👋🏻 Bio
active 8 months ago
Actively looking
I've been working in the blockchain industry for over 8 years during which time I've founded teams and businesses developing projects including a complete layer 1 blockchain with $5 million of initial funding, an AMM and DEX for Gnosis, Celo and Kava networks, multiple mobile crypto wallets, decentralised document and software signing tools and more.
Presently I'm working on new controller contracts for Balancer as well as updated to another AMM.
As well as founding and running projects and communities while being a very hands on technical lead, I'm presently Head of Technology for a London based forex that requires me to manage teams in multiple countries, engage with regulators in multiple countries and oversee the development of high value tradfi exchange systems.
Current Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Presently I'm working on new controller contracts for Balancer as well as updated to another AMM.
As well as founding and running projects and communities while being a very hands on technical lead, I'm presently Head of Technology for a London based forex that requires me to manage teams in multiple countries, engage with regulators in multiple countries and oversee the development of high value tradfi exchange systems.
Skills:
Solidity
C#
Azure
Software Development
Vue.js
💼 Experience
Head of Technology
Privalgo
Software Engineering
Management
C#
Cryptography
UK’s fastest growing FX and payments provider (https://techround.co.uk/competitions/13-privalgo/) and 6th fastest growing privately held company (https://www.privalgo.co.uk/privalgo-is-the-uks-sixth-fastest-growing-privately-heldcompany/) with over £4 billion traded.
My role as Head of Technology is to transition the technology departments from startup to scale up, reviewing and restructuring the teams, technology and processes while providing additional practical hands-on capabilities around security and writing new cryptography libraries and integrations.
I’ve overseen numerous projects within the business including bank integrations and SWIFT integration including our own SWIFT SIL and SWIFTs new Virtual Cloud model. With over 20 direct reports across multiple countries, I provide management and leadership to the team as well as hands on engineering and security cover. I also represent the department to the board and wider business as well as management the department’s budget.
I’ve built new tech teams, overseen the rollout of a new SCRUM process including building a new SCRUM team, overseen a new branching strategy and new environments. I’ve worked with Microsoft on well architected reviews as well as overseen all aspects of security for the business, from penetration testing to audits.
I’ve worked with numerous partners including Dark Trace for security scanning, Veracode scanning, worked on my own Nessus deployment as part of internal security improvements, worked with external SOC and development teams on improvements, oversaw an FCA risk assessment and new policies resulting from that assessment and much more. I’m also working with European regulators as part of overseas expansion plans and giving companywide presentations.
I have also introduced numerous new initiatives including work with OpenAI and ChatGPT, new development and security processes and meetings with DeFi companies on behalf of Privalgo.
My role as Head of Technology is to transition the technology departments from startup to scale up, reviewing and restructuring the teams, technology and processes while providing additional practical hands-on capabilities around security and writing new cryptography libraries and integrations.
I’ve overseen numerous projects within the business including bank integrations and SWIFT integration including our own SWIFT SIL and SWIFTs new Virtual Cloud model. With over 20 direct reports across multiple countries, I provide management and leadership to the team as well as hands on engineering and security cover. I also represent the department to the board and wider business as well as management the department’s budget.
I’ve built new tech teams, overseen the rollout of a new SCRUM process including building a new SCRUM team, overseen a new branching strategy and new environments. I’ve worked with Microsoft on well architected reviews as well as overseen all aspects of security for the business, from penetration testing to audits.
I’ve worked with numerous partners including Dark Trace for security scanning, Veracode scanning, worked on my own Nessus deployment as part of internal security improvements, worked with external SOC and development teams on improvements, oversaw an FCA risk assessment and new policies resulting from that assessment and much more. I’m also working with European regulators as part of overseas expansion plans and giving companywide presentations.
I have also introduced numerous new initiatives including work with OpenAI and ChatGPT, new development and security processes and meetings with DeFi companies on behalf of Privalgo.
