Rob Lanphier
Director of Open Source Development, Linden Lab

Rob Lanphier serves as "open source busybody" from Linden Lab's Seattle office, working with the community in regular in-world office hours as well as via more traditional venues, and ensuring everyone has the tools they need to be productive participants. Prior to starting with Linden Lab in 2006, he worked at a number of companies, including Microsoft, Asymetrix, Conjungi, and RealNetworks, and also worked as an independent consultant specializing in MediaWiki development. During his nine years at RealNetworks, Rob was a key contributor to two important multimedia standards (RTSP and SMIL) and was a leading force behind RealNetworks' open source initiative (Helix Community).

Panelist: Redefining Virtual Worlds For Mass Market Consumption, Tuesday, 10:30 AM, Harbor

Panelist: Navigating the Minefield - Getting the Most from User Generated Content, Wednesday, 5:00 PM, Harbor