Lawrence Ley - Budget

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Budget Committee Criteria:

  • Strong understanding of Cardano ecosystem and blockchain technology

  • Experience in financial planning, budgeting, or treasury management

  • Commitment to transparency, collaboration, and community-driven processes

  • Ability to dedicate time for regular meetings and committee work

  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

  • Demonstrated integrity and commitment to Cardano's values

chevron-rightCandidates Full Namehashtag

Lawrence Ley

chevron-rightAre you currently part of the committee they are applying for?hashtag

No

chevron-rightIs there a particular role within the committee that you are interested in, if so which and why? (if applicable)hashtag

I want to apply for the Education role. I currently teach blockchain at a community college in Canada and see a significant need to expand the Cardano education footprint to attract and retain developers and end-users.

chevron-rightWhat is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?hashtag

My Cardano journey started in 2021 with the Plutus Pioneers program, and I have worked on several open-source Cardano impact projects. I currently teach at the Blockchain Development Program at George Brown College in Toronto and run the Cardano Blockchain Toronto community meetup group with over 620+ members. I have also published the Ultimate Cardano Smart Contracts book and hosted and attended the CIP-1694 workshops.

chevron-rightWhat are your pledges and plans should you be elected?hashtag

Advocate for hackathons and educational workshops at blockchain conferences and community events. Identify post-secondary educational partnerships and sponsorships to promote the Cardano blockchain and ecosystem.

chevron-rightWhy should the community vote for you?hashtag

I have been involved in Cardano for the past three years, learning new technologies and helping others along the way. I enjoy giving back to the community and am passionate about blockchain's potential for social good. I have previous project management experience managing $5M+ program/project budgets.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrenceley/

GitHub:https://github.com/lley154

chevron-rightDo you have any other Cardano affiliations or possible conflicts of interests, including you as an individual or an enterprise you are associated with?hashtag

No

chevron-rightAre you currently in receipt of or previously received any Intersect or Cardano funding or grant?hashtag

Yes, I have received expense funding for the following Cardano activities:

Toronto CIP-1694 Workshop, Jun 2023

Edinburgh CIP-1694 Workshop, Jul 2023

Toronto Cardano Constitution Workshop, Sep 2024

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