Mike Davie is an entrepreneur and blockchain expert, best known as the founder of Quadrant Protocol, a data and technology company that aims to make mobile location data easier to buy, sell, and map through blockchain-enabled data authentication technology. Although Mike founded Quadrant Protocol in Singapore in 2014, Appen acquired it in 2021.^[1]

Mike's leadership extends beyond his entrepreneurial ventures. He currently serves as the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) at Appen, a global leader in AI and data annotation. His strategic vision and technological expertise have been instrumental in driving Appen's success. Prior to his involvement in blockchain, he worked in notable organizations like CanCham Korea and Samsung. ^[2]

Education

From 1999 to 2005, Mike earned a BBA in International Business and management science from Simon Fraser University. He then obtained an MSc in computer information systems from 2013 to 2014 at Boston University.

Career

Mike is a seasoned professional who has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Mike has been leading the commercialization of disruptive mobile technology and ICT infrastructure for over a decade with leading global technology firms in Asia, the Middle East, and North America.^[3] He began his career in 2005 as a market development manager in some technology companies in Beijing, China. He founded James VII in January 2008 and served as a Founder until December 2010. From December 2010 to December 2013, Mike worked as a Member of the Board of Directors at CanCham Korea. In 2011, Mike joined Samsung as a member of Samsung's Advanced Mobile Product Strategy Division, where he developed go-to-market strategies for cutting-edge technologies created in the Samsung R&D Labs. From 2012 to 2014, he moved to Samsung's Telecommunication Systems Division, where he worked as the Business Development and Marketing Manager.^[1]

Mike then founded Quadrant Protocol (whose offshoot was DataStreamX) in 2014 and served as the founder and CEO for over seven years. In 2021, Mike joined Appen and currently works as Appen's Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO).^[4]

Quadrant Protocol

Quadrant Protocol is a cryptocurrency token that operates on the Ethereum platform founded in 2014. Mike is prominently known for his role as the founder and CEO of Quadrant Protocol, a blockchain-based data platform aimed at empowering data scientists, data-driven companies, and organizations by providing a framework for mapping and authenticating data. Mike founded Quadrant Protocol with a vision to revolutionize the data industry by leveraging blockchain technology. His goal was to create a transparent and secure data economy where data provenance is clear and the integrity of the data can be trusted. Using blockchain, Quadrant Protocol ensures that data is tamper-proof and its origins are traceable. It help industries to collect data from hard-to-reach areas, a problem that enterprises and mapping companies have been trying to solve for years.^[5][7]

Under his guidance, Quadrant Protocol has developed several innovative solutions, such as:

1. Data Stamping: A process that involves registering data sets on the blockchain to provide a verifiable trail of data provenance.
2. Constellation Creation: Grouping related data sets into constellations, making it easier for data consumers to access and analyze comprehensive data clusters.
3. Data Authentication: Ensuring that the data available on the platform is accurate and has not been tampered with, thus maintaining its reliability for end-users.^[6][8][9]

Quadrant protocol was acquired by Appen in September 2021, a company where Mike works as the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO).