Our Expert Contributors & Analyst Department Team

Having completed a Master’s degree on Economics, Politics & Culture for the East Asia region, Aaron has written scientific papers with a comparative analysis of the differences between US’ Western and Japan’s Collective forms of capitalism, 1945-2020.

With close to a decade of experience in the FinTech industry, Aaron understands all of the biggest issues and struggles that crypto enthusiasts face. He’s a passionate analyst who is concerned with data-driven and fact-based content, as well as that which speaks to both Web3 natives and industry newcomers.

Aaron is the go-to person for everything and anything related to digital currencies. With a huge passion for blockchain & Web3 education, Aaron strives to transform the space as we know it, and make it more approachable to complete beginners.

Aaron has been quoted by multiple established outlets, and is a published author himself. Even during his free time, he enjoys researching the market trends, and looking for the next supernova.

Gile is a Market Sentiment Analyst who understands what public events may form what emotions. Her experience researching Web3 news and public market messages – including cryptocurrency news reports, PRs, and social network streams – is critical to her role in helping lead the Crypto News Editorial Team.

As an intelligent professional in public relations, together with the team, she aims to determine real VS fake news patterns, and bring her findings to anyone searching for unbiased news and events happening in the FinTech markets. Her expertise is uncovering the latest trustworthy & informative Web3 announcements to the masses.

When she's not researching the trustworthiness of mainstream stories, she spends time enjoying her terrace view and taking meticulous care of her outdoor environment.

Born and raised in London, UK, Kai is a Web3 ethicist with a Law & Philosophy degree that empowers him to see the broader regulatory & ethical landscapes of the still-young and forming crypto space. An avid enthusiast of DAOs, Kai advocates for the liberty and freedom of the Web3 ecosystem.

As an expert analyst of blockchain tech-related concepts, Kai has been officially nominated for Hackernoon Contributor of the Year in the Proof-of-Stake category. Specializing in Web3 ethics and blockchain philosophy, Kai tackles some of the hardest and most thought-provoking questions this space has to offer.

Employing his expertise, Kai researches and covers the topics of the Metaverse, the future of DAOs, Web3 ethics, and crypto regulation, with the goal of better understanding the growing topic interest curve in the masses.

In addition to being a hardened blockchain researcher, Kai is an avid history lover, and enjoys discussing historical events with his peers.

Ain is the Lead Crypto Researcher. Her vast experience with crypto and blockchain tech-related content allows her to identify the key pieces of information that should be presented to the learner, and ensure the validity of the gathered data.

With a degree in New Media studies, she has developed an extensive list of techniques to educate people via new, research-proven study models based on deduction and long-term human memory.

Ain approaches everything with unequivocal attention to detail. Her main goals are to erase the ambiguity surrounding many Web3 concepts, and to guide content writers in presenting difficult crypto-related concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.

Even though content strategy is her main passion, Ain also enjoys reading high-fantasy books and watching superhero movies.

Goldi is an established and experienced Local Market Analyst. Her role in the Analyst Department is to research and gather non-English cryptocurrency market specifics with the aim of understanding the core obstacles and opportunities for easier Web3 adoption.

By collaborating with the local BitDegree teams, she is fully responsible for the Web3 data & learning experience in Brazil, China, Turkey, Spain, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and France. Due to her efforts, people from even the most rural areas of the world can now freely learn about cryptocurrencies, with experiences tailored around their native cultures, and information presented in their native languages.

Whenever she’s not working on crypto education within different parts of the world, Goldi loves freestyle dancing, as well as riding her motorcycle.

Montes’ goal within the Analyst Department is to ensure the smooth transformation of the traditional learning path model into a visual process, to present difficult concepts in simple analogies, anagrams, and other similar visual tools. Based on research, his core expertise is to hold responsibility for building the cryptocurrency Wiki and Beginner Handbook series, with the aim of presenting data and core information that industry newcomers can easily study & learn, in the shortest amount of time, hassle-free.

He’s focused on bringing in better results, all across the table, and throughout the entire learning process. Monte specializes in beginner-oriented visual crypto education, having worked with content covering the basics of NFTs, DeFi, the Metaverse, and even consensus mechanisms. His expertise in transforming difficult topics into simple explainers is invaluable to the Analyst Department.

