Tim Howes

Tim Howes (born September 21, 1963) is a computer scientist, entrepreneur and author. He is the co-inventor of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), the Internet standard for accessing directory servers. He co-founded enterprise software company Opsware, internet browser company Rockmelt, and children’s education company, Know Yourself. He has co-authored two books, several Internet RFCs, and holds several patents.