Summary
Christof Fetzer is a professor and entrepreneur specializing in Confidential and Dependable Computing, with over two decades of research and leadership experience. Based at TU Dresden since 2004, he combines academic rigor with practical impact as a founder of Cloud&Heat, SIListra Systems, and COO of Scontain, a company focused on secure container execution. His prior role as Principal Member of Technical Staff at AT&T Labs Research underscores a long-standing focus on building fault-tolerant systems for real-world deployment. He earned his PhD from UC San Diego and a diploma in computer science from TU Kaiserslautern, reflecting deep theoretical training paired with applied systems work. Known for translating research into products, Fetzer’s career bridges trusted computing primitives and commercial solutions for privacy-preserving cloud services. Colleagues often note his knack for turning foundational research into startup ventures that address emerging security and dependability needs.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
University of California San Diego
Diploma, Computer Science, Diploma, Computer Science at Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
English, German