DeFi Strategy & Protocol Design

Building the infrastructure of on-chain finance

I understand protocol mechanics deeply. I see market opportunities early. I build the relationships that scale infrastructure.

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Philosophy

Rare combination

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Technical Depth

I understand protocol mechanics from first principles—oracle architecture, liquidation systems, cross-chain design, and governance models.

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Commercial Strategy

I see where markets are moving before others. I know how to structure unit economics, pricing, and go-to-market for on-chain products.

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Relationship Architecture

I build deep relationships with key ecosystem players. I speak both the language of builders and the language of business leaders.

Impact

What I've built

$40M
Annual revenue account owned & managed
+$15M
Net revenue expansion driven through architecture
25+
Tier-1 protocols & institutions in active partnerships
0→1
Launched Chainlink Data Link—new product category
Career

Experience

Oct 2024 – Now

Head of Strategic Relationships & Solutions

Chainlink Labs
  • Own Chainlink SVR: $40M+ annual revenue product. Managed P&L, architecture, and full product lifecycle.
  • Expanded $15M net revenue through deep integrations and strategic repositioning
  • Launched Chainlink Data Link: A new product category bridging DeFi & institutional markets
  • Manage the #1, #2, #3 revenue-generating clients at Chainlink across Aave, GMX, Morpho
  • Drive data product strategy for Chainlink Data Streams & Data Feeds across 25+ protocols
  • Built relationships with tier-1 DeFi ecosystem: Aave, GMX, Morpho, Compound, Venus, Kamino, Synthetix, Gauntlet, Flashbots, and market makers (Wintermute, DRW, GSR)
Aug 2021 – Oct 2023

Consultant, Digital Strategy

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Advised leading financial institutions on blockchain transformation, CBDC design, DeFi infrastructure, and digital banking strategy
  • Delivered strategy engagements across Europe's largest financial services clients
  • Built C-suite relationships in fintech, banking, and payments
Sep 2019 – Aug 2020

Consultant, IT Advisory

KPMG

Data analytics, IT risk controls, blockchain solution design for enterprise clients.

Sep 2018 – Jul 2019

Co-Founder & Head of BD

SpreadShare

Built algorithmic trading platform, pivoted to blockchain during market evolution. Led business development and fundraising.

Background

Education & Credentials

MSc Management of Innovation
RSM Erasmus University
2020 – 2021
BSc Information Science
Utrecht University
2014 – 2019
Exchange – Business Management
University of Western Australia
2015
Expertise
DeFi Infrastructure Oracle Architecture Protocol Design Data Monetization Strategic Partnerships Product Strategy Go-to-Market Institutional Finance Cross-chain Systems Governance Design Stakeholder Alignment
Ecosystem

DeFi Protocols: Aave, GMX, Morpho, Compound, Venus, Kamino, Synthetix, Pendle, Perp, Fluid, Lighter, Synfutures, Jupiter

Infrastructure: Anchorage, Steakhouse, Gauntlet, Flashbots

Market Makers & Trading: Wintermute, DRW, GSR, Tokka

Let's build

Interested in what comes next?

Looking for Director/Head-level strategy, product, or partnerships roles at fintech and crypto companies. Open to conversations about vision, not just execution.

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