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Randy Daal

CXO

Randy Daal - Chief Experience Officer at Kadena



Professional Experience


  • Current Role: Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Kadena

  • Date Appointed: May 1, 2023

  • Responsibilities: Ensures the scalability and security of the Kadena blockchain platform using technologies such as Chainweb and the Pact programming language. Oversees the enhancement of user and developer experiences within the company.


  • Previous Role: Developer Experience Lead, Kadena

  • Start Date: April 2022

  • Key Achievements: Spearheaded the development and implementation of KadenaJS, enhancing the developer experience for Kadena's blockchain platform.


  • Earlier Positions:

  • Freelance Web/App Developer at Randynamic (2011 - Ongoing)

  • Manager and FrontMentor at Frontmen - Frontend Experts (2013 - 2017)

  • Various Developer Roles at RTL (2015), Rabobank ICT (2016), Ahold Delhaize (2017), and Cappow (2017)

  • Board Member at Frontmania, involved in organizing and serving on the program committee (2017 - 2018)

  • Transformation Talent Development Professional at iO (2021)


Educational Background


  • Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

  • Field of Study: Business administration, management, communication, marketing, data processing, and interactive media.

  • Attendance: 2002 to 2006


  • Oost Vaarders College

  • Details: The exact timeframe and field of study are not provided.


Certifications and Skills


  • Certifications:

  • IBM Certified Solution Developer - IBM WebSphere Portal V6.0 (2008)

  • IBM Certified Solution Developer - WebSphere Portal V5.1 (2008)

  • Sun Certified Java Programmer for J2EE platform, Standard Edition 5 (2007)


  • Online Courses (Code School):

  • Anatomy of Backbone.js

  • Assembling Sass

  • Git Real

  • Blasting-off-with-bootstrap

  • Real-time-web-with-Node.js


Key Skills and Technological Proficiencies


  • Frontend Architecture and User Experience: Extensive experience in developing and mentoring frontend applications.

  • Blockchain Technologies: Proficient in the use of Chainweb (infinitely scalable PoW blockchain) and Pact (human-readable smart contract language).

  • Blockchain Development and Adoption: Driving developer-friendly tools and fostering innovation in blockchain applications.


Notable Projects and Contributions


  • Kadena.js: Led the development project, significantly improving the developer experience.

  • UpFront Consultancy: Founded this front-end consultancy, which merged with Frontmen and later with iO, enhancing expertise across multiple development disciplines.


Contact and Social Links



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Company Overview: Kadena


  • Technologies and Solutions:

  • Chainweb: Infinitely scalable PoW blockchain.

  • Pact: The safest smart contract language.

  • Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Privacy-protecting transaction verification.

  • Business Solutions: Tokenization, Stablecoins, Real World Assets, Lending, and DeFi.


  • Mission and Vision: Kadena aims to provide a robust foundation for global finance through scalable and secure blockchain solutions, driving real-world business results.


Potential Discussion Points for Sales Call:
  • Blockchain Scalability and Security: Inquiries about Kadena's Chainweb technology and its applications in enterprise solutions.

  • Developer Tools and Experience: Discussion on enhancing developer experience and possible collaborations in developing user-friendly blockchain tools.

  • Current and Future Projects: Opportunities to learn about Kadena's roadmap and upcoming projects that could synergize with potential business needs.


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