Technology Lead
Symmetric AMM and DEX
DAO
Solidity
Cloud Computing
Software Engineering
Graphql
Vue.js
Symmetric is an Automatic Market Maker (AMM) and exchange running on the Gnosis, Celo and Kava networks. This project was started initially under Cent Finance but was spun out as an independent DAO governed project.
I led the initiative to launch Symmetric V1, particularly covering engineering activities as the engineering lead. I also created the infrastructure, oversaw project security, created the Discord channel and community, created the DAO, created the project teams and Kanban board on GitHub, created and ran the private token sale and public coin launch, created the projects ERC20 coin, worked with auditors for the contracts, developed tokenomics and built out the engineering team. V1 launched initially on the Gnosis network then later the Celo network.
Symmetric V2 was launched in 2022 on Gnosis, Celo and Kava networks and I’m presently working on re-writing all the core contracts in SmartPy for the Tezos network.
I’m also the sole developer working on new controller smart contracts and bonding curves for Balancer-Labs to enable Balancer to support more complex automated managed pool types. Work is carried out in my own time.
I’m presently only involved as an advisor and contributing some code including new smart contracts as required by the community and partners.
I led the initiative to launch Symmetric V1, particularly covering engineering activities as the engineering lead. I also created the infrastructure, oversaw project security, created the Discord channel and community, created the DAO, created the project teams and Kanban board on GitHub, created and ran the private token sale and public coin launch, created the projects ERC20 coin, worked with auditors for the contracts, developed tokenomics and built out the engineering team. V1 launched initially on the Gnosis network then later the Celo network.
Symmetric V2 was launched in 2022 on Gnosis, Celo and Kava networks and I’m presently working on re-writing all the core contracts in SmartPy for the Tezos network.
I’m also the sole developer working on new controller smart contracts and bonding curves for Balancer-Labs to enable Balancer to support more complex automated managed pool types. Work is carried out in my own time.
I’m presently only involved as an advisor and contributing some code including new smart contracts as required by the community and partners.
Chief Technology Officer
Cent Finance
Blockchain Development
Solidity
Vue.js
Graphql
Cent Finance is a company that spun out of Atlas City Global with a focus on decentralised financial services.
As CTO I was responsible for all technology deliverables including the node.js Cent mobile wallet for Android and iOS.
As well as overseeing these projects, I was the lead developer working in a hands-on capacity. I’ve overseen the complete development process of the Cent wallet including integration with Ramp Network, Transak, Altalix, Magic.Link.
I also went through the London and Partners accelerator and get involved in all areas of the business, from fund raising to marketing. I now only advise Cent Finance as required as well as run occasional workshops through blockchain accelerators organized between Cent Finance, core networks and investment funds.
As CTO I was responsible for all technology deliverables including the node.js Cent mobile wallet for Android and iOS.
As well as overseeing these projects, I was the lead developer working in a hands-on capacity. I’ve overseen the complete development process of the Cent wallet including integration with Ramp Network, Transak, Altalix, Magic.Link.
I also went through the London and Partners accelerator and get involved in all areas of the business, from fund raising to marketing. I now only advise Cent Finance as required as well as run occasional workshops through blockchain accelerators organized between Cent Finance, core networks and investment funds.
Chief Technology Officer / Chief Executive Officer
Atlas City Global
Blockchain Development
Solidity
C++
Software Engineering
C#
I led the engineering team, designing and developing a new .NET based blockchain and supporting toolkits including mobile wallets, web-based block explorers, SDK’s and development plugins for Visual Studio and Visual Code.
Published white papers on the design, contributed towards code bases including writing the original .NET blockchain code base since the development team had minimal experience with .NET. As the team that had more experience in C++ and mobile development became more accustomed to .NET, I led the team while continuing to be involved in design and development activities.
Initially I worked part time up to February 2018 while the company secured funding. Some
of the work includes the following.
• Evaluated many blockchain code bases.
• Worked on technical papers, architectural design and development of Catalyst protocol.
