We are thrilled to announce that Roman Gehrer will take up the role of Gaia-X Evangelist.
Who is Roman?
Roman Gehrer is a Research Associate at the Research Unit of Mechanical Engineering Informatics and Virtual Product Development (MIVP) at TU Wien, holding a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is responsible for Data Space and Data Ecosystem-related research projects, including EuProGigant and AMIDS (Austrian Manufacturing Innovation Data Space), implementing Gaia-X compliance structures as well as developing policy and compliance validation mechanisms.
In 2024, he authored a paper on a decentralized, privacy preserving Federated Learning approach for the manufacturing industry, which leverages Gaia-X’s data sovereignty and Compute-to-Data.
Roman is highly involved in the Gaia-X world, not only through the aforementioned projects, exemplifying how Gaia-X can be practically applied to real-world industrial challenges in the context of Industry 4.0 and data-driven manufacturing, but also as part of the Gaia-X Technical Committee where he contributes to shaping the future of Gaia-X.
What is the Gaia-X Evangelist Programme?
The Gaia-X Evangelist Programme is designed to empower passionate individuals who are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about Gaia-X’s mission and vision with the broader community. Evangelists are enthusiastic supporters who spread the word, build community, and help drive engagement and growth. They play a crucial role in expanding the reach of Gaia-X’s message, fostering innovation, and driving the adoption of Gaia-X solutions.
Evangelists promote Gaia-X by promulgating its trust framework and implementation through social media, blogs, podcasts, and events. They also educate others by hosting or participating in workshops, webinars, meetups, and conferences. Additionally, they contribute by providing feedback and suggestions to improve Gaia-X specifications and implementations.
If you want to know more about this programme and apply to join our evangelists in this adventure, feel free to go through the dedicated page on our website (https://gaia-x.eu/community/evangelist-programme/) or directly apply sending a mail to info@gaia-x.eu.
