Michael B. Jones

Michael Jones is a highly accomplished professional in the field of digital identity and security, currently serving as Principal at Self-Issued Consulting, LLC since April 2023. With extensive experience as an author and editor of key specifications for OAuth 2.0 and related technologies at the IETF since 2010, and as a board member of the OpenID Foundation since 2008, Michael has significantly contributed to the development and promotion of digital identity frameworks. Prior to these roles, a long tenure at Microsoft saw him work as a Standards Architect and Director of Identity Partnerships, driving initiatives in user-centric digital identity and standards like WebAuthn and FIDO 2. Michael's early career includes research positions at Carnegie Mellon University and Digital Equipment Corporation, solidifying a foundational expertise in computer science, evidenced by a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University.