Alex Svanevik

Alex Svanevik is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, known for his expertise in data analytics and artificial intelligence. Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

Alex Svanevik is currently the co-founder and CEO of Nansen, a blockchain data analytics company.1 He has been in this role since October 2019.2 Nansen helps crypto investors and professionals analyze blockchain data by enriching on-chain data with wallet labels and presenting analytics in an easily digestible format.1

In addition to his role at Nansen, Svanevik holds several other positions:

• Advisor at Pudgy Penguins NFT collection13
• Board Member at WalletConnect, Inc. (since February 2022)2

Previous Roles

Svanevik's career in data science and analytics includes:

• Founder & Data Scientist at D5 - The Data Science DAO (February 2019 - October 2020)
• Chief Data Scientist at CoinFi (May 2018 - January 2019)
• Data Science Manager at Schibsted Media Group (January 2016 - April 2018)
• Senior Consultant at BearingPoint (August 2011 - May 2014)
• Co-Founder / Data Scientist at Codeus (August 2010 - August 2011)2

Education

Svanevik holds the following degrees:

• Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh (2010)
• Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from the University of Bergen (2009)1

Involvement with Pudgy Penguins

On August 22, 2022, Pudgy Penguins announced their Advisory Board, which included Alex Svanevik.34 This appointment came at a significant time for the project, as it marked the beginning of a comeback for Pudgy Penguins after a previous setback.1 Svanevik's involvement with Pudgy Penguins is notable, as Nansen owned approximately 6% of the entire project (560 wrapped penguins) at the time of his appointment to the advisory board.1

Expertise and Interests

Svanevik has extensive experience in data science, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. He became interested in cryptocurrencies around 2017, particularly in Ethereum, which led him to transition full-time into the crypto industry.1 His expertise in data analytics and blockchain has made him a valuable advisor in the NFT and cryptocurrency space.