Team
Patrick Huisinga
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Patrick has 20+ years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, he is responsible for the vision behind DUCATA and its translation into products that are market fit. Patrick is an aspiring polymath, quality driven and focussed on innovation with a compass that is set on what is yet to come.
Richard van Wijk
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Richard has 25+ years of experience in IT, from full-stack development, architecture design, (cyber)security and fraud detection to cloud engineering. Richard is responsible for the technical implementation and realisation of products. Richard is a purist, quality driven and focussed on results.
Sander Claus
Chief Operating Officer
Sander is a seasoned entrepreneur with expertise in marketing, operations, and data-driven customer experiences. He excels as a results-oriented strategist, team leader, and growth coach. Sander's passion lies in delivering impactful results and leveraging data.
Svea Berlie
Head of Community
Svea is an experienced marketing & community professional, with an entrepreneurial mindset. She is a staunch advocate for equality, especially in the realm of finance. Her enthusiasm for DeFi not only benefits her personally but also fuels her vision of a more equitable world.
Liam O'Hagan
Head of Marketing
Liam blends seven years of crypto expertise with a zeal for ReFi innovation, steering DUCATA's marketing to spotlight blockchain's promise for financial equity. His vision is set on disrupting the status quo, and rekindling crypto's core ethos with strategic growth and global partnerships.
Fabienne Mouris
Econometrician | Data Scientist
Fabienne's background is in Econometrics and Applied Mathematics. Fabienne is focused on discovering patterns in the data through the application of mathematical and econometric models, aiming to deliver the sound economic value of DUCA.
Victor de Graaff
Lead Scientist | Senior Data Scientist
Victor holds a PhD in Computer Science and has 10+ years of experience within large companies as a senior data scientist within a range of fields, including Finance, FMCG and corporate audit. Victor is data driven and does not compromise when it comes to delivering results.
Qijiong Jiang
Senior Blockchain Engineer
Qijiong has a bachelor's in Computer Engineering and a master's in Machine Learning. Qijiong is a seasoned software engineer with a broad experience in IT and has spent the last 5+ years on blockchain development specialising in DeFi, decentralised applications and smart contracts.
Enzo Evers
Smart Contract Developer | Formal Verification
Enzo graduated with excellence at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences in ICT, focussing mainly on Embedded Systems. Enzo is specialising in smart contract development, where his primary interest is applying mathematical models to code and formal verification.
Rick van Melis
Smart Contract Developer
Rick graduated with excellence at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences in ICT, focussing mainly on software development and Innovation. Rick is passionate about Web3 and test-driven development to deliver sound and safe smart contracts.
Jasper Verbeet
Front-end Developer | UX/UI Design
Jasper graduated with excellence at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences in ICT, focussing on user experience and front-end development. Jasper started programming at the age of 12 and loves creating the best user experiences with a strong emphasis on front-end development.
Natalia Nowakowska
Copywriter
Natalia is a senior copywriter and communication consultant with 8 years of experience in the crypto industry. Natalia has a scientific background in Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences and likes to apply a similar level of inquisitiveness and critical thinking to her writing.
Sadri Sali
Head of Legal | MLRO
Sadri's expertise in Crypto & Blockchain regulations positions him to navigate EU crypto regulations effectively. Committed to legal ethics, Sadri operates with integrity, leading the way in regulatory compliance and harboring trust and understanding throughout the blockchain space.