Andrew B.

Andrew B. is an experienced researcher and instructor specializing in blockchain technology, distributed systems, and cryptography. Currently serving as a Researcher at the Web3 Foundation since August 2023, Andrew also contributes to the Polkadot Blockchain Academy as an Instructor and education developer at Parity Technologies, developing courses on cryptography, economics, and blockchain fundamentals for various universities. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Rust Developer at Integritee, advising on Rust development at Master Ventures, and instructor roles related to the Polkadot Dev Bootcamp. Andrew's background also includes positions as a System Software Engineer at Ford Motor Company and Co-Founder of Lilac Ai, alongside a solid foundation in software engineering established through roles at Cubic Corporation, EpiSys Science, Inc., and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Arizona. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona.