Avesta Hojjati

Avesta Hojjati is a seasoned technology professional with a rich background encompassing software engineering management, security system design, product management, and global standards compliance. With a strong foundation in academic and industry research and development, he boasts over 20 years of hands-on experience.

His expertise lies in translating user requirements into actionable product and technology specifications, developing innovative solutions that tackle real-world issues, and introducing cutting-edge technologies to the market. A prolific inventor, Avesta has contributed to multiple patents and publications in the realm of security and privacy.

Avesta Hojjati holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, a Master of Science (MS) degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Texas Tech University. His academic journey has equipped him with a strong theoretical foundation complemented by practical industry experience.

Throughout his career, Avesta has held significant leadership roles, including VP of Research & Development at DigiCert, Inc. and Chair of the Technical Working Group at ID4me AISBL. He has also contributed his expertise as an Advisory Board Member at Rutgers University Continuing Education and served on the Technical Governance Board at Sovrin Foundation.

Avesta Hojjati's professional trajectory includes diverse roles such as Head of Research & Development, Senior Product Manager, and Product Manager at DigiCert, Inc. He has also been actively involved in research, having served as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Michigan and as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Beyond his corporate engagements, Avesta has entrepreneurial experience, having co-founded and served as CEO of Phalanx Investment Properties LLC and MicroSim Technologies LLC. Additionally, he has contributed to academia through research assistantships at both the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Texas Tech University.

Avesta Hojjati's diverse skill set spans technological innovation, security expertise, academic research, product management, and business leadership. His passion for addressing user needs through technological advancements and his track record of successfully bringing novel solutions to the market showcase his enduring commitment to driving innovation in the technology sector.