Shaz - Blockchain Expert
CTO-ICO/FINTECH/BLOCKCHAIN STRATEGIC ARCHITECT/ ADVISOR and ANALYST * Co founder and CTO of FINTECH ZAM Shopping PK Greater Chicago Area
Provided strategic advisory to blockchain startups in entertainment, retail, education, loyalty, and other industries.
• Developed and executed project plans, took the lead on every client project from kick-off to completion; served as a liaison between clients and internal engineering/marketing teams.
• Created financial models for clients' businesses, performed due diligence and valuation; worked with broker dealers on structuring security token offerings, drafted info memos and PPMs.
• Designed blockchain ecosystems/applications and token economics/mechanics on drafted white/yellow papers, executive summaries, investor pitch decks, and other project related materials.
• Developed technical scopes and requirements for blockchain projects, worked closely with engineering and research teams on implementation of such requirements.
• Created marketing strategies and plans for clients' projects - created and executed custom marketing plans; provided advisory on building and managing the community, brand positioning, visual brand and website, messaging, email marketing, and content marketing; assisted with outreach to ICO listing services.
• Executed ICOs and token generation events; raised $15M+ in cryptocurrency and fiat on clients' behalf.
Analytically minded Information Technology and Management professional, advancing skills needed to bridge gaps between technology and commercial operations while developing innovative solutions to increase business efficiency having evaluated technology’s role within business. Academic achievements are underpinned by professional experience in diverse arenas, including a specialist global provider of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency advisory and marketing services. Strong cultural amultilingual skills gained via a unique mix of international experience. Enjoys maintaining awareness of new and emerging technology, including design thinking, cognitive computing and Internet of Things (IoT).
