5️⃣Crypticorn Team

Who is behind Crypticorn?

🇩🇪 Johannes, M.Eng. – CEO and Founder

Johannes‘ path is characterised by his pursuit of excellence and innovation. He specialized in mechanical engineering and his master thesis was awarded best master thesis by Porsche Motorsport. In his academic career, he was always among the top 10%. After his academic career, he ventured into scientific research where he focused on sustainable materials, soon leading his team and publishing influential research results. In parallel, Johannes founded a SaaS company that launched state-of-the-art crypto trading robots. His intense involvement in trading bots since 2019 demonstrates his technological prowess, especially after the launch of AI bots for stocks in 2020. As CEO of Crypticorn, Johannes combines his diverse skills and deep expertise, promising unprecedented growth in AI-based trading. With him at the helm, the future of Crypticorn looks promising and will redefine investment opportunities.

🇭🇺 Máté – CTO

Born in Budapest, Hungary, Máté stands as Crypticorn‘s CTO, boasting six years of expertise in software delivery and SaaS. Early in life, a keen interest in technology spurred his co-founding of a startup, Dinify (previously Tabb), which earned top honors in a WTO-organized startup contest. Máté‘s accomplishments include significant contributions as a freelancer, especially with Controlme, and a remarkable collaboration in LivArt, visualizing stock prices as mountains. His tenure at Amazon highlighted his skills in software delivery, while his personal project, Sorosbot, attests to his prowess in automated trading. Beyond the technical realm, Máté is passionate about mentoring and exploring game development. Valuing transparency, he shares his work and findings across various platforms, believing this openness will be crucial to Crypticorn‘s success. Eagerly looking ahead, he‘s set to harness his vast experiences to redefine AI-based trading through Crypticorn.

🇳🇱 Daryn – CMO

Daryn, born in the Netherlands, has over eight years of experience in the crypto industry. Starting as a trader, he gained expertise in blockchain technology and transitioned into a team player, eventually becoming a general manager. This experience led him to launch his own company, DSQ Solutions, which develops a variety of utilities, including bots, DeFi wallets, DEX/CEX platforms, and even blockchain solutions. Initially focused on MEME coins, Daryn shifted to more utility-driven projects. He has since expanded into virtual reality gaming, metaverses, and high-quality content. With a strong network in both the crypto space and beyond, including Dubai, Daryn serves as an advisor and strategist, leveraging his connections with influencers and marketers to secure exclusive deals.

🇵🇰 Zahid, B.Sc. – Backend Developer

Originally from Pakistan, Zahid is a Python backend developer with a strong background in software engineering, focusing on developing data mining tools for decentralized exchanges (DEX) and cryptocurrency platforms. He is currently advancing his education through a Master’s in Software Engineering and Digital Transformation at LUT University, Finland. At Crypticorn, Zahid serve as a backend developer, where he utilize his extensive Python skills to create impactful data miners that enhance AI-based decision-making processes.

🇬🇧 Danny, Ph.D. - Senior Data Scientist

Danny, from the UK, is a Ph.D. graduate in Mathematics with five years of experience as a data scienctist. His academic journey began with a focus on traditional mathematics, specifically calculus and partial differential equations (PDEs). During his doctoral studies, Danny's fascination with leveraging computing power to tackle complex mathematical problems grew, steering him towards optimization problems and machine learning. This interest in computational mathematics naturally led him to explore algorithmic trading in the financial markets, which he describes as the ultimate data science playground. Danny’s role in Crypticorn focusses on developing the advanced AI systems and trading strategies, where he will bring his expertise in mathematics, data science, and machine learning to drive innovation and success.

🇩🇪 Timon – Backend Developer

Timon is a self-taught Python backend developer with a robust background in software engineering. He is currently pursuing a B.Sc in IT and Economics at OST in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Timon has experience in the cryptocurrency space as a hodler, swing trader, and day trader. At Crypticorn, Timon serves as a backend developer, where he is currently working on HiveAI, a decentralised system designed to leverage swarm intelligence for AI-based predictions and signal generation. This API-based tool will be the essential bridge for developers to interact with Crypticorn.