Raphaël Messian
About Raphaël Messian
Raphaël Messian is a Developer Advocate for EMEA at Swirlds Labs, specializing in Hedera Hashgraph technology. He has a diverse background in electronics and blockchain, with experience in various roles across multiple companies and educational institutions.
Current Role at Swirlds Labs
Raphaël Messian serves as a Developer Advocate EMEA at Swirlds Labs since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing strategies to enhance the adoption and use of Hedera Hashgraph across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His responsibilities include engaging with developers and stakeholders to promote the benefits of Hedera's technology and fostering a community around it.
Previous Experience in Blockchain and Electronics
Prior to his current position, Raphaël Messian worked in various roles within the blockchain and electronics sectors. He served as a Blockchain Project Manager at ON-X Blockchain from 2021 to 2022, where he specialized in Hedera Hashgraph development. He also worked as an Ingénieur Blockchain at Numiway from 2020 to 2021. His career began in electronics at Renault, where he gained foundational experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Raphaël Messian has a diverse educational background. He studied at Eseo, where he earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from 2014 to 2019. He also studied IoT during the same period. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in Blockchain Design Project from ESCE International Business School in 2020. His studies included participation in the incubation of two blockchain startups focused on degree certification and NFTs.
Internship Experience
Raphaël Messian gained practical experience through internships at notable organizations. In 2014, he completed a one-month internship at Total in the Région de Paris, France. Later, in 2017, he worked for four months as an intern at Universitaria de Cataluña in Vilanova i la Geltrú. These internships contributed to his professional development in the fields of engineering and blockchain technology.