Michael A.

Michael A. is a technology leader with extensive experience in blockchain development and software engineering. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Liquid Credit since April 2025, Michael previously held the same position at SMOK3 until April 2025 and has been a Managing Partner at Tech Maven since January 2014. Notably, at NASA Ames Research Center from June 2021 to December 2022, Michael led the engineering of a decentralized data marketplace for flying vehicles. Michael's expertise also includes consulting roles at Northern Trust Corporation and work as a Lead Engineer at BitRail, where significant contributions were made to blockchain implementations. Michael’s journey in technology began with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, and a foundational role as Lead Software Engineer at Questionnaire Connect, focusing on automated solutions for psychiatric clinics.