Sam Wellalage , BSC, MA

WIC Search

Your on-demand in-house recruitment team at 80% less cost.

Chief Economist and Recruiter

WorkInCrypto.Global

Scaling Blockchain, Crypto and Web3 Teams Since 2019: Csuit to $100K salaries

Recent appointments: 
Director of Operations: Sport and Blockchain Tech
Head of Business Development: Cloud Startup
Head of Web3 and Metaverse for PSG Football club: one of the most well-known sports brands in the world: £600 Million revenue last year
Web3 Advisor to the board: beIn Media Group: £1 Billion in revenue last year
COO to a payment application: 12 Billion Dollars under management
CEO to a brand new crypto exchange
Head of Product 
CTO
Chief Operating Officer: Crypto exchange: £400 Million in Revenue

Founder and executive search recruiter

ScalingCrypto teams since 2019. Our business has two functions: executive search and 2. Crypto recruitment for mid and junior level roles

Founder

Untapped Future

"untapped Future" is a charity I set up to address my lifelong dream to support underprivileged children. Coming from an underprivileged background, I know how life-changing it is to have equal opportunities for children growing up in underdeveloped countries in Asia. 10% of the business profit from WorkInCrypto.Global goes towards this charity to help identify children with sporting and education talent.

Chief Executive Officer

Scaling Unicorns

Hiring Ops Leaders and Sr Tech for Tech, AI and FinTech industry. Salary ranges from $120K to $400K.

Cloud Computing, Machine Learning and AI, Python Engineers, Data Engineer, Cloud Security, Director, CEO, Full Stack Engineers, Backend Engineer

Founder and Principal Recruiter

5iveTech Recruitment

What makes us different from the rest? It is in the questions we ask and the process we follow! We go beyond checklists and explore what it is actually driving people in their work.  

Track record to date:
Our last 100 placements have a 99% retention rate. 98% of the candidates we've placed in the last 2 years are still in their jobs today. Most of them got promoted

Examples of our placement in the past 12 months (contract and permanents):
Tech Leadership: CTO, Engineering Manager, Head of Development, Tech Architects and Lead Devs 
C-Suit: CEO, Chief Operations Officer, Director of Ops, Head of Client Services
Compliance: Head of Compliance, Director of compliance, AML/KYC/ Crypto specific compliance
Marketing: CMO, Marketing Manager, UX/UI Designer
Sofware Engineering: Blockchain, C#, Java, C++, Ruby on Rails, Elixir, Golang, Javascript, React, Gatsby, SOLIDITY, Smart Contracts,PHP

Industries: Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Asset Management, Banking, Capital Markets, Gaming, Gambling, 

We ask intuitive questions to determine your suitability and we make recommendations based on your skillset. Whether you are a CEO, recruitment head or a junior-level candidate, we provide expert advice which transforms your talent pipeline and careers.

Managing Director and Founder

rethink

I built the Ruby on Rails practice from scratch at Rethink.

Awards and recognitions: Rising Star at Rethink group (London, Birmingham, Manchester and Ireland).

Technology Recruiter

British Transport Police

Human Resource and Resource allocation for London Police

HR Resourcing Officer

Keele University

Recruitment Officer

Sri Lanka Badminton 

I first represented Sri Lanka when I was 12  years old. At the age of 19, I became the national number 1. I was able to travel the world and represent my country. I loved every minute of it. 

Starting out it was hard, financially as well as mentally.  But through hard work, sheer determination and self-belief I overcame every obstacle. I'm blessed to be able to play an individual sport at the highest level, and that experience still shapes me and reassures me that there is nothing you cannot achieve if you beleive!

Professional Athlete

Crypto Executive Search Recruiter | Ex -Pro Athlete | CEO

Separating the good from the great!

I have been scaling Crypto/Blockchain/ Web3 companies since 2019, hiring C-suit to Engineers.

Most roles ranges from $100,000 - $400,00K per year.

Here are some case studies of how I did exemplary work for exemplary people and companies: 

1. I am the exclusive and retained Blockchain recruiter for the PSG football club, one of the world's top 5 best football clubs owned by the government of Qatar. I successfully recruited their first Head of Blockchain to facilitate the club's transition into the Web3 space and help them earn millions of additional revenue streams.

