{"id":"benjamin-beckmann","title":"Benjamin Beckmann","content":"**Benjamin Beckmann** is a notable figure in the fields of computer science and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology, currently recognized for his role as the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Shielded Technologies and as a Chief Technical Adviser at the Midnight Foundation. He has made significant contributions to these areas through his innovative work in developing the [Midnight Network](https://iq.wiki/wiki/midnight-network), a project he began supporting while previously employed at Input Output Global (IOG). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-nnv2THh9m36H9bSq) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-V1AoC4peYRybKqRl)​\n\n## Education\n\nBenjamin Beckmann studied computer science at Western Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science (2001–2002) and a Master of Science degree (2003–2004). He later attended Michigan State University, where he completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science between 2005 and 2010. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-nnv2THh9m36H9bSq) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-XlkU9jby3j9lCv4O) \n\n## Career\n\nBeckmann began his career in academia and research, serving as an adjunct professor at Lansing Community College (2008) and later as an information technologist at Michigan State University (2009–2010), where he worked on enterprise identity management systems. From 2010 to 2019, he held a series of research and leadership positions at GE Global Research, progressing from Computer Scientist to Lead Computer Scientist and Senior Computer Scientist. His work included cloud-based engineering platforms, machine learning systems, and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-related applications for industrial products and services.\n\nIn 2019, Beckmann joined Magic Leap as Lead Blockchain Architect, overseeing the development of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-based data management and smart contract technologies. He subsequently became Managing Partner at Genesis Professional Group (2020–2022), where he led the firm's [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and artificial intelligence initiatives.\n\nBeckmann joined Input Output Global (IOHK) in 2022 as Director of Architecture and Infrastructure, leading teams responsible for architecture specifications, formal models, and cryptographic technologies. He later served as Chief Technology Officer of the Midnight project (2024–2025), a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) platform focused on data protection and privacy-enhancing technologies. Since July 2025, he has served as Chief Technology Adviser to the Midnight Foundation.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-nnv2THh9m36H9bSq)  [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-V1AoC4peYRybKqRl)  [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-XlkU9jby3j9lCv4O) ","summary":"Dr. Benjamin Beckmann is an accomplished CTO and technical adviser, noted for his contributions to blockchain technology, open-source platforms, and extensive research work in computer science and AI.","images":[{"id":"QmTUD47e84Bo8enCkNuEC9jkioTRg1EiUS2xvu7upBNtwW","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"people","title":"people"}],"tags":[{"id":"Founder"},{"id":"Researcher"},{"id":"Advisor"},{"id":"Ethereum"}],"media":[],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"nnv2THh9m36H9bSq\",\"description\":\"CoinDesk - Benjamin Beckmann\",\"timestamp\":1781820657687,\"url\":\"https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/agenda/speaker/-midnight-speaker-2\"},{\"id\":\"V1AoC4peYRybKqRl\",\"description\":\"Blockworks - Dr. Benjamin Beckmann\",\"timestamp\":1781820644256,\"url\":\"https://blockworks.com/speaker/dr-benjamin-beckmann-2\"},{\"id\":\"XlkU9jby3j9lCv4O\",\"description\":\"LinkedIn: Benjamin Beckmann\",\"timestamp\":1781820628107,\"url\":\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-beckmann/\"}]"},{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"nnv2THh9m36H9bSq\",\"description\":\"CoinDesk - Benjamin Beckmann\",\"timestamp\":1781820657687,\"url\":\"https://consensus2025.coindesk.com/agenda/speaker/-midnight-speaker-2\"},{\"id\":\"V1AoC4peYRybKqRl\",\"description\":\"Blockworks - Dr. Benjamin Beckmann\",\"timestamp\":1781820644256,\"url\":\"https://blockworks.com/speaker/dr-benjamin-beckmann-2\"},{\"id\":\"XlkU9jby3j9lCv4O\",\"description\":\"LinkedIn: Benjamin Beckmann\",\"timestamp\":1781820628107,\"url\":\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-beckmann/\"}]"},{"id":"linkedin_profile","value":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-beckmann/"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://x.com/BenB_CogBlx"},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Added Benjamin Beckmann biography\""}],"events":[],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"operator":{"id":"0x4a2bC97afBF41a2Cbf4b4628F63420682Ff4CF2a"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":[],"founders":[],"speakers":[]}}