Aaron Bassett
About Aaron Bassett
Aaron Bassett is a Principal Developer Relations Engineer currently working at Parity Technologies and Polkadot. He has extensive experience in developer advocacy and blockchain technology, having previously held roles at various companies including Rawtech.io, Nexmo, and MongoDB.
Work at Parity
Aaron Bassett currently holds the position of Principal Developer Relations Engineer at Parity Technologies. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's initiatives in the blockchain space. His responsibilities include engaging with the developer community and promoting the use of Parity's technologies.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Bassett graduated from the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, achieving the highest grade in the FRAME assignment. He has also returned to the academy as an instructor, where he teaches the Smart Contracts module. His educational background supports his extensive experience in blockchain technology and developer relations.
Background
Aaron Bassett has a diverse professional background in technology and development. He founded Rawtech.io Limited and served as the Chief Technology Officer at Matador Group. His career includes various roles in developer advocacy and engineering at companies such as Nexmo, MongoDB, and New Relic, among others.
Achievements
Aaron has spoken at several prominent Web3 conferences, including Sub0, EthDenver, Consensus, and Decoded. He is a member of the Polkadot Developer Heroes and has conducted workshops on app chain development, blockchain development with Substrate, and writing smart contracts in ink! His contributions to the developer community are notable.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Aaron worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He served as a Developer Advocate at Nexmo, a Senior Developer Advocate at MongoDB, and a Principal Developer Relations Engineer at New Relic. His experience spans several years and includes significant roles in both leadership and technical positions.