Tyler Pinckard, with Manifold Technology, worked as the integration lead and primary systems engineer for the first enterprise blockchain production deployment at a global top 10 financial institution where it is used as the basis for their credit card rewards system. In addition to the blockchain work, his background encompasses satellite systems launch and deployment (STSS '09), computer security, enterprise sales, and research & development. Previously, Tyler spent 10 years in the US Military, most recently with the California Army National Guard, rising up to the rank of Captain before exiting the service. He graduated UCLA '13 with a Masters in Systems Engineering and from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University '07 undergrad in Computer Engineering.