• Created hardened infrastructure in Azure suitable for running a centralised exchange and ICO platform.
• Worked with MBAs to research market opportunities in property, gaming/gambling, and insurance industries.
• Wrote one early PoC blockchain code base in .NET before moving on to work with the team on the main .NET Catalyst blockchain code base.
• Worked hands-on with many projects while also covering leadership of the technology and teams.
• Managed a team of around 25 people, mostly engineers and researchers plus some BA’s, legal, accounts etc.
• Worked on the creation of the Catalyst GitHub, community and preparing to launch a DAO to help coordinate the work for the community.
I recently completed work to upgrade the code base to .NET 6 as well as merge in EVM updates from Ethereum.
Published white papers on the design, contributed towards code bases including writing the original .NET blockchain code base since the development team had minimal experience with .NET. As the team that had more experience in C++ and mobile development became more accustomed to .NET, I led the team while continuing to be involved in design and development activities.
Initially I worked part time up to February 2018 while the company secured funding. Some
of the work includes the following.
• Evaluated many blockchain code bases.
• Worked on technical papers, architectural design and development of Catalyst protocol.
• Created hardened infrastructure in Azure suitable for running a centralised exchange and ICO platform.
• Worked with MBAs to research market opportunities in property, gaming/gambling, and insurance industries.
• Wrote one early PoC blockchain code base in .NET before moving on to work with the team on the main .NET Catalyst blockchain code base.
• Worked hands-on with many projects while also covering leadership of the technology and teams.
• Managed a team of around 25 people, mostly engineers and researchers plus some BA’s, legal, accounts etc.
• Worked on the creation of the Catalyst GitHub, community and preparing to launch a DAO to help coordinate the work for the community.
I recently completed work to upgrade the code base to .NET 6 as well as merge in EVM updates from Ethereum.
🎓 Education & Certificates
Certificate, Blockchain
By IIB Council
Blockchain Development
Certified Blockchain Professional (C|BP)
Demonstrate broad understanding of blockchain related principles including consensus mechanisms, network designs, technologies, smart contracts, tokenomics, projects.
Demonstrate broad understanding of blockchain related principles including consensus mechanisms, network designs, technologies, smart contracts, tokenomics, projects.
Certificate, Cybersecurity
By EC Council
Cybersecurity
Certified Network Defence Architect (CNDA)
The Certified Network Defence Architect (CNDA) certification, which has been designed specially government/military agencies, certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. The CNDA certification will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. A Certified Network Defence Architect is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
The Certified Network Defence Architect (CNDA) certification, which has been designed specially government/military agencies, certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. The CNDA certification will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. A Certified Network Defence Architect is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Certificate, Cybersecurity
By EC Council
Cybersecurity
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) provides an in-depth understanding of ethical hacking phases, various attack vectors, and preventative countermeasures. It will teach you how hackers think and act so you will be better positioned to set up your security infrastructure and defend against attacks. By providing an understanding of system weaknesses and vulnerabilities, the CEH course helps students learn to protect their organizations and strengthen their security controls in order to minimize the risk of a malicious attack.
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) provides an in-depth understanding of ethical hacking phases, various attack vectors, and preventative countermeasures. It will teach you how hackers think and act so you will be better positioned to set up your security infrastructure and defend against attacks. By providing an understanding of system weaknesses and vulnerabilities, the CEH course helps students learn to protect their organizations and strengthen their security controls in order to minimize the risk of a malicious attack.
Diploma, Software Development
By Open University
Software Engineering
The principles of Software Engineering including software development in C++ and Java, Systems Architecture, UI design principles, database designs.
🏆 Honours & Awards
Business impact
By Privalgo
Technology Lead
I was awarded a ski holiday with expenses paid by my employer, Privalgo, in recognition of the significant business impact I'd had as a result of reorganising the engineering, security, infrastructure and project teams as well as moving the technology of the business forward to a point that would be more scalable and sustainable for the years ahead.
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