Employing a hands-on approach, Monte has released dozens of documentaries and educational videos based on “easy to learn” techniques. Although visual educational content is his main passion, during his free time, Monte enjoys going to different comedy shows.

Camille is a Senior EduTech Content Analyst, with a significant background in Web3 as an environment for new technology developments. With a degree in Digital Culture & Media Philosophy, her mission is to prepare the practice-based learning experience for IT specialists to easily adopt new technologies, by bridging basic fundamentals of Web2 to Web3, from an infrastructural standpoint.

Camille’s profound experience in the spaces of EduTech and Formal Education gives her the tools needed to evaluate content from an objective, data-first perspective. Her investigative side allows her to approach content analysis with unique educational insights and out-of-the-box ideas, making a huge impact on the end result.

When she isn’t analyzing content pieces, Camille loves to search for inspiration in niche, fictional and historical books.

Will is responsible for analyzing the concepts of gamification, incentivization and rewards within the learning process. He tackles the issue of learner retention, approaching the topic through the lens of scientific learning experience & learning environment analysis. Furthermore, Will works as a bridge between industry expert contributors and learning materials, involving the former in the broader learning experience, as a whole.

By volunteering in Central Asia, South America and Africa, Will experienced the need for education in emerging markets. Utilizing the knowledge acquired while studying at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Amsterdam Business and Economics, he practiced his digital education skills with a pilot initiative by building a “Let’s Do It” learning community.

With the skills obtained in the ​​Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania, Will worked on multiple Web3-related projects, and also joined forces with governmental institutions to accelerate the startup ecosystem.

When Will is not waving the flag of crypto and Web3 education, he is guiding people in learning the English language, in emerging markets.

August is an expert in B2B & Web3 project analysis, working as the Lead Web3 Project Researcher. He evaluates the rising and up-and-coming Layer-1 / Layer-2 cryptocurrency projects that want to showcase their technologies, infrastructure and use cases to the masses. August’s mission is to determine the core value of each individual project, gather and analyze reliable datasets on them, and prepare them for the learning community, in an easy-to-digest manner.

With deep knowledge gained from working with multiple Web3 projects, August aims to establish unique, data-driven ways to attract newcomers and tech professionals to the Web3 industry. His sharp-minded and sophisticated approach allows him to find the most optimal methods of communicating key informational takeaways to audiences spanning different age groups.

In parallel, as a Learning Path Architect, a Queen Mary University of London alumni, and a Cambridge Education Group member, August spent multiple years studying the anatomy of learning Web3, bringing his insights into numerous content pieces. Although the Metaverse and Web3 are his main passions, August enjoys playing with his dog and spending time with extended family during his free time.

Mild is a Senior Data Scientist, possessing a Master's degree in Science (Statistics) from the University of Glasgow. With Python and data models at her disposal, Mild works hand-in-hand with other BitDegree Analyst Department members to present the most accurate and reliable data for learners. Mild’s data science contributions at BitDegree extend to the experiments and behavioral analysis on learner course completion rates and overall performance.

She is fully responsible for conducting A/B tests on learning materials, instructor AI-powered course and quiz builder, and even mutual BitDegree and EU projects, helping to check learning-related hypotheses in academic use.

Mild’s knowledge of economics, AI, and Web3 allows her to add creative insights into the crypto ecosystem. With her work, Mild strives to gather and analyze the most relevant data surrounding the Web3 space, draw relevant conclusions, and showcase them to the masses. During her free time, Mild loves dancing and watching TED Talks.

Don is the Lead Trend Analyst - employing over a decade of experience in the field of human online trends and search engine data analysis, he is responsible for identifying the key questions and interests present in the Web2 and Web3 spaces, at any given point in time. His aim is to provide specific guidelines for the relevant teams on how specific trends should be addressed. Throughout the span of his career, Don has worked closely with the areas of Digital Security & Online Privacy - this has allowed him to develop a critical understanding and outlook on where the Web3 technology industry is heading, which further aids in vetting the latest trends, and identifying high potential-possessing concepts.

