John Hallahan

John Hallahan has an extensive work history in the technology consulting and blockchain industry. John currently holds the role of Director, Business Solutions & Advisory (EMEA) at Fireblocks, where they facilitate the storage, transfer, settlement, and issuance of cryptocurrency for various organizations. Prior to this, they served as a Mentor at the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator.

Before their role at Fireblocks, John worked at EY as a Senior Manager and Manager in Technology Consulting from 2020 to 2022. John played a crucial role in assisting clients with technology-related challenges and solutions.

John has also worked at ConsenSys, a leading blockchain company, where they held the position of Manager and helped establish the Dublin office. John was responsible for business development in the Irish and UK markets, with a focus on financial services, aviation leasing, and fintech. Additionally, they contributed to the development of a trade finance blockchain product and successfully led the implementation of Document Management & Workflow features.

During their time at Deloitte Ireland as a Consultant in the Strategy & Operations practice, John specialized in blockchain technology and contributed to the analysis and design of blockchain-based processes for clients in the financial services sector. John also served as an Analyst in the FinTech taskforce, where they conducted ecosystem analysis and connected clients with relevant technology solutions.

John's career started with an internship at KPMG Ireland in Deal Advisory in 2014.

John Hallahan completed their education at the University College Dublin from 2011 to 2015, earning a Bachelor of Business and Law degree. Prior to that, they attended St. Benildus College from 2005 to 2011, where they obtained their Leaving Certificate in 2011, achieving 545 points. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained certifications such as the BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in February 2017, and the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance in September 2019. Furthermore, they hold a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, but the institution and specific details about its acquisition are not provided.