Sal Kimmich is a privacy and security subject-matter expert and open-source developer and mentor. They’ve led security-by-design across cloud, HPC, and AI: embedding ISO 27001 practices, OpenSSF methods, and confidential computing into real projects. Their work spans developer advocacy at Sonatype, technical direction at GadflyAI, and a privacy advisory role with OurWorlds. Sal became an open source nerd during their years working with NeuroDebian and bash scripting into supercomputers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Current recognitions include UK Top 50 Open Source Contributor (2023), a shortlist for Security Woman of the Year (2024), and avid member of the Stone Club UK.