Pioneering leader in cryptocurrency sanctions with over 16 years of experience developing policy, building compliance programs, and spearheading complex financial investigations. Unique 360 degree view of sanctions compliance through experience at a large global crypto exchange (Kraken), blockchain analytics firm (Chainalysis), and the U.S. Government (OFAC, FinCEN, and DEA). Passion and strengths include initiation and successful execution of evolving and unprecedented projects. I am proud of the work and outcomes I’ve accomplish and feel that it has given me a unique 360° view of cryptocurrency sanctions compliance. I’ve had the privilege to work with talented and dedicated people throughout my career on some of the most challenging and rewarding cryptocurrency related investigations, policies, and procedures. EXPERIENCE ➡ DEA: I was first introduced to crypto investigations at DEA, tracing opioid darknet market vendors through their blockchain movements. ➡ OFAC: I then pivoted to OFAC where I added the first digital currency address identifier to the SDN List in 2018. This will always be one of my favorite jobs - those of us working crypto at that time had to think through so many new and complex policies - it was never a dull moment. ➡ CHAINALYSIS: I was so impressed and intrigued with crypto tracing investigations that I joined Chainalysis and worked with some of the most talented and passionate people in this space. ➡ FINCEN: I was pulled back to the government to work on Special Measures at FinCEN. I was able to work on some incredibly important data collection, analysis, and investigations applying Special Measures authorities. ➡ KRAKEN: I am currently interpreting and operationalizing regulations for a large global cryptocurrency exchange and managing an incredibly talented group of investigators who are dedicated to sanction compliance.