Dani Johnson
About Dani Johnson
Dani Johnson is the Director and Head of Operations at the Rust Foundation and has played a significant role in advancing mobile driver's license technology and digital identity initiatives in California.
Dani Johnson - Rust Foundation Director, Head of Operations
Dani Johnson is the Director and Head of Operations at the Rust Foundation, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to stewarding the Rust programming language. In this leadership role, Dani oversees operations and contributes to the strategic initiatives that advance the Rust community and its ecosystem.
Dani Johnson and the California DMV Mobile Driver’s License Project
Dani Johnson played a significant role in the project collaboration with the California DMV to develop the Mobile Driver’s License (mDL). This initiative aims to provide a digital version of a driver's license, optimized for use on mobile devices. Dani’s contributions include participating in key role activities, leading operations, and helping facilitate the incorporation of face biometrics and liveness detection into the app.
Dani Johnson's Role in Mobile Driver’s Licenses and Digital ID Interoperability Events
Dani Johnson has been actively involved in hosting successful interoperability events for mobile driver’s licenses and digital IDs. These events bring together government officials, businesses, and industry experts to test and discuss the standardization and interoperability of digital identity solutions. Dani’s efforts support the vision of seamless and secure digital identification across various platforms and sectors.
Dani Johnson's Participation in TSA PreCheck® mDL Testing
Dani Johnson participated in the TSA’s testing of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) at TSA PreCheck® lanes in participating airports. This project aims to enhance the security and convenience of identity verification during airport security checks. Dani’s role involved working on operational aspects and ensuring the successful integration of mDLs into the TSA’s security processes.