Mike Schwartz

Mike Schwartz is an accomplished entrepreneur and digital identity expert with over twenty years of experience in the field.

He is the founder of Gluu, a prominent company in the modern digital identity sector, that serves as a trusted platform by major enterprise clients and governments globally.

Aside from his leadership role at Gluu, Mike is a respected author, having written the book "Securing the Perimeter" which was published by Apress in 2018.

Furthermore, he hosts the popular podcast Open Source Underdogs, catering to the tech community.

In 2020, under his guidance, Gluu spearheaded the inception of the Linux Foundation Janssen Project, aimed at developing the world's most cutting-edge open source digital identity platform.

Mike's educational background includes earning an AB degree in English, History, and Art History from Washington University in St. Louis.

Throughout his career, Mike has held various key positions such as Chair of the Janssen Project Steering Committee, Author at Apress, Host at Open Source Underdogs, as well as Founder and CEO of multiple successful ventures like Gluu, Inc., ZiaCom, ID-Vault, and Spacelab.

He has also been involved in the UMA Working Group and worked as an Independent Identity and Access Management Consultant.

Mike's expertise and experience reflect his deep knowledge and influence in the field of digital identity and entrepreneurship.