Giles Cope is an experienced Rust Blockchain Engineer with a strong background in software development. Notable roles include positions at Input Output (IOHK) and Parity Technologies, where expertise in Rust was honed. In addition to blockchain development, Giles has worked at Gluwa as a Rust Developer focusing on DeFi loans and has experience as a Rust Developer at Rothesay Life. Earlier career experience includes a role as a .Net / TypeScript UI Developer at NatWest Markets. Academic qualifications include a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Computer Software Engineering from Imperial College London and education at Handsworth Grammar School.