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You Can Still Join Us! May Luncheon Program
May 16, 2019 11:45am
"Build a Better Blockchain"
An interactive presentation to learn about
how to build a better blockchain.
Jay Carpenter
Founder
Desert Blockchain
Jay Carpenter has been an active member of
the Blockchain community since 2014. His primary interest in this space
is in the realm of naming, numbering, addressing and identity.
Jay is the founder of Desert Blockchain
which is the largest Blockchain meetup in Arizona.
He has taught as an Adjunct Professor at
University of Advancing Technology (UAT.edu). His class focused on a
technical approach to the intersection of Blockchain development,
cybersecurity and the Internet of Things.
He has an extensive background in
technology, entrepreneurship and finance. He is a graduate of Arizona
State University with an undergraduate degree in business with emphasis in
finance. He obtained an MBA from the University of Southern California
with an emphasis in finance.
Jay is passionate about the emerging new
realms of communications, finance and the societal possibilities associated
with a Blockchain centric future.
Prepaids, simply email vosadmin@cfma.org
noting your attendance.
Menu:
Bistro Mediterranean Beef Vegetarian: Fresh Egg Plant Stack |
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