drovaughan

Chief Science Officer

I currently run a small business called Bitroots to support miners who have a meaningful, positive impact on society. Our technology enables anyone to buy clean Bitcoin from certified sustainable miners, and trade it on the blockchain.

I believe that making financial markets more accessible is one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty. We can do this without compromising long-term environmental goals.

Before Bitroots, I led a research group focused on scaling Bitcoin and enhancing its underlying technology. I enjoy academic writing and have published 18 papers in blockchain, cryptography, mathematics and string theory. I review articles and organise workshops on behalf of the IEEE, and regularly write thought leadership blogs. I am a co-inventor of around 30 patents.

I'm great at bridging the gap between technical teams and senior management. I'm looking for interesting roles in product development / cryptography / research / protocol development / white paper writing / patent drafting / wallet design. Full-time or part-time available.


Experience: 8 years

Yearly salary: $130,000

Hourly rate: $65

Nationality: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Residency: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom


Experience

Chief Science Officer
nChain
2023 - 2025
Director of Research
nChain
2018 - 2023
Senior Researcher
nChain
2018 - 2018
Senior Consultant
Amey Strategic Consulting
2016 - 2017
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Hamburg
2013 - 2015
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Liverpool
2012 - 2013

Skills

architecture
blockchain
cryptography
education
math
product-lead
protocol
research
btc
english