Summary

A passionate and experienced blockchain enthusiast with extensive knowledge of the Cardano ecosystem, dedicated to advancing decentralization, transparency, and community-driven governance. As a long-time advocate for Cardano and a respected member of the community, I am committed to upholding Cardano’s principles as a Constitutional Delegate. My focus is on promoting fairness, security, and inclusiveness, ensuring that Cardano’s governance evolves in alignment with the values of decentralization and innovation.

With a background in blockchain since 2017, I’ve actively engaged with the Cardano community, running over 100 meetups, operating a stake pool, and contributing to various development projects. My experience as a stake pool operator, blockchain developer, and community leader positions me to effectively represent the community’s interests and contribute to Cardano’s continued success.

Experience

Stake Pool Operator & Developer

Self-Employed – Present

• Successfully manage and operate a Cardano stake pool (Paradise staking), ensuring high uptime, security, and performance for delegators.
• Engage with the community to educate new users about staking, rewards, and Cardano’s unique Proof-of-Stake mechanism.
• Collaborate with other operators to promote decentralization and contribute to ongoing network upgrades.

Blockchain Developer & Project Manager

Various Projects | One-vote (a catalyst-funded Project) – Present

• Lead multiple blockchain development initiatives, including the creation of programmable NFTs and decentralized applications (dApps) on Cardano.
• Manage and train developers to work on Cardano-based projects, fostering the next generation of Cardano blockchain developers.
• Contributed to various governance-related projects to enhance transparency and user engagement within decentralized ecosystems.

Skills

• Blockchain Expertise: Deep knowledge of Cardano’s protocol, Ouroboros Proof-of-Stake, staking, and governance.
• Governance & Decentralization: Strong advocate for decentralized decision-making, with a focus on fair governance structures.
• Development Skills: Learning Plutus and Marlowe, with experience building dApps, smart contracts, and NFTs on Cardano.
• Community Leadership: Experienced in fostering a community-driven environment and facilitating governance discussions.

Education

University of Kentucky
Pursued Electrical Engineering for 2 years before switching to Business Management at the University of Louisville.

Certifications

• Plutus Pioneer Program – Cardano Developer Certification
• Certified Stake Pool Operator

Projects & Contributions

• Onevote-MVP: Led the development of a decentralized voting system leveraging Cardano’s blockchain for transparent governance.
• Programmable NFTs on Cardano: Trained developers and worked on creating programmable NFTs for various use cases within the Cardano ecosystem.
• Paradise Staking Pool
• Couponium: A blockchain NFT coupon platform.

Community Involvement & Volunteer Work

• Blockchain Meetups & Events: Host and speak at events promoting blockchain technology, Cardano’s philosophy, and decentralized governance.
• Constitutional Delegate Advocacy: Advocate for transparency and inclusive decision-making in the evolving governance of Cardano.

Vision as a Cardano Constitutional Delegate

As a Constitutional Delegate, I am committed to upholding Cardano’s core principles: decentralization, fairness, and long-term sustainability. I will strive to ensure that the governance framework evolves in a way that empowers the community, protects the integrity of the network, and allows Cardano to scale globally as the leading blockchain platform. My goal is to foster open dialogue, encourage participation, and safeguard the network from centralization risks while ensuring technological innovation. I am committed to building value within the Cardano blockchain and strongly oppose burning of the treasury to temporarily increase the token value as I strongly believe in the long-term potential of the Cardano ecosystem.