OUR TEAM
Honor, Merit & Mentorship
Our vision is to organize the universe based on merit and value.
VINOD MANOHARAN
FOUNDER
Vinod Manoharan is an Indian tech entrepreneur and since 2013 has founded a number of licensed gaming companies in India with $10M+ yearly revenues. In 2018, Manoharan moved to Ukraine and founded Jax.Network to solve the infamous Blockchain Scalability Trilemma and bring forth a decentralized, secure and scalable stable coin.
Iurii
Shyshatskyi
Shyshatskyi
Chief Scientist
Iurii Shyshatskyi previously worked for Samsung R&D Institute, after attending Northwestern University, USA. Iurii Shyshatskyi also has a Master’s Degree in Mathematics from the Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv. He is responsible for Jax.Network’s software architecture,and documentation, as well as being a major contributor to the Jax.Network white paper.
TARAS EMELYANENKO
CTO
Tech guru and strong proponent of P2P technologies, with over 15 years of experience in software development, Taras Emelyanenko had previously worked in Bitcoinstore, Loyyal, and IOHK (Cardano). Taras Emelyanenko also regularly contributed to the Localbitcoin, Blockchain.info, Bitcoin.com (mining pool and wallet) projects. He is also a frequent speaker at blockchain and fintech conferences, where his deep knowledge of the topic is highly sought after.
LUCAS LEGER
Chief Economist
A Ph.D. candidate at Le CNAM-PARIS in cryptoeconomics, Lucas Leger worked on applying microeconomic analysis to blockchain-based networks. He has worked extensively on data privacy and data ownership. Leger is looking to bring his vast knowledge regarding cryptoeconomics to improve the Jax.Network protocol.
KATERYNA BOLSHAKOVA
PRODUCT MANAGER
Kateryna Bolshakova has 5 years of experience in different marketing positions at numerous cryptocurrency and blockchain-related projects. Kateryna was able to learn from this experience and began applying her skills of creation of all types of content from copywriting and design to video production and event organization to the Jax.Network project.
Viktoriya Nechyporuk
Marketing Communications Lead
Viktoriya Nechyporuk has led the Microsoft marketing team in cross-subsidiary marketing strategy implementation and orchestration of global marketing campaigns. For her exceptional contribution and achievements in marketing, she received the Gold Star Award in the Worldwide Microsoft Circle of Excellence Program. Most recently Nechyporuk had worked as the product marketing director for the blockchain unicorn, Bitfury. As a seasoned marketer, she supports Jax.Network in creating project awareness and enables our rapid rate of growth.
Maryna
Trifonova
Trifonova
Head of Content
Maryna Trifonova holds a Master’s degree in Germanic Languages and Translation and has over 4 years of experience working as a copywriter. Since early 2018, Trifonova has been actively studying blockchain and crypto markets and trading digital currencies on a regular basis. This knowledge helps her to create all types of content for Jax.Network, including technical articles, business papers, explainer videos, etc.
Alla
Tkachuk
Tkachuk
HR Manager
Alla Tkachuk is Ph.D. in Mathematics. She has over 10 years of work experience with people coming from different spheres. She is an expert in emotional intelligence (International Institute of Emotional Intelligence, Kyiv) and conducts training regarding EQ development and emotional management. Alla helps to attract unique talents to the team and takes care of each employee’s well-being.
ANNA PEREZ
LEGAL COUNSEL
A result-oriented and certified Legal Advisor with over 15 years of practice, the last 7+ years of them in international area (IT, online services, high-risk sector).
Specialize in the structuring of various projects, considering the specific of the business and jurisdictions with further full legal support of corporate and operational issues. Expertise in complex capital-intensive and start-up projects with global teams and specialists all over the world.
EUGENE KUSIAK
BACK-END DEVELOPER
Highly skilled Go lang developer, with 3 years of experience and a aptitude for working with crypto infrastructure and databases.
Specializing in Go programming, and database integration, focus is on delivering secure applications.
Proficient in handling complex projects, understanding of blockchain technologies, database tuning and query optimization for best performance.
Riya
Jose
Jose
HR Specialist (Dubai, UAE)
A Senior HR Specialist with over 7 years of experience within Human Resources Management. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals within the company. Her north star has always been Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, as they form the fundamentals of people centric structures. She utilizes her extensive expertise across various facets of HR, including performance management, employee engagement and organizational development to drive Jax.Network growth and success.
Taras
Shostak
Shostak
Product Designer
UI/UX designer with a passion for creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites. With several years of experience in the crypto industry, has honed his skills in crafting captivating user experiences that leave a lasting impression on users. Expertise and creativity shine through in every project he undertakes. His dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned him a reputation as a reliable and innovative web designer.