2. I recruited the entire company (C suit, engineers, and ops) for the former chairman of Macquarie Bank Group, who now runs a 12 billion-dollar hedge fund. 

3. I helped another market leader, Chiliz and Socios, hire a Director of Operations for their newly set crypto team and several other roles.

How do I achieve these results?

I use a metric-driven, scientifically designed qualification process that hiring managers and candidates undergo. Thus, I have a 100% success rate over 500 positions filled and a 98% retention rate.  

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Executive Search Recruiter

Executive Search / C-suit Recruitment in  Crypto. Blockchain and Metaverse Sector

Recent appointments: 
Head of Business Development: Web3 startup
Head of Web3 and Metaverse for PSG Football club: one of the most well-known sports brands in the world: £600 Million revenue last year
Web3 Advisor to the board: beIn Media Group: £1 Billion in revenue last year
COO to a crypto payment application: 12 Billion Dollars under management
CEO to a brand new crypto exchange
Head of Product - crypto
CTO - crypto
Chief Operating Officer: Crypto exchange: £400 Million in Revenue last year

Freelance (Self employed)

Worked with different clients. 
Conducted Threat Intelligence 
Assessed Vulnerabilities 
Performed Web Application Scanning and debugging 
Performed DLP solutions 
Created and maintained the implementation of ISO 270001, NIST, GDPT, DPA 2018 and SOC2 frameworks 
Conducted Risk Analysis 
Performed Network Analysis
Created Web Application Firewalls 
Conducted deep packet analysis with Wireshark 
Conducted network scanning with Nmap 
Conducted OSINT techniques

Professional Freelancer Cybersecurity

Writing cohesive copywriting articles for multiple clients
Blogging and researching 
SEO indexing 
Proofreading and Editing
Spelling and wording on a proficient level 
Using CRM

Freelance Writer (Extra Income)

Crypto Space 

Writing articles for blockchain industry 
Proofreading and Editing 
Compelling SEO indexed articles 
Performing analystic research on multiple blockchains and protocols
Auditing smart contracts and privacy based blockchain solutions
DeFi integration through API's 
Researching multiple AMM's 
Trading and chart analysis on multiple assets 
Creation of NFT art 
Creating smart contracts in Cosmos SDK
Layer 2 tester for functionality and UI/UX

Freelance Writer & Blockchain Researcher

Blockchain Content Provider | Cosmos Specialist | WEB3 | DeFi | Technical Analysis | NFT's | Blockchain |

I am a proactive IT Security Analyst with a deep understanding of deploying tiered response systems that prioritize incident severity, ensuring robust protection for clients. My strategic approach guarantees that high-severity incidents receive immediate escalation, while low-severity issues are managed effectively, maintaining operational integrity.

I believe in the power of preparedness. By conducting regular drills and simulations, I empower Security Operations Center (SOC) teams to confidently respond to incidents, enhancing their readiness and resilience.

With a strong foundation in data protection principles and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) regulations, I ensure that all security measures align with industry standards and legal requirements. My expertise includes implementing data privacy frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and developing compliance strategies that safeguard sensitive information while mitigating organizational risk.

Continuous learning is crucial in our fast-evolving field. I champion comprehensive training programs and certifications to elevate team skills, complemented by performance metrics and feedback sessions that drive improvement and accountability.

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Machine Learning and Behavioral Analysis, I enhance SOC capabilities, enabling the detection of anomalies that traditional methods may overlook. This proactive stance equips teams to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs) effectively.

Automation is a transformative force in cybersecurity. By streamlining security event and log analysis, as well as alert triage, I minimize the need for human intervention, optimizing efficiency and reliability. This not only saves valuable time but also instills confidence in our security processes and team capabilities.

Let’s connect to explore how I can help elevate your organization’s cybersecurity posture, ensure compliance with GRC regulations, and drive impactful results.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE 
- Wireshark, tcpdump, Nmap, Active Directory, Linux, Powershell, Autodoc, EDR, OpenVAS, Metaspoit, VmWare, Splunk, Zscaler, ServiceNow

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, PCI DSS, OWASP, CIS Benchmark Framework. 

Successfully established a Private Lab that empowered students to set up and test various cybersecurity frameworks and components, enhancing their practical skills and understanding of the field.

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