Ian Patton

Ian Patton is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in developing decentralized and web3 applications. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at FormFree®, Ian is focused on building a decentralized lending protocol for Web5. Previously held the position of Web3 Application Architect at M^ZERO Labs and Chief Technology Officer at FRAX Technologies, where Ian led teams to create fractional offerings of unique assets while navigating SEC regulations. Ian's earlier roles include Chief Technology Officer for a startup focused on cryptocurrency payment solutions and Consulting Architect, providing expertise in scalability and creative solution architecture. Ian has also contributed as an Application Architect at CNN, rebuilding site search experiences, and has held senior engineering positions at AGCO Corporation, ADP, Cvent, and BitPay, where a strong foundation in full-stack JavaScript development and cloud architecture was established. Ian holds an AS degree in Computer Information Systems from CGTC.