Don’s background, enriched with data privacy- and online security-related projects, provides him with an exceptionally unique perspective into the concepts of decentralization & regulation within the crypto sphere, and allows him to deeply address these questions, together with the rest of the BitDegree Analyst Department.

In addition to being an analytical guru, Don is a sports enthusiast, with football holding a special place in his heart.

Monica is the Chief Business Development Officer with vast experience working with EduTech, FinTech, B2B, and Web3 projects. Her main mission is to connect crypto enthusiasts with the most reliable and trustworthy DeFi and Web3 businesses. Being in direct contact with the leading brands in the space, Monica is able to be among the first ones to observe the latest industry changes and signals.

While acquiring a degree in Finance & Marketing from one of the most prestigious universities in the country, Monica worked on groundbreaking research involving human behavior analysis - this has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of how people view both traditional, as well as innovative financial markets.

Monica constantly puts this knowledge to the test, attending global conferences, Web3 & TradFi meetings, and managing business development relations. Employing her vast skill set, she has managed to create strong partnerships with some of the biggest crypto names in the industry.

Monica is, therefore, undoubtedly skilled at navigating the continuously changing Web3 ecosystem, and facilitating it for those who are interested in it. When it comes to her passions outside of the crypto and Web3 industry, Monica is a true adventurer who loves traveling, spending time with her dog, and tasting all the best foods in the world.

Julian is an experienced Web3 Researcher and analyst. Having perfected his skills in the Sciences Po Lyon research institute, holding a background in traditional banking, and a Master’s degree in Governmental studies, Julian has developed an unprecedented understanding of the position that Web3 holds in the realms of Finance and Regulation, and is thus responsible for making sure that learners are kept up to date with the latest changes and events in this space.

With his extensive experience in working on projects on both local and international levels, Julian is also well-equipped to manage & segment learning materials for beginners and advanced enthusiasts, and perform information trustworthiness and quality control checks. He employs his expertise by making sure that all of the material is presented in a logical and skill level-sensitive manner, and that the information itself is relevant & reliable.

Thousands of people have already benefited from the learning material that Julian has worked on, and that number keeps growing rapidly. When he’s not researching specific crypto projects, Julian enjoys learning Chinese and studying international politics.

Eugene is a Web3 Community Analyst who specializes in the biggest Web3 communities and their growth. A self-proclaimed dream guide into Web3, Eugene’s mission is to collect market signals by analyzing social networks and publicly available datasets. In doing so, he is able to uncover details that many major companies tend to miss out on. Eugene is also responsible for researching incentivized next-gen projects in Web3, with an emphasis on user & learner personal decentralized profile creation.

With an ISM degree in International Business & Communication, Eugene is able to analyze the market by employing the most relevant metrics. His exceptional research skills make Eugene an invaluable addition to the BitDegree Analyst Department, when it comes to evaluating the trustworthiness of any given project. In addition to market analysis & Web3 research, he focuses on managing the constantly growing community surrounding BitDegree.

Together with Julian, Eugene spearheads analytical project insights that reach hundreds of thousands of people every single day, and informs them about the most interesting and important facts and signals. Cryptocurrencies and Web3 are Eugene's biggest passions, which contributes to him being a true expert in these matters.

Paul is a Visual Education Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. With a degree in Computer Science, Paul exercises a strong understanding of the technical side of visual content engineering. His core proficiency is to identify the difficult aspects of specific cryptocurrency processes, and showcase them to the learners in an easy-to-understand manner, with the help of visual education tools at his disposal. Paul is one of the experts responsible for BitDegree LearnDrops - in-depth interactive learning materials that center around introducing and presenting specific Web3 & DeFi projects, to complete beginners, via a simple approach.

Observing the need for high-quality visual learning material, Paul combines advanced visual techniques with motion graphics, in order to create an inviting learning environment. This is further exalted due to his skills in data interpretation, EduTech-powered research, and visual content presentation. Paul’s expertise is especially important to industry newcomers, since his efforts allow for learning path optimization, as well as performance upgrades for the learners themselves.

Paul’s hobbies center around IT and Digital Learning - he spends a lot of his free time working on personal projects, as well as discussing the latest innovations in the industry with his peers.