Sam Pitman is one of the co-founders of Hydro Whales Mining Club, an environmentally friendly non-fungible token (NFT) project that provides access to Bitcoin mining, DeFi opportunities, and real-world investments. He is also a co-founder and the technical director of Iconic Studio, and a co-founder of Ocean Money. ^[1][2]

Education

Sam attended Coventry University in England, graduating with a Master of Science (MSc) in Cyber Security. ^[1]

Career

In January 2014, he worked as a freelance user experience tester, where he received high ratings for his testing services. Large corporations, including social media and retail giants, sought his expertise in testing software, games, websites, and mobile applications. Sam dedicated himself to this role for a duration of 3 years and 9 months. ^[3]

In August 2017, Sam transitioned to the position of Cloud Security Architect at Jungle Pen, located in London. He demonstrated his skills by creating and securing cloud environments with stringent security policies. Additionally, he architected and implemented fault-tolerant and redundant environments, incorporating multiple security controls to safeguard the systems. Sam remained committed to this role for 1 year and 6 months. ^[3]

Following his work at Jungle Pen, Sam joined Satisnet as a Cyber Security Analyst in September 2017. During his tenure of 1 year and 7 months, he contributed to the organization's security initiatives, employing his expertise to ensure the protection of critical systems and data. ^[3]

In April 2019, Sam continued his journey as a Cyber Security Analyst at Cyberseer, based in London. His role involved analyzing and addressing security threats, bolstering the company's defenses against cyberattacks. He remained dedicated to this position for 10 months. ^[3]

In January 2020, Sam became a freelance Information Security Consultant. Specializing in cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, he provided security consultations and implemented strategic measures to fortify cloud-based systems. He continued to offer his expertise in this capacity for a period of 3 years. ^[3]

Simultaneously, Sam co-founded Iconic Laboratory in July 2021, an investment venture focused on building a diverse portfolio of businesses on a global scale. Through this endeavor, he contributed to identifying and nurturing promising opportunities in the business landscape. ^[3]

Since January 2020, Sam has been serving as a Co-founder and Technical Director at Iconic Studio. Based in Milton Keynes, England, the studio operated as a web3-focused agency, empowering brands to establish a prominent online presence in the evolving digital landscape. ^[3]

In September 2021, Sam co-founded Hydro Whales Mining Club. This London-based club aimed to establish an environmentally friendly BTC mining farm, providing monthly rewards to NFT holders and developing a P2E game based on the Hydro Whales concept. ^[3]

Sam Pitman's career also includes a stint as a Marketing Manager at Project 79, a decentralized peer-to-peer marketplace leveraging blockchain technology. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he played a vital role in promoting the platform and facilitating access to commodity-based opportunities during his 8-month tenure from August 2022 to March 2023. ^[3]

Since August 2022, Sam has been engaged as a Co-Founder at Ocean Money in Switzerland. Embracing a mission to challenge conventional barriers and redefine the finance industry, the company aims to revolutionize the way people perceive finance, utilize money, and access investments. ^[3]