I’ve avoided writing a now page all these years, but for some reason today I thought it was a good idea. So here goes:

Work

  • Currently at the Tezos Foundation (TF), a Swiss foundation supporting the Tezos blockchain.
  • I chair TF’s Technical Advisory Committee and am a member of the Ecosystem Funding Review Committee.
  • I run TF’s bakers (the validators) and other infrastructure
  • I also head the IT team for TF and other entities.
  • I manage security audits for software related to the Tezos blockchain.

I present the irregular Chief Baker’s Night Off podcast, usually with Germán. We are changing the name to “Tribe of Validators” to see if it gets more reach.

I also present the quarterly podcast Stakehouse with Germán, Cryptonio and Blangs. And more recently I’m an infrequent presenter on Signal Vox.

By training, I’m a mathematician with a PhD in Group Theory. I’m a chartered mathematician, chartered scientist and a chartered IT professional. I’m a fellow of both the BCS and IMA.

Outside of this I manage a small property portfolio, which I’m dissolving. I recently resigned from all resident association directorships. Whilst being a director, I changed property management companies and extended a lease from 80 years to 980 for all the leaseholders. I’m looking forward to being clear of property. The UK government does not support landlords.

Writing

  • I’ve written a book on Russian Verbs and I’m currently promoting it. I’m happy with the product, but it took a long time.
  • I need to finish my book on Russian Handwriting. It’s bothering me that I haven’t finished it. I also need to buy a box of round tuits.

I’m writing two books now, both on Tezos. The first is about running infrastructure for Tezos. The second is about using Tezos and blockchain. The second one is causing me a bit of difficulty. But shhh, these are top secret. Don’t tell anyone.

Diet

  • I occasionally blog about diet.
  • In 2026, I’ve got strict with my diet. In January I abstained from alcohol and for Lent I did a 46 day “One Meal a Day” diet. I abstained from alcohol. Six days a week were without carbs.
  • In May, I’m sort of on a “Two Meal a Day” diet which I suspect I will ruin on holiday at the end on the month.

Play

  • I have a personal trainer Gary, picked because I haven’t got time to mess around and I need results. Which I’m getting. He’s got a vast knowledge of bodybuilding and diet.
  • I have two sausage dogs, who are adorable, clingy and over reactive. They keep me active.
  • I take bass guitar lessons. It’s something to do to switch off from everything else.
  • I like sophisticated food and I like cooking, but I also like simple food at the working person’s café. I blog about Pie and Mash, Fish and Chips and Full Englishes. And I like to have my eggs solid and well-done, something that perplexes others. I get a funny taste in my mouth if I eat fried eggs runny.

Reading

Current reading:

Daily reading:

Recently finished:

  • Jeremy Clarkson, Farmers Dog
  • Roald Dahl, The Magic Finger
  • Roald Dahl, The Twits (again)

Last updated: 8th May 2026, Chafford Hundred, UK