Jeffrey Stine Howard
About Jeffrey Stine Howard
Jeffrey Stine Howard is a Product Owner and Cryptanalyst with extensive experience in blockchain technology and ad tech. He has worked on advanced cryptographic techniques and has a background in product management and web development.
Current Role at CryptoSteem
Jeffrey Stine Howard serves as a Cryptanalyst at CryptoSteem, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he utilizes advanced cryptographic techniques, including zk-SNARKs and decentralized computation. His work contributes to the development of secure and efficient blockchain applications. Additionally, he has architected a gamified ad tech and marketplace ecosystem that integrates blockchain technology, enhancing user engagement and monetization strategies.
Professional Experience in Product Management
Currently, Jeffrey works as a Product Owner at a confidential organization, a role he has occupied since 2019. He has extensive experience in product management, having previously served as Head of Product Management at Knowledge (KNW) from 2015 to 2018 and as a Product Manager at LinkShare for 11 years. His background includes significant involvement in programmatic buying, big data, and predictive modeling solutions within the ad tech industry.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jeffrey Stine Howard has a diverse educational background. He studied Marketing Communication & Rhetoric at the University at Albany, SUNY, earning a Bachelor of Arts from 1992 to 1996. He later pursued a certification in Full Stack Web Application Development at Ironhack, completing the program in 2018. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and marketing disciplines.
Expertise in Decentralized Technologies
Jeffrey possesses expertise in various decentralized technologies, including the Solid Project, Semantic Web/RDF, and Protocol Labs' IPFS. His focus on applying decentralized protocols and platforms enables him to build distributed networks and applications effectively. He has also developed an ERC20 crypto consumer rewards token, showcasing his ability to innovate within the blockchain space.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current positions, Jeffrey held various roles that contributed to his extensive experience in technology and product development. He worked as a Professional Services Integration Engineer at Toonimo for six months in 2019 and as Project Management & Product Innovation at RichFX LLP from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he has been involved in designing and developing data center solutions for tracking network equipment and planning (DCIM), further demonstrating his technical capabilities.