Thomas Michael Bohnert (TMB)
Thomas Michael Bohnert (TMB) is a professor at ZHAW’s Institute of Applied Information Technology (InIT) in Switzerland and owner of a consultancy business focused on IT performance engineering.
His work focuses on cloud computing, distributed systems, Linux systems engineering, and end-to-end performance analysis. He brings deep hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, virtualization, Containers, and HPC/AI workloads, combined with advanced Linux profiling, benchmarking, and system optimization across storage, networking, and compute layers.
He is dedicated to bridging academia and industry—turning research into measurable performance improvements for real infrastructures. At ZHAW, he leads cloud and Linux infrastructure research, mentors engineers, and collaborates with industry partners on scalable, efficient architectures, applying rigorous performance engineering methods to complex systems.
Beyond technology, he is active between Switzerland, Germany and Portugal, where he renovates property, experiments with permaculture and local science initiatives, and supports regional innovation networks. A long lasting passion for Motorsports and biking complement his professional life, reflecting a mindset focused on precision, endurance, and continuous improvement.
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