Packet Forwarding by Russ White

Russ White is one of the most respected figures in the networking industry, known for his deep expertise in routing protocols, network architecture, and protocol design. With over two decades of experience, Russ has worked at leading organizations including Cisco, LinkedIn, and Juniper, contributing to the development of many networking technologies at the IETF.

He is a prolific author, having written multiple authoritative books on network design, routing, and distributed systems, and is also a regular speaker at global conferences.

Russ holds multiple certifications including CCIE and CCDE, and he brings a unique, foundational approach to teaching complex topics, making them accessible and practical for engineers and architects at all levels.