For 20 years, George H. Dilger II has found success at Dell Technologies, where he long served as a senior engineer and has been active as a subject matter expert within its global product compliance engineering group since 2018. A seasoned professional, he wields extensive expertise in development and operations, building software, and integration and systems testing.

 In his current role as a distinguished member of its technical staff, in which he focuses on Internet Protocol Version VI (IPv6) and keeping the internet secure and scalable in the future, Mr. Dilger manages a multimillion-dollar portfolio of Dell products to ensure compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, leading more than 30 product groups and original equipment manufacturers through various phases of development. Over the course of his work day, his responsibilities include meeting with legal teams, collaborating with development teams, and defining tasks for program management. As a prominent figure and advocate in the IPv6 community, he has made significant contributions to the growth, standardization, and adoption of the Internet communication system.

Since joining Dell in 2005, Mr. Dilger has been afforded opportunities to explore and utilize several technological advancements. For instance, he was an integral member of the global product compliance team at the company, working alongside a colleague to establish the most trusted compliance organization in the world. As a testament to his continued accomplishments and breakthroughs within the industry, he was recently recognized by the Internet Protocol Version VI Forum, an international organization dedicated to promoting the system. In 2023, he was inducted into the IPv6 Hall of Fame by that organization and a year later, he won the Cyber Defenders Award through MeriTalk.

Mr. Dilger previously advanced from a software quality assurance release engineer at Terapulse to a senior software quality assurance engineer at Optovia. He worked for a number of years as an engineer at the Shiva Corporation and as an integration manager for Fujitsu Network Communications. Backed by coursework at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, he launched his career in the technology field as a software quality assurance engineer at Teleglobe in the early 1990s. Attributing his professional success to his passion for his job and his personal drive, he’s been a prominent member of the Internet Engineering Task Force for years.

Looking ahead, Mr. Dilger aims to transition as much of the United States to Internet Protocol Version VI as possible within the next five to 10 years, believing in the continued security of the internet for all.