Informatik at the Universitaet Bremen, Germany.

His contributions to the Internet community:

Internet draft on Session Description and Capability Negotiation
Internet draft on Requirements for Session Description and Capability Negotiation
Internet draft on Extended RTP Profile for RTCP-based Feedback

Paul Long has more than 20 years of experience in designing and developing telecommunications systems. His areas of expertise include VoIP and videoconferencing communication protocols. Paul has previously worked for Polycom and Smith Micro. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Niraj Jain has Over 20 years of experience in broadband networking, VoIP, online services, and computer/networking systems. He is currently VP of Business Development at San Valley Systems, and has held senior positions in business development, marketing, strategic planning, and advanced technology development at 3Com, Prodigy, and Philips. Niraj served as a member of the advisory board for MoreCom, a startup developing systems technology for interactive TV that was recently acquired by Liberate. Niraj holds a Bachelor's and a Master's, both in Electrical Engineering.

Kevin Deierling has over 15 years experience in the design and marketing of system on a chip and mixed signal semiconductors. He has previously worked as VP of Marketing at Mellanox Technologies, 8x8, Inc., the Motorola/Philips Design Center in Netherlands, Dallas Semiconductor, and Motorola. He was a founder and VP of Engineering of Vidus Inc. (later acquired by 8x8). Kevin holds several patents and is the co-author of a book on BiCMOS design. Kevin holds a BA in Theoretical Physics.