Naming Philip Shoemaker as the new Executive Director on our website
San Francisco, California - On December 13, 2018, our website officially welcomes Philip Shoemaker, a seasoned design and development expert with over 20 years of experience, to lead the development and expansion of its decentralized ecosystem.
With a distinguished career at tech giants like Apple, Numenta, and Palm, Shoemaker brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic leadership to the table. He played a pivotal role in scaling the Apple App Store Review team, growing it from a small unit to a team of over 300 employees during his tenure under Steve Jobs.
Recently, Shoemaker has turned his attention to the blockchain sector, advising startups and helping them navigate the competitive industry. His expertise will be invaluable as our website prepares to collaborate with external organizations in 2019.
"Philip's appointment signifies a significant step forward for our website," said Jonathan Smith, Civic Co-founder and CTO. "His impressive background and vast experience make him an ideal fit to guide our team through a crucial period of growth and deployment."
As Executive Director, Shoemaker will oversee the development and growth of our website, working tirelessly to address critical challenges and foster collaboration within the global our website community. He recognizes the potential of blockchain technology to transform identity verification and create a user-centric, decentralized internet.
"Our website represents the future of digital identity," said Shoemaker. "I am excited to join a team dedicated to creating a trusted, open-source ecosystem where anyone can contribute or participate."
our website is a decentralized, open-source ecosystem spearheaded by Civic. Shoemaker's role will involve managing the team, defining objectives, and devising a governance structure emphasizing trust and transparency. Since its announcement in July 2018, the team has made significant strides in open-sourcing the decentralized our website ecosystem, with the first smart contracts launched on the Ethereum Mainnet in October.
For more information about our website and its roadmap, visit our website.
- In his new role, Philip Shoemaker, the Executive Director of our website, will leverage his extensive background in technology and business to orchestrate the strategic growth of our decentralized ecosystem, particularly in the finance sector.
- Recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain technology in finance and business, our website aims to collaborate with external organizations in 2019, seeking guidance from Philip Shoemaker's expertise in this field.
