Chris Wilkinson cwilkinson@internet2.edu

Senior Director of Network Infrastructure and Operations

Chris Wilkinson joined Internet2 in 2015 and serves on the Network Services leadership team as senior director of Network Infrastructure and Operations. He has led the Architecture group since 2016 and overseen the design and implementation of multiple generations of core network and cloud infrastructure. He also serves on the Global Network Advancement Group (GNA-G) Leadership Team and co-chairs the North America – Research and Education Exchange (NA-REX).

12
Aug
2026

Advanced Networking

Four Updates Shaping the Internet2 Network Infrastructure This Fall

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes As the research and education (R&E) community heads into the fall semester, Internet2 is advancing several efforts through the Trusted Infrastructure Program to evolve the national network and meet emerging requirements. That includes increasing capacity…

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03
Jun
2025

Advanced Networking Cloud

Internet2 Expands Cloud Connect to Los Angeles Interconnect Site

New Availability Enhances Capacity, Resiliency, and Value for R&E in the Western U.S. Internet2 has expanded its Los Angeles location — already a key interconnect site for Internet2 Peer Exchange (I2PX) and Rapid Private Interconnect (I2RPI) — to support Internet2 Cloud Connect (I2CC). The recently completed…

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