Professional Experience - Blockchain & Cryptography

Jan 2021 - Present

Founder

BlockSphere, UK

• Providing blockchain and post-quantum cryptography consulting for enterprises and startups
• Advising on security assessments, architecture design, and migration strategies
• Organised the world's first post-quantum Bitcoin event at Bitcoin Vegas 2025

Nov 2024 - Dec 2025

DevRel Engineer / Founding Team

Project Eleven, London

• Designed yellowpages.xyz, a post-quantum proof-of-ownership registry integrating IPFS and zero-knowledge proofs
• Built developer-relations strategy with technical documentation and whitepapers
• Forged strategic partnerships across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ecosystems

Jul 2022 - Nov 2024

Research Assistant / Associate

University of Kent, Canterbury

• Directed blockchain-quantum research projects leading to well-cited publications
• Developed the concept of Quantum Blockchain Miners
• Presented findings at international conferences

Sep 2020 - Sep 2023

Assistant Lecturer

University of Kent, Canterbury

• Designed and delivered lectures on Blockchain, Smart Contracts, and Cryptography
• Created and introduced a new Blockchain module with post-quantum topics
• Supervised student research projects

Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

Blockchain Researcher

Atlas City, London

• Led cross-disciplinary team designing novel consensus algorithm
• Delivered client-facing workshops and consultancy on blockchain adoption
• Contributed to recycling rewards platform and timestamping tools

Nov 2014 - Sep 2017

Co-Founder

Red Brewery, Bedfordshire

• Co-founded and scaled a micro-brewery and micro-pub
• Developed leadership and entrepreneurial skills

PhD Computer Science

University of Kent, 2024

Thesis: Quantum Advantage on Blockchain Technologies

MSc Computer Science

University of Kent, 2018 - Merit

BSc Biomedical Science

University of Kent, 2014 - 2:1