Blockchain Advisory Council

Elena Dumitrascu

CTO, Credivera

Elena as a computer scientist and ecosystem builder, is a driving force in driving global blockchain adoption. Recently recognized as an expert and a national leader in Canada and the United States, Elena is a pioneer in private blockchain education and software development. Elena as a Co-founder of TerraHub compliments the company’s ability to spot emerging trends and cross industry boundaries.

Previously an executive in software development and sales for supply chain, energy, automotive and e-commerce, Elena brings an enormous breadth of experience in identifying what, and determining how, new technologies best serve an organization.

Her passion is growing the capabilities of the next generation of innovators. She serves on the Board of the A100 and Chic Geek, is a Founding Business Mentor with Technovation and an Entrepreneur in Residence at Platform Calgary, where she co-created the Junction program for new entrepreneurs.

Adam Lesh

Founder and CTO, The Maker Foundry

Adam is an emerging technology subject matter expert, specializing in blockchain, digital transformation, software development and digital content. Adam started his career in the Entertainment Industry at Warner Bros. where along with developing and deploying all content management, vendor relationship and workflow processes and procedures for DVD authoring, Adam also represented Warner Bros. at conferences and collaborative Studio meetings. Adam moved on to start the first independent DVD authoring facility, Advanced Media Post, growing it to a boutique post-production facility, including audio editing and mixing, video editing, music, print and motion graphic design, and dubbing services. After 11 years, Adam sold AMP and joined Testronic Labs as CTO where he developed expertise in new technologies such as Blu-ray 3D and BD-Live and represented the company as a speaker and panel moderator at several industry events as well as trade groups such as the Blu-ray Disc Association. At NBCUniversal, Adam was internally focused on project management and process improvement in studio operations, post-production and content distribution workflows. At Breaker, and as Co-Chair of CompTIA’s Blockchain Advisory Council, Adam develops and evangelizes the use of blockchain technology to support solutions for rights and revenue management, supply chain and track-and-trace applications, among others.

Maxine Aitkenhead

Director of Business Development, DATA GUMBO

Maxine Aitkenhead is the Business Development Director for Data Gumbo, provider of GumboNet™, the trusted transactional network that automates smart contracts and transactions for industry leaders. With more than 20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, she is responsible for developing business relationships with offshore oil & gas drilling contractors, operators and partners. She joined Data Gumbo after a decade with Schlumberger where she worked in the integrated project management (IPM) team. Prior to Schlumberger, she was an analyst at National Oilwell Vargo’s rig solutions division.

She holds a Masters in International Business Management from Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, Scotland. More recently, Maxine studied Subsurface Petroleum Data Management with RGU.

Ash Bassili

Founder & CEO, myLaminin

Ash is the Founder & CEO of myLaminin, a Blockchain-enabled document sharing, and verification service. myL is designed to give individuals control over their important personal information, deliver massive operational efficiencies and fraud reduction to issuing authorities, and 100% assurance of document authenticity to 3rd parties.

Ash brings a rich 30-year global experience base in emerging technology delivery, and significant leadership experience, having served in Big 4 management roles at the Partner level at both PwC LLP in Australia and EY LLP in Ottawa, Canada. Ash has a BSc Hons Life Sciences from Queen’s University, a MSc in Information Technology from Johns Hopkins University, and a Certificate in Blockchain Technologies from MIT Sloan School of Management.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-bassili/

Wes Jensen

Board Member, 21Packets

Mr. Jensen is a forward-thinking technologist with over 20 years of tech experience in areas such as full stack development, Blockchain, AI/ML infrastructure, compute, IT, Storage, security and network architecture. Mr. Jensen has co-founded and currently sits on the board of multiple tech startups. Prior to entering private enterprise Mr. Jensen served in Special Operations in the U.S. Army

Sharon Laday

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Evin McMullen

Founder, Serto

Evin McMullen is co-founder of Serto, which makes data more portable, private, and valuable. In this work, she leads technical development, product, UX design and live event teams, in partnerships spanning from world-renowned universities cybersecurity programs to electronic music festivals. Evin lead the world’s first NFT music festival activation, NFT VIP Concert ticket, and NFT Livestream scavenger hunt, among other projects. Her previous work includes connected hardware and experience design disruptions for autonomous automotive, luxury, beauty, healthcare & connected home.

Barry Mosakowski

Blockchain Architect, RedHat

Barry is an IBM Blockchain Solutions Architect focused on the design, scaling, and operations of blockchain networks.   He is one of the first members of the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology team.  His roles in the technology have included the quality lead for Fabric and the IBM Blockchain Platform.   He then took his skill set and helped architect permissioned blockchain solutions across industries to include banking and healthcare.  His former roles at IBM include leading the DataPower appliance quality and architecture board and working as a developer and support engineer on the IBM z/OS TCP/IP stack.   He is also well versed in cryptography, networking, and has an extensive patent portfolio. 

Barry’s education includes a B.S. in electrical engineering from Gannon University and a M.E. in electric power engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   He served in the US Army as a combat engineer. 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing the drums. 

Curtis O'Neal

Founder, CYBERNETICS GLOBAL

Curtis O’Neal is an accomplished and forward thinking technology leader, with world-class experience in building transformational teams that executes the vision. He is the Founder & CEO of Cybernetics Global, an innovation-first IT consulting firm that delivers 21st century technology business solutions. From network engineering to cybersecurity to non conventional strategies and more, Curtis possesses a high degree of technical expertise that inspires and brings goals across the finish line. One of his passions amongst many, are Web3, Blockchain, emerging tech and all things Metaverse. Throughout his career, Curtis has gained extensive experience in operations and has an aptitude for understanding cultures, cultivating talent and being a servant leader. He has architected advanced technologies that are now used daily by all and enjoys the process of building with teams and seeing products and projects to their goal.

He is also the President of The Urban Education Project also known as UEP, an organization borne of a necessity to teach, mentor, and coach urban communities to find their purpose. There are many who haven’t had access to technology and Curtis works to level the playing field for the next generation. Bridging the digital divide while fostering life skills to eager students is his way of giving back and paying it forward.

Eric Powell

Founder, Rylet Industries, LLC

Eric Powell is the founder and CEO of Rylet Industries, an IT managed service provider based in San Antonio, Texas.

He's also a founding member of Ruddock Capital Investments, a privately held investment firm focused on Bitcoin and other promising cryptocurrencies.

While in the US Air Force, Eric held several positions that allowed him to serve as an aviation instructor, scientist, and R&D researcher. It was here that Eric first learned about cybersecurity and cryptocurrency.

Since then, Eric has focused his career on promoting cybersecurity best practices to small-to-medium businesses while evangelizing the power of blockchain technologies.

Enrico Schaefer

UAV & IP Attorney, TRAVERSE LEGAL, PLC

Mr. Schaefer is a seasoned trial attorney practicing internet, social media, domain and trademark law on a global basis. Mr. Schaefer has first chair trial experience in a wide variety of litigation matters, including class action litigation, internet and domain law, cybersquatting actions, intellectual property, non-competes, commercial and fiduciary litigation, UDRP and IP licensing. He has represented some of the largest companies in the world in litigation, domain name, trademark and related matters. He is a frequent author and presenter on issues related to protecting business interests in a global internet economy. Mr. Schaefer represents companies and business interests from around the world.

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Lisa Westerman Spiegel

New Jersey State Bar Association, Associate Executive Director for Continuing Legal Education