Tim Bastin is passionate about getting the most out of every line of code. As CTO of L3montree Cybersecurity, an experienced software architect, and a software security specialist, he combines deep technical expertise with a clear mission: high-quality, secure code preferably 100% open source. His professional foundation is built on a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a focus on complex software systems, as well as a master’s degree in computer science. At L3montree, he aims to make IT security practical and effective for businesses through a pragmatic approach, without compromising on quality or security. Tim is a big fan of open source and, as a maintainer, actively contributes to the community to make the software landscape safer overall. His commitment extends beyond pure development: As a member of the Technical Advisory Board for the Container.gov.de initiative, he contributes his expertise to the creation of secure and digitally sovereign software infrastructures for Europe. In addition, he is a regular speaker at conferences such as FrOSCon, the BSI’s CSAF Community Days, heise DevSecOps, and OWASP.
