Biographies

Daniel Guermeur,

Creator of Das Keyboard
Founder & CEO of Metadot Corporation.

Daniel Guermeur, founder and CEO of Metadot Corporation, an open source software company created in 2000, originally created the Das Keyboard because he wanted to improve his typing skills. Since its inception, Daniel has overseen the development and marketing of the Das Keyboard product line. Originally from France, Daniel graduated from university of Technology of Compiegne (France) and holds a degree in Computer Science. Daniel worked previously for several oil companies including Schlumberger as an IT manager.

Daniel is a staunch advocate of open source software and also believes that anyone who spends a lot of time every day with their hands on a keyboard should have access to the best keyboard in the world and not settle for a squeaky-mushy-unresponsive-five-dollar keyboard.

Birgit Guermeur,

President, Das Keyboard

Birgit Guermeur, president of Das Keyboard, oversaw the manufacturing and marketing of the original Das Keyboard launched in 2005, the Das Keyboard II launched in 2006, and the Das Keyboard Ultimate and Professional launched in 2008. In her capacity as president, Birgit also oversees marketing, channel programs and the day-to-day business operations of Das Keyboard.

Upon graduating from business school in Hamburg, Germany, where she is originally from, Birgit moved to France where she spent 10 years working in sales, management and business operations in the medical and technical instrument fields. Birgit currently lives in Austin, TX with her family.