Simon Bihel
About Simon Bihel
Simon Bihel is the Head of Infrastructure at the Rust Foundation and has played a significant role in advancing mobile driver's licenses and digital ID technologies.
Head of Infrastructure at Rust Foundation
Simon Bihel currently holds the position of Head of Infrastructure at the Rust Foundation. The Rust Foundation is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the stewardship and evolution of the Rust programming language. Bihel's role at the foundation involves overseeing and enhancing the infrastructure that supports the development and maintenance of Rust, ensuring that the programming language remains robust, secure, and efficient.
Mobile Driver's Licenses and Digital ID Interoperability Event
Simon Bihel was part of the team that successfully organized an interoperability event for mobile driver's licenses and digital IDs. This initiative brought together various stakeholders, including issuers, verifiers, and wallet providers, to ensure seamless integration and lifecycle management of mobile driver's licenses in secure ecosystems. The event was pivotal in demonstrating the practical applications and benefits of digital identity solutions.
California DMV Open Source Mobile Wallet Project
Simon Bihel contributed to the California DMV's Open Source Mobile Wallet project, which received the Gartner 2023 Eye on Innovation award. This project focuses on creating an open-source mobile wallet that allows users to manage their digital identities securely. Bihel's involvement in this project underscores his commitment to advancing technology that enables user control over personal data and identity verification processes.
Developing User-Controlled Identity and Data Management
Simon Bihel has been actively involved in development efforts aimed at empowering users to control their identity and data across the web. His work focuses on creating systems that allow individuals to manage their digital identities securely and privately. By participating in these efforts, Bihel contributes to the broader goal of enhancing digital security and user autonomy in the online ecosystem.