Sambrama
Manjunath
Manjunath
HR Manager (India)
Known as the People’s advocate, a HR Strategist, with a stellar background as an Electronics Engineer from RVCE and a silver medalist in HR, Sambrama has carved a remarkable path throughout her career, immersing herself in various industries and accumulating over 7 years of invaluable experience across all HR verticals. Her visionary approach extends to all aspects of the Employee life cycle, ensuring that organizations embrace evolution and thrive in dynamic environments. Recognizing the vital role of Learning and Development, Sambrama has championed innovative strategies to foster continuous growth and upskilling within teams. With an unwavering focus on Employee Relations, she nurtures a workplace where collaboration, respect, and support are fundamental pillars by prioritizing Work-life Balance.
Joining the Jax team, Sambrama brings her unrivaled expertise to build a culture that embodies excellence, inclusivity, and a balanced HR-Biz alignment on all levels. Her remarkable journey, knowledge, and passion will undoubtedly steer Jax towards unparalleled success globally.
Regina
Ramyata Rao
Ramyata Rao
Marketing Manager
Regina Ramyata Rao is a seasoned crypto marketing professional with over 6 years of experience in strategic marketing within the crypto industry. Holding a Dual MBA degree in Finance and International Business, she brings comprehensive knowledge and practical experience to help Jax.Network thrive in this rapidly evolving industry. Her core expertise lies in driving brand awareness, user adoption, and effectively marketing unique selling propositions. Additionally, she possesses a strong skill set in digital and content marketing, social media and brand management, media relations, and leading teams with excellent communication and execution skills. With a proven track record, she is passionate about leveraging marketing strategies to propel the success and growth of crypto projects like Jax.Network in the new era of finance.
Goutham
Kumar U
Kumar U
Head of Customer Support
As an English language graduate professional with 15 years of experience across diverse industries such as Blockchain, Fin-tech, Edtech/SaaS, E-commerce, Hospitality, and Telecom, he brings a wealth of expertise to Jax.Network
Goutham’s objective is to provide the best-in-class customer experience by scaling operations and optimizing support channels. With his extensive service experience and global exposure, he will ensure prompt and efficient service for Jax.Network customers, investors, and miners.
By prioritizing customer satisfaction, we aim to build trust, foster loyalty, and generate positive referrals, contributing to the overall growth and success of Jax.Network.
ADVISORS
Dr. W. Scott Stornetta
ADVISOR
Dr. Stornetta is considered by many to be the co-inventor of the blockchain. His pioneering series of papers helped lay the foundation for Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Dr. Stornetta received his Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University, after attending MIT, Harvard, and Brigham Young University. Now, he is a partner and Chief Scientist at Yugen Partners, an early-stage private equity firm investing in companies leveraging blockchain technology. As an advisor to Jax.Network, he provides valuable feedback on the development of our company and products.
DR. ABDELHAKIM SENHAJI HAFID
ADVISOR
Dr. Hafid is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal and the founding director of Network Research Lab and Montreal Blockchain Lab. A seasoned blockchain and DLT specialist, he has lent his support in developing the Jax.Network protocol and given it his seal of approval.
BIJAN ALIZADEH FARD
ADVISOR
Bijan Alizadeh Fard is the COO of Phoenix Tech and General Partner at Phoenix VC. He is an experienced business leader in the Middle East and has been associated with Bitmain distribution in the region. Thanks to his impressive experience and expertise in mining operations, Mr. Fard will be a great asset to our team. He will not only give us advice on the Bitcoin mining and mining pools but also help us get integrated on top mining pools, so other BTC miners can merge-mine Jax.Network along with the Bitcoin network.
TONY G ANTANAS GUOGA
ADVISOR
Tony G is a well-known investor, businessman, and former Member of the European Parliament. His diverse accomplishments include being named as one of the most influential Europeans in 2016 by Politico Magazine’s. Guoga is also the CEO of Cypherpunk Holdings, a company that invests in technologies and cryptocurrencies focused on privacy, and the founder of Cryptonews.com, a popular online news media outlet. As an experienced businessman and politician, he helps us to integrate the necessary welfare principles into the Jax.Network ecosystem through different forms, including tax and regulatory compliance.
JAGDISH TADASAD
Advisor
Jagdish is our go to person for all board advisory matters in legal & financial aspects of the group companies, his last position was that of Consulting CFO & Policy Advisor for Mobile Premier League India’s largest mobile gaming company. His passion for Blockchain, Tech Lobbying, Politics and Venture Capital Investments has led to work with us. He is building a strong legal machinery & lobbying horse-power for us at JAX.
Hugh Simpson
ADVISOR
Hugh is the CEO at Liquid (LQD) Technology, a global IT outsourcing company, and Managing Director at Oggin, a diversified private advisory and investment company focused on emerging technology. As a former start-up founder, consultant at EY and VC-backed management team, Hugh has extensive experience in building and scaling technology businesses globally.
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