About Me
Hi, I am Sebastian,
a distributed ledger technology expert currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), funded by the Digital
Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC).
I hold a Master’s in Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies from the University of Applied Sciences Mittweida and a Bachelor’s in Economics from the Free University of Berlin.
I am passionate about the transformational potential of technology. My aim is to leverage my technical skills and economics background to drive innovation in this rapidly evolving space.
Experience
Worked alongside the business and the tech team
My role as a Technical Consultant had me diving deep into different blockchain areas. I explored Hyperledger Aries and ACA-Py and worked with JavaScript and TypeScript. My scope ranged from CBDC to DeFi.
Blockchain Competence Center Mittweida (BCCM)
Researcher
June 2021 - August 2021
blockchain.hs-mittweida.de
Study on tokenization and the potential economic impact of Web3
At BCCM, my efforts took me towards a fascinating study on tokenization and Web3. Supported by the Economic Council and the German Parliament, I led research, interviewing industry giants like BCG, IBM, ITSA and more.
Blockchain Competence Center Mittweida (BCCM)
Researcher L2 Technologies
December 2020 - February 2021
blockchain.hs-mittweida.de
Research on Layer 2 Technologies with a focus on Ethereum Ecosystem
Research on Layer 2 Solutions in the Distributed Ledger Space. Focused on Ethereum and Bitcoin. Lightning, Rollups, State channels. Created the most comprehensive list of Layer 2 Projects in 2021.
Pushing digitization
Focused on Distributed Ledger Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Platform Economics and Belt and Road Initiative. Book published: Neustaat- Politik und Staat mussen sich ändern. Pitched ideas in front of members of parliament.
Education
University of Applied Sciences Mittweida
M.Sc. Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies
2020 - 2023
The program is the world's first two-year curriculum dedicated to Distributed Ledger Technologies.
The program focuses on the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchain. The curriculum offers comprehensive insights into these transformative technologies. An in depth understanding of Ethereum is given with an introduction to Solidity. To deepen my Computer Science knowledge, I spent a semester abroad at James Cook University in Singapore.
Free University of Berlin,
B.Sc. Economics
2015 - 2019
Founded in 1948, the Free University of Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin) stands as a renowned institution in Germany.
With a strong commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary learning, the university offers a dynamic environment for students. During my studies I spent one semester in Athens, Greece at the Athens University of Economics and Business and one semester in Kuala Lumpur at Monash University Malaysia.
A Little More About Me
Alongside my interests in economics and computer science, some of my other interests and hobbies are surfing, snowboarding, diving, and traveling.