Daniel Appelquist

Experienced Open Web and Open Source strategist, advocate, and leader with 20+ years in the field. As Co-Chair of the W3C’s Technical Architecture Group and a participant in the OpenSSF, I play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the web platform and overseeing the technical initiatives relating to open source security. I'm driven by a passion for creating an open, private, and inclusive web, championing open source software and standards as essential for innovation, collaboration, and social good. My expertise lies in collaborating with diverse teams, engaging in open source projects, and advocating for ethical technology.

snyk.io

telefonica.com

gov.uk

theodi.org

vodafone.com

thestreet.com

samsung.com

w3.org

London, England, United Kingdom

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Experience

Open Source Strategist

Samsung Electronics

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Jan 2024 - Present

Co-Founder, Governing Committee Member

Open Web Docs

• www.linkedin.com/company/open-web-docs

Oct 2020 - Present

Co-Chair, W3C TAG (Invited Expert)

W3C

• www.linkedin.com/company/w3c

May 2013 - Jun 2025

World Wide

Open Source & Open Standards Strategy Director

Snyk

• www.linkedin.com/company/snyk

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

London, England, United Kingdom

Director of Web Advocacy

Samsung Electronics

• www.linkedin.com/company/samsung-electronics

Dec 2015 - Jul 2022

London, United Kingdom

Board Member

JS Foundation

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019