Malte Kruse
Senior System Architect at D-Trust
About
Malte Kruse joined Bundesdruckerei GmbH in 2021, focusing on mobile digital identities. With his experience in smart card-based development, his role later expanded to digital identities within the context of physical ID documents. Most recently, he contributed to a proof-of-concept for using post-quantum cryptography in ID documents, such as the German ID card. Furthermore, he actively participates in the standardization efforts of GlobalPlatform's Secure Elements Committee.
Experience
Senior System Architect
Oct 2026 – Present
Malte Kruse joined Bundesdruckerei GmbH in 2021, focusing on mobile digital identities. With his experience in smart card-based development, his role later expanded to digital identities within the context of physical ID documents. Most recently, he contributed to a proof-of-concept for using post-quantum cryptography in ID documents, such as the German ID card. Furthermore, he actively participates in the standardization efforts of GlobalPlatform's Secure Elements Committee.
Independent
Oct 2026 – Present
Malte Kruse joined Bundesdruckerei GmbH in 2021, focusing on mobile digital identities. With his experience in smart card-based development, his role later expanded to digital identities within the context of physical ID documents. Most recently, he contributed to a proof-of-concept for using post-quantum cryptography in ID documents, such as the German ID card. Furthermore, he actively participates in the standardization efforts of GlobalPlatform's Secure Elements Committee.
Speaking
Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference
- The PQC Ready German ID CardBlue hall
- Senior System Architect
