Chris Hayes

Chris Hayes is the Principal Consultant at HayesData Systems, a role he has held since September 2013. Based in Redondo Beach, California, he has over 20 years of experience in various capacities including founder, C-level executive, engineer, investor, and advisor. His consulting firm specializes in architectural and engineering services for web and mobile platforms, with a recent focus on blockchain implementations, DeFi protocols, and strategic/tokenomic consulting for startups in the FinTech sector.1

Professional Background

• HayesData Systems: As Principal Consultant, Hayes leads projects that involve building DeFi protocols, wallets, and NFT platforms. His firm has successfully collaborated with multiple clients to develop comprehensive market strategies for blockchain startups.
• Few and Far: He served as Co-founder and CTO from March 2022 to July 2023, where he built an engineering team focused on creating an NFT API and marketplace on the NEAR blockchain.
• ShoutEngine: Founded in April 2013, this podcast hosting platform gained popularity for its user-friendly interface and robust analytics capabilities.
• Guardian Circle: As Co-founder and CTO, he contributed to the development of a safety network application.
• IDK Events: Worked as Interim CTO to rebuild the technical infrastructure of the company.

Hayes has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation in technology through his various roles, particularly in the rapidly evolving fields of blockchain and decentralized finance.1