Japan

Dan M. Friedman started his professional career in 1999 as a developer for a San Francisco-based software company 2Bridge, one of the pioneers in Web Content Management Systems. In 2001 Dan continued his career with advanced Java, C & C++, Oracle and numerous Web development technologies, becoming an expert in Extreme Programming with a special emphasis on Scrum, Kanban as well as the business side of software development. After moving to Japan, Dan successfully applied his knowledge to the Japanese market eventually becoming CTO of an Osaka based software development firm, specializing in Augmented Reality mobile applications.

Due to the huge popularity of crypto currency in Asia, Dan became fascinated with the world of blockchain technology and the potential this technology has in changing the world. In 2016 he joined IOHK and currently handles their business development.

Dan has been educated in the United States (arriving to Philadelphia in 1989) and still maintains his native Russian. Dan has been living in Osaka since 2012 and speaks fluent Japanese.