Phoenix R&D

Raphael Robert

CEO

Raphael is an expert in the field of secure messaging, with a decade of experience contributing to the development and advancement of the industry. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to contribute to the security of various messaging platforms, helping to improve their safety and privacy. His efforts are part of a broader team endeavor to enhance the reputation of these platforms, amongst others as Head of Security at Wire. He is a co-author of the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol and helped initiate the working group More Instant Messaging Interoperability (MIMI).

Throughout his career, Raphael has collaborated with various organizations, such as NGOs, to gather important feedback and ensure that secure messaging solutions are both user-friendly and accessible to diverse stakeholders. His work in end-to-end encrypted messaging and conference calling, as well as cryptographic authentication systems, has contributed to the improvement of security and functionality in messaging platforms across the industry.

Raphael Robert

CEO

Raphael is an expert in the field of secure messaging, with a decade of experience contributing to the development and advancement of the industry. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to contribute to the security of various messaging platforms, helping to improve their safety and privacy. His efforts are part of a broader team endeavor to enhance the reputation of these platforms, amongst others as Head of Security at Wire. He is a co-author of the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol and helped initiate the working group More Instant Messaging Interoperability (MIMI).

Throughout his career, Raphael has collaborated with various organizations, such as NGOs, to gather important feedback and ensure that secure messaging solutions are both user-friendly and accessible to diverse stakeholders. His work in end-to-end encrypted messaging and conference calling, as well as cryptographic authentication systems, has contributed to the improvement of security and functionality in messaging platforms across the industry.

Konrad Kohbrok

Head of Research

During his time as a PhD student, Konrad Kohbrok joined the MLS (Messaging Layer Security) working group at the IETF, where he has made several contributions to the protocol specification. He has co-authored a number of works analyzing the security of cryptographic protocols including MLS.

Before working at Phoenix R&D, he worked with Raphael Robert as part of the Wire security team, where his focus was on secure federation and the transition to MLS as Wire’s underlying encryption protocol.

As an active member of various IETF working groups and through his continued research in security protocol analysis and design, Konrad continues to shape the future of secure communication technologies.

Konrad Kohbrok

Head of Research

During his time as a PhD student, Konrad Kohbrok joined the MLS (Messaging Layer Security) working group at the IETF, where he has made several contributions to the protocol specification. He has co-authored a number of works analyzing the security of cryptographic protocols including MLS.

Before working at Phoenix R&D, he worked with Raphael Robert as part of the Wire security team, where his focus was on secure federation and the transition to MLS as Wire’s underlying encryption protocol.

As an active member of various IETF working groups and through his continued research in security protocol analysis and design, Konrad continues to shape the future of secure communication technologies.

Konrad Kohbrok

Head of Research

During his time as a PhD student, Konrad Kohbrok joined the MLS (Messaging Layer Security) working group at the IETF, where he has made several contributions to the protocol specification. He has co-authored a number of works analyzing the security of cryptographic protocols including MLS.

Before working at Phoenix R&D, he worked with Raphael Robert as part of the Wire security team, where his focus was on secure federation and the transition to MLS as Wire’s underlying encryption protocol.

As an active member of various IETF working groups and through his continued research in security protocol analysis and design, Konrad continues to shape the future of secure communication technologies.

Julian Mair

Head of Operations & Project Development

Julian is an experienced professional in the secure messaging field, with a strong emphasis on community building and managing large-scale projects. As an active member of the Berlin digital rights defenders community, Julian has been involved in numerous activities and initiatives that aim to promote digital security and privacy.

Throughout his career, Julian has maintained close contact with prominent organizations working in the realm of human rights, such as Amnesty International, Hivos, and Doctors Without Borders. By collaborating with these organizations, he has been able to provide support to those working in the field, ensuring they have access to secure messaging tools that protect their communications and maintain their privacy.

Julian Mair

Head of Operations & Project Development

Julian is an experienced professional in the secure messaging field, with a strong emphasis on community building and managing large-scale projects. As an active member of the Berlin digital rights defenders community, Julian has been involved in numerous activities and initiatives that aim to promote digital security and privacy.

Throughout his career, Julian has maintained close contact with prominent organizations working in the realm of human rights, such as Amnesty International, Hivos, and Doctors Without Borders. By collaborating with these organizations, he has been able to provide support to those working in the field, ensuring they have access to secure messaging tools that protect their communications and maintain their privacy.

Julian Mair

Head of Operations & Project Development

Julian is an experienced professional in the secure messaging field, with a strong emphasis on community building and managing large-scale projects. As an active member of the Berlin digital rights defenders community, Julian has been involved in numerous activities and initiatives that aim to promote digital security and privacy.

Throughout his career, Julian has maintained close contact with prominent organizations working in the realm of human rights, such as Amnesty International, Hivos, and Doctors Without Borders. By collaborating with these organizations, he has been able to provide support to those working in the field, ensuring they have access to secure messaging tools that protect their communications and maintain their privacy.

About us

Core team

Raphael Robert

Raphael Robert

Konrad Kohbrok

Konrad Kohbrok

Konrad Kohbrok

Julian Mair

Julian Mair

Julian Mair

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