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title: "Max Mehl"
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summary: Open Source expert with background in tech and policy. Focused on strategy, governance, and software supply chains. Building sustainable digital environments.
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## Hi, I'm **Max Mehl**.

Open Source is more than just code to me. I deeply care about its principles of collaboration, transparency, and pragmatic problem-solving.

I work at **Deutsche Bahn**'s virtual Open Source Program Office (OSPO). I helped co-found the **OpenRail Association** to foster sector-wide collaboration. Another focus is on **software supply chain management** with an emphasis on SBOMs and CRA compliance.

Previously, I was with the **Free Software Foundation Europe** (FSFE), leading policy, public awareness, and legal initiatives such as *Public Money, Public Code* and *REUSE*. Before that, I founded a small, client-focused IT consultancy firm offering website development and system administration.

Outside of work, I enjoy being with my family, bouldering, and maintaining some software projects.

On this site, I regularly share [updates]({{< relref "blog" >}}) on my work and projects. Feel free to [reach out]({{< relref "contact" >}}).
