Neil Smithline

Neil Smithline is an experienced technology executive and security expert currently serving as the Vice President of Infrastructure and General Manager West at Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange platform.1 Here are some key details about his professional background:

Current Role

Neil Smithline has been with Poloniex since November 2019, progressing through several roles:

• Vice President of Infrastructure, General Manager West (July 2022 - Present)
• Vice President of Infrastructure (November 2021 - Present)
• Senior Director of Security (January 2021 - November 2021)
• Security Architect (November 2019 - January 2021)

Previous Experience

Prior to joining Poloniex, Smithline held several notable positions:

• Security Architect at Circle (May 2018 - October 2019)
• Software Security Architect at Autodesk (November 2014 - May 2018)
• Enterprise Architect at BEA Systems (1999 - May 2008)

Expertise

Smithline's career has focused on:

• Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
• Application and infrastructure security
• Software architecture
• Open source development

He has contributed to various open-source projects, including work that has been incorporated into the GitHub website.1

Education

Neil Smithline holds the following degrees:

• Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Rochester
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo1

Throughout his career, Neil Smithline has demonstrated a strong background in technology, with a particular emphasis on security and infrastructure in the cryptocurrency and software development sectors.