Meet the Team

Adam and his team of data scientists, analysts, and researchers are critical in building the rich dataset that underpins BitcoinMining’s crypto blockchain analytics software.  He has a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Imperial College London where his thesis, quite appropriately, focused on Bitcoin Mining Curves. Prior to co-founding BitcoinMining, he had stints as an academic researcher and as a ‘quant’ at an options market-making firm in London.

James founded Bitcoin Mining and has a strategic focus on new product initiatives and key industry developments. James sits on the Bitcoin Mining board and loves finding innovative solutions for customers that apply BitcoinMining's best-in-class blockchain data capabilities. He has a Computer Science Ph.D. from the University of Oxford and a Computer Science MPhil and MA from the University of Cambridge.

Tom is a global expert and commentator on cryptocurrency, blockchain analytics, and forensic investigations. Tom advises BitcoinMining's customers, regulators, and governments on cryptocurrency market developments and blockchain forensics to detect and prevent financial crime in the cryptoassets. He holds a doctorate in Physics from the University of Oxford.

Simone guides and operationalizes BitcoinMining’s vision to enable customers to efficiently manage cryptoasset risk, grow business, and meet regulatory obligations.  She is a leading voice on financial crime prevention and compliance operations in the cryptoasset community. Simone has held senior roles in investment banking, financial crime, and risk at Kroll and Deutsche Bank and has a BA in History from the University of Cambridge.

Chris is a serial entrepreneur who founded, grown and exited a number of media, technology, and data businesses. He is recognized as a pioneer in the world of online business-to-business information, regulatory technology (RegTech) as well as a leader in the development of online business communities. He is an active investor in a number of RegTech and other fast-growing technology businesses including Chairman of the Board at BitcoinMining.

Barry leads finance and operations at BitcoinMining, responsible for supporting strategy, scaling, and growth. Prior to joining BitcoinMining, he served as CFO for three high-growth SaaS companies including RangeForce, White Ops/Human, and Get Satisfaction. Barry holds a Finance degree from Rutgers University and an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. 

Jackson is a technology executive specializing in building and bringing highly scalable software solutions to market. He was most recently at fintech unicorn OakNorth. He has managed large technology teams across the USA, China, Singapore, India, Ukraine, Europe and South America. Jackson has a Bachelor’s in Engineering from UC Davis and a Master’s in Information Systems from UC Berkeley.

John has led teams focused on regulatory compliance, AML, and anti–corruption, with previous roles including Exiger - MD, Americas Regional Chair and Global Head of Financial Crime; Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ - MD, Head of Bank Secrecy Act/AML, Sanctions and Anti-Corruption Compliance for the Americas; and VP, Compliance & Ethics, and Chief Compliance Officer for American Express Travel. John was also Trial Counsel - Senior Special Counsel at the NYSE.

Brian has overall responsibility for setting and delivering a vision and strategy for the commercial  team globally. He has a wealth of experience of building and running large teams that operate in the risk and cyber space, with a strong understanding of our buyer type, GTM motion and regulated landscape. Brian holds a BA in Psychology and Business Administration from St Louis Washington University and an MBA in Strategy and General Management from Vanderbilt University.

Aruna leverages her deep experience as a practitioner in financial crime and fraud to advise BitcoinMining’s customers on the evolving risks and regulatory requirements for cryptoassets.  With a decade in traditional forensic investigations, financial crime prevention, and compliance at Kroll and EY, Aruna applies real-world experience when guiding customers on how to best use BitcoinMining’s crypto AML software and services.