Christopher Pavlesic

Christopher Pavlesic has a diverse work experience in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Christopher currently serves as the Country Manager - Australia at Bitrefill since November 2022, where they are responsible for overseeing operations in the country. Prior to this, they worked as the Australian Ambassador for Bitrefill from September 2020 to November 2022.

In 2022, Pavlesic took on the role of Organizer at Bitcoin Alive, where they organized Australia's first Bitcoin-only conference, aiming to promote the use of cryptocurrency and its potential for improving the financial system.

From November 2016 to present, Pavlesic has been the CEO & Co-Founder of Coinstop, a prominent provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency hardware in Australia. In this role, they manage day-to-day operations, makes strategic decisions, and focuses on growth and partnerships. Coinstop also focuses on educating individuals and organizations about digital asset management.

In April 2022, Pavlesic co-founded Alpha Hashrate, an Australian-owned Bitcoin mining company. The company offers an end-to-end solution for individuals who want to mine Bitcoin but lack technical expertise or space to host miners at home. Alpha Hashrate aims to simplify the process of Bitcoin mining.

Pavlesic's earlier experiences include working as the Secretary and Founding Director at OPTF, as well as holding the position of Operations Support at Oxen, a private protocol for decentralized private transactions and communication. At ACX Tech Pty Ltd, one of Australia's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, they served as Operations Support, where they played a key role in scaling operations and maintaining a high standard of service through process development and team management.

Overall, Pavlesic has a strong background in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, with experience in leadership, operations, and community building.

Christopher Pavlesic began their education in 2009 at TAFE NSW, where they pursued a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Christopher completed this program in 2011. In 2014, Christopher enrolled at Western Sydney University to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Christopher attended the university until 2016, focusing on computer science during their time there.