Sam Newman
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
London, United Kingdom
Toptal member since July 8, 2021
Sam is a skilled program manager focusing on emerging technologies, particularly blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance (defi) projects. He brings a decade of project management experience, working in investment banking, fintech, legal, news, and multimedia sectors. An approachable, pragmatic delivery lead, Sam offers flexible services to suit all clients.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Asana
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Fintech
- Jira
- Project Management
- Project Planning
Work Experience
Project Manager
Aventus Network Services
- Project-managed the successful delivery of an Ethereum scaling solution.
- Implemented sales pipeline tools, integration, and processes.
- Coordinated with marketing agency partners to define and implement a community engagement strategy.
Programme Manager
ARTOS SYSTEMS
- Built the project management and client account management functions from the ground up. Defined and implemented multiple processes from client onboarding and retention.
- Designed and implemented service level agreements (SLA). At the time, it was the only SLA available on an Ethereum service.
- Managed and delivered multiple client-facing blockchain projects in the mining, rewards, and agri-food sectors.
- Automated workflows in sales, project, and accounting processes.
Project Manager
Merrill
- Analyzed regulatory requirements relating to the Wall Street Reform Act. Delivered regulatory requirements across collateral management systems for investment banking sector.
- Delivered large-scale HR technology projects including benefits platforms, payroll, and onboarding systems.
- Delivered a large program of work to consolidate >25 payroll partners' services in the APAC region into one provider. Managed delivery from RFP through partner selection and integration delivery.
Agile Project Manager
Thomson Reuters
- Delivered multiple projects across WestLaw and Practical Law products.
- Delivered projects within the news and multimedia division.
- Delivered multiple research and development projects.
Project History
Aventus
https://www.aventus.io/Project managed and launched Aventus Network on Ethereum Mainnet.
Aventus Network is a layer-2 solution that brings the scale and privacy of a permissioned blockchain with the security and interoperability of public blockchains — with none of the drawbacks of either.
Skills
Tools
Jira, Asana
Platforms
Blockchain, Monday.com
Other
Project Management, Product Management, Ethereum, Cryptocurrency, Investment Banking, Fintech, Project Planning, Risk Management, ClickUp, Trading Systems, Finance, Business Analysis
How to Work with Toptal
Toptal matches you directly with global industry experts from our network in hours—not weeks or months.
Share your needs
Choose your talent
Start your risk-free talent trial
Top talent is in high demand.
Start hiring