Tampa, Florida, United States
William is a 30-year cybersecurity veteran with deep expertise in designing and implementing secure network systems and security architectures. A pioneer in institutional Bitcoin infrastructure since 2011, he has led enterprise blockchain implementations for large corporations and architected the industry's first CCSS-compliant Lightning security framework. Now leveraging AI agent assistance, William is an AI-Powered Cybersecurity Product Builder, rapidly developing innovative cybersecurity tools and services. He holds a BS in Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida.
Offered smart contract development, blockchain engineering, and cybersecurity expertise to various companies in the cryptocurrency industry. Assisted clients in implementing secure and efficient blockchain solutions to meet their business needs. Provided expert guidance and recommendations on a wide range of topics, including: • Smart contract development and blockchain engineering using Rust and Solidity • Cryptocurrency security and non-custodial private key storage solutions • Decentralization and distributed ledger technology (DLT) • Advising on fully functioning Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ecosystems from minting and issuance to regulatory and security protocols • Blockchain Identity Solutions (Decentralized Identity) • CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) Services • Auditing & Certification • Crypto Asset Guidance • Decentralization Approach Solutions • Crypto Asset Wallet Security • IT architecture design and management • Project management • Blockchain consulting and innovation support services related to Security Token Offerings (STO)
Provide advice support for solution construction, implementation and systems integration, delivering high quality systems related to blockchain, cybersecurity and virtual infrastructure in response to varying business requirements.
Working with DLTs, Blockchain infrastructure, decentralized innovations to develop products that protect users/consumers secure mobile service/accounts/personal information with the latest blockchain Web3 innovations. To develop products which leverage blockchain and experiment with them.
As part of the Curacao Blockchain and Crypto currency Taskforce (“CBCT”), advises CBCT board on developments in the fintech space as well as the unique challenges faced by fintech businesses in the securities industry. The CBCT has been set up with the purpose to investigate possibilities how Curaçao should position itself as a facilitating jurisdiction to attract investment managers and their funds that are investing in crypto currencies and other digital assets as well as companies (and decentralized organizations) that are using blockchain technology, tokens and smart contracts for their business activities.
Maintain information technology strategies. Advise organization upper management in identifying cyber risks, protect systems from unauthorized access, detect data breaches, and opportunities on DLT and blockchain innovation and potential design for incorporating permissioned cryptocurrencies (Tokens) and the security innovation it brings. Benchmark and make recommendations for the improvement of the IT infrastructure. Advisory Overview Strong knowledge of virtual centralized & (DLT) decentralized infrastructures, security software, hardware, and access control management and the ability to effectively manage multiple project implementations as a project manager. Specialties: — (DLT) Distributed Ledger and Blockchain Technologies — Extensive experience in cybersecurity & crypto assets (Tokens) — Crypto Token Analyst — Security support via firewalls and VPN infrastructure for SWIFT and ACH systems — In-depth knowledge of load-balancing, database clustering, redundant data centers, etc. — Good understanding of cloud web services — VMware private, hybrid and public cloud centralized and decentralized infrastructures — Experience in configuring, implementing and maintaining disaster recovery site with VMware and EMC SAN architecture with Veeam for backup and replication also including LAB environments for testing and user acceptance.