diff --git a/docs/general/contributors.md b/docs/general/contributors.md index 03ce845d..b3dc3658 100644 --- a/docs/general/contributors.md +++ b/docs/general/contributors.md @@ -53,16 +53,23 @@ the Web3 Technology Stack. - matrix: [@filippo:web3.foundation](https://matrix.to/#/@filippo:web3.foundation) - twitter: [@filippoweb3](https://twitter.com/filippoweb3) -Filippo is a Technical Educator at the Web3 Foundation. Filippo has a PhD in Statistics and has 6 -years of experience in teaching statistical computing and data analysis. Filippo strongly believes -in the Web3 vision of having a privacy-focused, secure, decentralized internet where power is given -back to users. The complexity of Web3 technology can be intimidating and is still a major blocking -element behind mainstream adoption. Filippo is excited to contribute to Web3 Foundation's vision by -educating professionals and the general public about Web3 and blockchain technology. Filippo enjoys -learning about Polkadot and regularly contributes to Wiki articles. He got -[certified as a blockchain analyst](https://www.credential.net/bad85935-7e6e-4b4a-9ed2-e96128bdb5e5) -and is currently learning about [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/) and -[Substrate](https://docs.polkadot.com/develop/parachains/intro-polkadot-sdk/#substrate). +Filippo is a Technical Educator at the Web3 Foundation with a PhD in Statistics. A former National +Geographic Grantee, he has led expeditions in Indonesia and Laos. Filippo also is an ex-Special +Forces and is an award-winning athlete, earning recognition in 2009 from the Swiss Federal Office +for Sport. + +After completing his studies, he briefly worked in the healthcare industry before pivoting to +blockchain technology. Filippo is deeply committed to the Web3 vision of a privacy-focused, secure, +and decentralized internet that empowers users. He recognizes that the complexity of Web3 technology +remains a major barrier to mainstream adoption and is passionate about bridging this gap through +education. + +At the Web3 Foundation, Filippo contributes to this mission by educating professionals and the +general public about blockchain and Web3. He actively engages with the Polkadot ecosystem, regularly +contributing to Wiki articles. He is a +[certified blockchain analyst](https://www.credential.net/bad85935-7e6e-4b4a-9ed2-e96128bdb5e5) and +a [PBA-X](https://pbax.polkadot.academy/) graduate. Currently, he is expanding his expertise by +learning [Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/) and [Substrate](https://substrate.io/). ### Bader Youssef