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As a seasoned CTO, I've been instrumental in setting the technical vision and pushing for growth-focused technological development. Leveraging my strong business acumen and coding expertise, I've built high-performance teams that consistently deliver successful market products. I excel in stakeholder communication, forging strong relationships across different organizational tiers. Specialized in blockchain technology, I've led the design of custom platforms and complex system integrations, achieving industry-first solutions. Beyond technical skills, I'm also an author on blockchain topics and multilingual, proficient in English, Indonesian, French, and Italian.

Experience Summary

35+ years in IT

Managerial

  • 4 years as Chief Executive Officer
  • 14 years as Chief Technology Officer
  • 6 years as Project Manager

Architecting and Coding

  • 4 years as System Architect
  • 2 years as Data Scientist
  • 2 years as Lead Developer

Areas of Competence

Leading with

  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Partnership Development
  • Stakeholder Relationship
  • Blockchain Technologies
  • Decentralized Architectures
  • Applied Cryptography
  • P2P networks & decentralization

Hands on with

  • Layers 1 and 2 solutions architecture
  • dApps both native and on EVM
  • Tokens, NFTs, Digital IDs, Web3
  • Merkle/Verkle trees, Portal Network
  • Zero-Knowledge, Stateless Clients
  • Full blockchain infrastructure
  • Code: Go, Rust, C, C++, Python, etc.

Career

Professional Experience

2023 — Present

Chief Blockchain Officer

Jada AI, Delaware, United States (remote)

Architecting the decentralization of the artificial intelligence platform.

Jada is a next-gen AI designed to be ethical, sustainable, and precise. It will be a decentralized Level 3 AGI capable of self-learning and autonomous performance in any industry. As the Chief Blockchain Officer I oversee the development and implementation of the decentralization aspects.

  • Decentralizing Artificial Intelligence.
  • Implementing a P2P protocol for the decentralised fruition of Jada AI.

2022 — Present

Chief Technology Officer

SimFly Pte Ltd, Singapore (remote)

Architecting and leading the development of a Play to Earn platform for a metaverse game.

As a hands-on CTO, I guide the development team, mediate between stakeholders, and ensure that technical requirements are met to deliver a high-quality, secure, and scalable app.

  • Hands on coding smart contracts with Solidity and Web3 libraries for the interface.

Jan 2021 — Present

Senior Blockchain Architect

Freelance Consulting, International

Guiding the design and architecture of decentralized solutions across multiple industries.

Working as a hired consultant, acting as CTO, directing the technological vision of various blockchain initiatives and researching industry trends to develop and lead strategic planning and innovation.

  • Integration of blockchain protocols with adjacent systems for industries ranging from financial to pharmaceutical, and supply chain to documentation flow, while delivering cutting-edge results aligned with corporate standards and objectives.
  • Driving the development of innovative layer 1 blockchain technologies and secure custodian ecosystems for managing complex assets with zero risks.

2017 — 2021

Chief Executive Officer

Blockchain Zoo, Singapore

Provided technical leadership to blockchain experts implementing decentralized systems.

Expanded our consultancy business and solidified our market presence in South East Asia.

  • I streamlined operations, evaluated departmental performance, and facilitated business efficiency by managing the operations budget and allocating funds appropriately.
  • Under my leadership, the company grew from five to 60 employees within a year.

2016 — 2017

Chief Technology Officer

Digital Billions, Singapore

Blockchain solutions, venture capital investment, and digital marketing.

Designed and implemented integrated customer networks using blockchain technology, won comprehensive bids for blockchain projects.

  • Proposed and led implementation of a solution for tokenization of changing assets.
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored a team of 20 developers in one year.

2015 — 2016

Chief Technology Officer

Open Trade Documents, Singapore

Pioneered trade finance document management system on blockchain.

Cultivated productive partnerships with the industry to support our business objectives.

  • As the CTO I oversaw the entire development process, from ideation to implementation.

2014 — 2015

Chief Executive Officer

DeBuNe (Decentralized Business Network), Singapore

Forward-thinking performance-based B2B culture through blockchain technological innovation.

Used blockchain's unique features such as digital identities and cryptographic signatures.

  • I architected a blockchain system for businesses to close agreements online.

2004 — 2014

CTO / IT Consultant

Law Enforcement Consultant, International

Designed and implemented hardware and software solutions to collect and analyze intelligence data, converting raw data into actionable intelligence.

I have been working with law enforcement agencies across six countries to install specialized softwares and train personnel on Intelligence Analysis Management and IT Forensic Services.

  • Used innovative approaches to data-driven investigations, and architected comprehensive data strategies and applications to support new and existing investigations.
  • Pioneered phone record analysis with custom implemented software.

1990 — 2004

Various Roles

Prior Experiences

IT Consultant to Italian Police, Project Manager for a restaurant management system software, CTO of a consulting firm specialized in intranet solutions, forensic analyst in a private investigation company, director of a software house specialized in document management, developer of video games for Commodore Amiga.

Expertise

Skills

Management

Team Building & Leadership 95%
Partnership Development 90%
Stakeholder Relationship 95%
Project Management 90%

Personality Traits

Technical Vision Implementation 100%
Business Acumen 90%
Communication Skills 95%
Adaptability and Flexibility 95%

Blockchain & Decentralized

Blockchain Technologies 95%
Decentralized Architectures 90%
Applied Cryptography 85%
P2P Networks 90%

Coding

Smart Contracts in Solidity 75%
Web3 Libraries 70%
Node.js & React.js 70%
Golang & Rust 65%

Learning

Education

Ongoing

Professional Development

Both in person and online — Currently Learning

As a dedicated lifelong learner, I passionately pursue continuous education and skill enhancement through various online platforms and trainings. By actively engaging in cutting-edge courses, webinars, and workshops, I ensure that my knowledge and expertise remain relevant and up-to-date, effectively adapting to the dynamic demands of my industry. This commitment to constant growth not only enriches my personal and professional development, but also empowers me to contribute meaningfully to my workplace and maintain a competitive edge in an ever-evolving landscape.

Graduated June 1991

IBM Mainframe Administration

Istituto Meccanografico Veneto, Padua, Italy

My formal educational journey completed with an in-depth understanding of RPG Development and AS400 System Administration, providing me with the essential groundwork to design ERP systems and oversee IBM mainframes. This proficiency has enabled me to thrive in the creation and upkeep of resilient, organization-wide solutions, guaranteeing smooth integration and effective functioning of these vital systems.

Communication

Languages

Spoken & Written

English 90%
Italian 100%
French 75%
Indonesian 65%

Recognition

Awards & Recognition

1997

Recognition from President Bill Clinton

United States of America

Received recognition from President Bill Clinton for contributions to online fraud investigation.

1998

Youngest Licensed Private Investigator in Italy

Italy

Became the youngest licensed private investigator in Italy, specializing in digital forensics and cybercrime prevention.

References

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