Kontrol Energy Appoints Mr. Samuel Reid to its Blockchain Advisory Board
February 26, 2018 (Source) — Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE:KNR, FSE:1K8) (the “Company” or “Kontrol“) further to its announcement in the press releases dated Nov. 1, Dec. 20 and Dec. 28, 2017 has established a Blockchain Advisory Board that will assist the company’s expansion into blockchain technology solutions. The company now welcomes Mr. Samuel Reid to the Advisory Board effective immediately.
Samuel Reid is a mathematician, business executive, inventor, and STEM polymath. As the CEO and a Co-Founder of Geometric Energy Corporation since June 2015, he delivers mathematical and scientific consulting to industry, academia, and government. He provides advisory services and execution to technology feasibility and development in energy systems and blockchain, with a focus on solid state sodium ion batteries, decentralized smart grids and assisting companies that want to integrate Distributed Ledger Technologies, as well as the interoperability of private and public ledgers.
Mr. Reid holds important positions in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space including Chief Blockchain Engineer of the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange, the world’s first government regulated token sale platform and cryptocurrency exchange. Since 2011, Mr. Reid has been focused on discrete geometry, logic, cryptographic security, quantum computing, and a variety of other highly technical fields of mathematics and computer science, along with vast experience in theoretical and experimental physics and chemistry.
“We are delighted to have Sam join our Blockchain Advisory Board to assist Kontrol with its expansion of Distributed Ledger Technology (“DLT”) solutions for the distributed generation and carbon offset markets,” says Paul Ghezzi, CEO of Kontrol. “Sam is a leader in the DLT sector and has participated in numerous significant DLT projects, including the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange.”
About Kontrol Energy Corp.
Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE:KNR, FSE:1K8) is a leader in energy efficiency solutions and technology. Through a disciplined mergers and acquisition strategy, combined with organic growth, Kontrol Energy Corp. provides market-based energy solutions to our customers designed to reduce their overall cost of energy while providing a corresponding reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
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