Rolf Bienert

Rolf Bienert is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the Telecommunications, Broadband, Wireless, and Standards industry, during which he has held various roles from Engineer to Vice President.

His expertise includes Technology, Smart Grid, Certification and Testing, Standardization, Smart Energy, and Home Automation. He has dedicated the last 9 years to standardization efforts, actively supporting multiple industry initiatives. Specializing in managing new standards development and fostering collaboration within communities, Rolf has successfully served in Executive Director and Technical Director positions.

Rolf Bienert pursued a Master's degree in EE - Telecommunications at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes Saarbrücken.

Throughout his career, Rolf has been involved in prestigious organizations, holding key positions such as Technical Director at OpenADR Alliance, Manager US Region at IP500 Alliance, Working Group Chair at CEA R7.8 WG1, Technical Director at USNAP Alliance, Voting Member at NIST SGTCC, Owner & President at Bienert Consulting, Technology Development Manager at TUV Rheinland Group, Director of Technology Programs / Certification at ZigBee Alliance, Vice President at KTL, Inc., Executive Director at Global Inventures, Inc., Division/Area Manager EMC and Telecom at TUV Rheinland of North America, Project Manager/Lab Manager at Cetecom ICT Services, and Technician Telecoms at Deutsche Telekom.