Johannes Ernst

Johannes Ernst is a versatile professional known for his diverse ventures and contributions across various industries. With a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering from institutions like Univ Karlsruhe and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Johannes has honed his skills in negotiation, coding, product development, venture capital raising, and industry group leadership.

He has a history of leadership roles such as being the Co-Founder at FediForum, CEO of Dazzle Labs Inc., and President and CEO of Indie Computing Corp. Additionally, Johannes has been involved in noteworthy organizations like MyData Silicon Valley, where he was a Co-Founder, and Project App Assay for COVID-19, where he served as a Co-founder.

Johannes Ernst's influential presence extends to his involvement in shaping industry standards and alliances. He has been the Founding Director of Me2B Alliance (now Internet Safety Labs), a Co-founder of OpenID Foundation, and a Founder of the Open Source Identity System (OSIS) initiative. Johannes has also made significant contributions as the CEO and Founder of NetMesh Inc., Chair of the RTAD effort in the Object Management Group, and Founder of Aviatis Corp.

His professional journey includes roles such as Staff Software Engineer at Integrated Systems Inc., Vice Chair at the CDIF Technical Committee of the Electronic Industries Association, and Research Engineer positions at FZI (Forschungszentrum Informatik) in Karlsruhe, Germany, as well as BMW Research and Engineering. Johannes has proven his skills in technical architecture within the IoT domain during his tenure as an IoT System Architect at Lunera Lighting.

Johannes Ernst's philosophy encompasses a holistic approach to his work, as evidenced by his involvement in diverse tasks ranging from technical aspects like software engineering to more practical responsibilities such as putting in a hardwood floor or brewing coffee. Regardless of the role, Johannes brings a spirit of innovation, dedication, and fun to everything he does.