/ Edward Thomson

Edward Thomson is a professional with a diverse background in areas such as Blockchain, Web3, Astrophysics, Maths, Investments, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Information Security, Cryptography, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot.

From 2018 to 2020, he was instrumental at the Web3 Foundation, managing communications and security initially, and later taking charge of the grants program from inception to execution.

Prior to his role at the Web3 Foundation, Edward spent three years as an Information Security Consultant at PCSL, which is now part of Cisco.

He obtained his MSc in Information Security in 2015 and began transitioning into the field of Information Security in the same year.

Edward Thomson's career also includes positions such as Quantitative Research Analyst at Turcan Connell Asset Management and developing quantitative models at Fundamental Tracker Investment Management, where he remained post-acquisition by Maven Capital Partners UK LLP.

His earlier experiences involved serving as a director at the ORRC, a Scottish SME focused on Persian Rug trade, and working with Harlyn Research LLP on quantitative models.

In terms of education, Edward holds a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Glasgow, a Master's Degree in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Masters of Physics from the University of Edinburgh.

Noteworthy affiliations include founding the Decentralized Gaming Association, being a grants manager at the Web3 Foundation, and holding roles in collaborative, communications, and security capacities within the organization.

He has also worked as an Investment Analyst at Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, a Security Consultant at Portcullis Computer Security Ltd, and a Postgraduate Tutor at the University of Glasgow.

In addition, Edward Thomson is an accomplished website creator, with a background at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.