John Rhodel Bartolomé (Parachain Boy)

John Rhodel Bartolomé is a seasoned business developer and advocate in the blockchain space, currently serving as a Business Developer for Polkadot in Brazil since January 2024. Bartolomé has held ambassadorial roles with multiple networks including Aleph Zero, Oak Network, Phala Network, Moonbeam Network, and Bifrost Finance, focusing on project promotion and awareness. As the CEO and Founder of Verbo da Sabedoria since January 2020, responsibilities include defining the project's vision and developing educational programs on blockchain and emerging technologies. Previous experience includes business development roles at FOURSYS and Wipro Limited, where market research and strategic partnerships were emphasized, as well as a scientific research position at the Federal University of Paraná. Bartolomé holds an MBA in Software Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, along with additional qualifications in project management and systems development.