Kwadjo Nyante
Lead Cryptography / Security Researcher Naoris Protocol
Kwadjo Nyante originally comes from Ghana. After graduating Cum Laude from the University of Twente - Netherlands in MSc Security & Privacy, he fell in love with cryptography and completed another MSc in Advanced Cryptography at ELTE, Hungary, graduating as Valedictorian.
He developed a deep passion for cryptoanalysis, blockchain technology, crypto-economics, advanced penetration testing, etc. After finishing his studies, he worked in several companies (BTC.com in Amsterdam, JustEat Takeaway, TIER Mobility, Naoris Protocol). He rapidly moved from Security Engineer to Senior IT Security Manager in just 18 months. He is currently Head of Product Security at TIER Mobility and Lead Cryptography & Security Researcher at Naoris Protocol. He is also accredited by the (ISC)² as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
In his spare time, Kwadjo is a writer, publishing several articles on some of his cryptographic exploits and demystifying sophisticated technologies such as blockchain. He plays lead guitar in a band in Berlin, has recently picked up chess and is currently rated over 1600. He believes we are on the cusp of multiple technological breakthroughs that will make cyber security non-negotiable. His dream is to improve technology by helping companies innovate efficiently and securely.
