Kyle Rojas

Kyle Rojas is an experienced professional currently serving as the Global Business Lead at Avail. Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

Kyle Rojas has a diverse career spanning military service, business development, and leadership roles in the Web3 and blockchain space.

Current Role:

• Global Business Lead at Avail (as of January 2024)2

Previous Positions:

• Director of Global Business at Edge & Node (June 2023 - January 2024)1
• Global Business Development and Partnerships at Edge & Node (December 2022 - June 2023)1
• Business Development and Partnerships at Edge & Node (September 2021 - December 2022)1

In his roles at Edge & Node, Kyle was responsible for:

• Overseeing global business operations
• Managing cross-functional business teams
• Coordinating with Graph contributors
• Educating about Web3 and The Graph
• Forming partnerships with current and future users of The Graph
• Speaking at conferences to onboard people into the Web3 space

Military Background

Before his career in the blockchain industry, Kyle served in the United States Air Force for 5 years (2008-2013) as an Airborne Farsi/Dari Cryptologic Linguist & Operational Intelligence specialist.1 His responsibilities included:

• Providing operational intelligence in combat environments
• Leading a 105-member training office
• Managing $2.2 billion in assets
• Leading 70+ people during Middle East deployments

Education

Kyle has an impressive educational background:

• MBA in Finance from Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business (2013-2015)1
• Candidate for M.S. in International Relations from Troy University (2010-2013)1
• Multiple Associate degrees from various institutions, including the Community College of the US Air Force and the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center1
• Bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus1

Skills and Languages

Kyle has limited working proficiency in Persian, Dari, and Spanish.1

Achievements

• Named a "2015 MBA to Watch" by Poets & Quants1
• Kadena Air Base Volunteer of the Year (2007)1
• Recipient of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (2006)1
• US Air Force Airman Leadership School John L. Levitow Top Graduate Award (2006)1

Kyle Rojas's diverse background in military service, education, and blockchain technology has positioned him as a leader in the Web3 space, particularly in global business development and partnerships.