About me
Jochen Kressin is the Founder and Director of Eliatra and a pioneering figure in the OpenSearch ecosystem. As the creator of Search Guard, he brings deep expertise in search security, compliance, and enterprise-grade implementations. At Eliatra, he leads a team focused on delivering powerful, secure OpenSearch solutions tailored to modern enterprise needs.
A passionate advocate for Open Source software, Jochen champions data sovereignty, security, and control. His hands-on approach and practical insights into scaling OpenSearch while maintaining rigorous security standards have made him a trusted voice in the open-source search community. Jochen continues to push innovation forward, helping organizations across industries unlock the full potential of OpenSearch.