Building the Internet's missing identity layer
through collaboration, digital identity and security standards, interoperability, certification, and establishing ecosystems
Digital Identity Leadership Since 2005
I'd love to apply the expertise I've gathered creating widely-used interoperable digital identity and security standards and ecosystems to your situation.
Consulting services are provided by Dr. Michael B. Jones
Noted Accomplishments
Widely-used things I've created, always in collaboration with others, include:
- OpenID Connect
- JSON Web Token (JWT) and its underpinnings
- OAuth 2.0 specifications
- WebAuthn and FIDO 2 - enabling passwordless login
- OpenID Certification Program - enabling an interoperable identity ecosystem
Current Work Areas
- Mentoring a new generation of identity standards contributors
- Verifiable Credentials
- Digital Wallets
- Large-Scale Identity Federations
- Proof of Possession
- Selective Disclosure and Zero-Knowledge Proofs
- Passwordless Login
- OpenID Foundation board service and consulting
- Co-chairing the OpenID Connect working group
- Co-chairing the IETF COSE working group
Why Work with Me?
I've developed a reputation for getting things done that matter in collaboration with others. I look at the whole problem, not just technologies, but also business models, usability, interoperability, and how to achieve adoption. I'd love to work with you to help you achieve your goals!