Phil Lewis - ISC

Candidates Full Name

Phil Lewis

Are you currently part of the committee they are applying for?

No

Is there a particular role within the committee that you are interested in, if so which and why? (if applicable)

No

What is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?

I have been contributing to Cardano since 2018, including pre-Shelley Jormungandr node testing, Cardano Improvement Proposals (CIPs), and the Ariob Incubator Bootcamp, an iceaddis/IOG program for startups building on Cardano.

I have been involved in all aspects of Catalyst since Fund 0, including being funded in Funds 5 and 11. I have run many in person community meetups and Cardano Summit events. I have contributed to different Intersect working groups, including as chair of the Stablecoins Working Group. I was also selected as a DRep Pioneer Program leader to deliver workshops for community members who wish to learn how to become a DRep.

I am a member of the Eastern Cardano Council, who were recently elected to the Interim Constitutional Committee. Also, as the Co-Founder of Empowa and other projects building on Cardano, I have a long term investment in the Cardano community, and therefore appreciate the importance of ensuring that Cardano’s capabilities continue to evolve and grow to support new initiatives.

What are your pledges and plans should you be elected?

As a member of the Intersect Steering Committee, I would assist the different committees and Intersect staff in ensuring that our organisational structure is optimised for successfully delivering against our core objectives.

Why should the community vote for you?

I have a Computer Science degree, am a TOGAF certified Enterprise Architect and have worked in the IT industry for over 25 years. Enterprise architecture not only considers the use of technology for organisational change, but explores how teams can be structured to deliver desired outcomes and achieve goals.

In addition to my contributions within Intersect I also have previous experience in other member based organisations, including as the President of a sporting club for 5 years. During that time I was involved in ensuring legal compliance, implementing constitution changes and supporting committees in the delivery of the organisation's objectives.

Do you have any other Cardano affiliations or possible conflicts of interests, including you as an individual or an enterprise you are associated with?

No

Are you currently in receipt of or previously received any Intersect or Cardano funding or grant?

Through Vaka Consulting I received a grant from Intersect to develop and deliver DRep Pioneer training. I have also received Catalyst funding through Empowa.