Meet our team
Our team is composed of talented individuals with a passion for blockchain technology and a deep understanding of market dynamics.
From trading and risk management to technology and operations, we have the skills and expertise to succeed in the fast-paced world of crypto market making and algo trading.
WHo We Are
Autowhale Team
Thomas Pratter
CEO
Having a technical background and degree, Thomas was early into crypto. Since 2012 he is following, trading and networking in the space and brings his experience to Autowhale and its clients.
Sophie Weidenhiller
COO
Sophie is an experienced community builder, spokesperson, and public speaker. She has been fascinated with all things crypto & blockchain since 2017. Her biggest assets are her excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Her passion for decentralized and permission-less systems make her a vital part of the Autowhale team.
Sam Kamani
Partner & Advisor
Sam is a seasoned industry professional with 2X Exits. He’s an investor, best-selling author, podcaster and ex-founder who is passionate about startups, crypto and innovation. Sam’s on a mission to change the world for good.
Silver Lee-A-Fong
Head of Strategy
Silver is a quantative developer with a strong background in both development and trading. He has profound experience in a variety of programming languages and frameworks, and has previously worked in both full-time and part-time roles at various companies. Silver has a proven track record of working on projects related to high-frequency trading, business intelligence, and web development.
David Mazurek
Junior Software Developer
Introducing David, a junior backend developer at Autowhale, focused on Python and essential backend tasks. His expertise contributes significantly to the development and maintenance of our trading platform, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
Jesiel Deshpande
Business Development Affiliate
Jesiel acquired a broad range of experiences throughout years of working at various business development roles at Liquid, coordinating business development for institutional sales, market making and listings. She brings her extensive knowledge to both business development as well as client relations to Autowhale.
Haidar Abdeddaim
Senior Software Developer
Meet Haidar, an ambitious front-end web developer who plays an integral part in our team at Autowhale. With a keen passion for building cutting-edge websites using React/Next.js, Haidar brings his innovative mindset to our trading solution, helping to develop our terminal.
Tim Maixner
Sales
Tim is a former M&A investment banker and consultant specialized in tech. He loves initiating and closing deals in cutting-edge technology areas such as blockchain and AI.
Husein Gagajew
Technical Advisor
Husein is a full-stack Java Spring and Javascript developer. He is involved in several startups helping with back-end development. Together with Thomas he decided to take his first steps into the crypto space and bring his expertise into a thriving new industry.
Ali Rehan Sheikh
Software Developer
Ali is a highly skilled full stack developer with a wealth of experience in leading software development roles. He has a strong background in various programming languages and frameworks, and is able to tackle complex projects with ease.
Sarthak Jain
Exchange Partnerships
Sarthak Jain is a seasoned professional in institutional trading, with a notable background at industry giants like Bit, Binance, EY, among others. A crypto trader and blockchain enthusiast at heart, Sarthak’s expertise spans traditional finance and the innovative realm of digital currencies,
Representatives & Affiliates
For verification purposes you can find a list of people who are authorized to work with us here:
Liam Quinn (UK/South Korea)
liamquinn134@gmail.com
Jay Vane (China)
alexwan.ad@gmail.com
Telegram: @istvanej
Twitter: @jayvane_
WeChat: _0xTarnished
Matthew Tan Meng Soon (Singapore)
matthew.tms1997@gmail.com
Telegram: @mayydew
You can always inquire to verify someone’s affiliation with Autowhale by emailing info@autowhale.net.