Reuben Govender is the Head of Markets at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Reuben was a Managing Director at Scotiabank where he spent 10 years building and managing various Commodity and FX Trading businesses. Before Scotiabank, Reuben ran large Energy trading books at RBC Capital, Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers after starting his career as a quantitative technologist at Goldman Sachs.

Reuben received a B.A.I in Engineering and a B.A. in Mathematics from Trinity College, Dublin and an M.B.A. (Quant Finance) from the Stern School of Business at N.Y.U.

Samy serves as Head of Power at Cipher Mining where he oversees the sourcing, negotiation and portfolio management of power procurement agreements and relationships.

Prior to joining Cipher, Samy helped the Bitfury Group secure several hundreds of megawatts dedicated to bitcoin mining, while actively managing Bitfury’s power contracts and counterparties.

Before Bitfury, Samy worked for the corporate venture capital arm of Total S.A, as well as in the mergers and acquisitions department of SunPower Inc., where he led several investments in the areas of smart-grids, energy storage, distributed energy resources and mobility. He has held several board member positions at software startups such as AutoGrid, Cosmo Tech and Sunverge.

Alex is a Treasury and Power Analyst at Cipher Mining.

As an analyst, Alex is responsible for supporting both the quantitative and commercial initiatives with respect to both Treasury Management and Power Markets. In addition to his commercial responsibilities, Alex is also responsible for partnering with the Data Science and Technology teams to advance Cipher’s model-building and development efforts.

Alex graduated from Baruch College in New York with a B.S. in Financial Mathematics. 

Ty Lenhart is a Corporate Strategy and Development Analyst at Cipher Mining.

As an analyst, Tyler is responsible for supporting the comprehensive analysis and decision-making processes across the company to facilitate the execution of strategic initiatives.

Tyler received a Masters of Management Studies from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a B.A. from Columbia University.

Courtney Knight is the Head of Investor Relations at Cipher Mining, where she oversees investor communication and engagement.

Before joining Cipher, Courtney was a Vice President of Investor Relations at Variant Investments, an alternative private credit firm. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Institutional Business Development at New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), where she focused on bitcoin custody and derivative solutions for institutional investors. At NYDIG, she spearheaded the development of the firm’s investor relations and communications strategies.

Courtney began her career in Equity Derivatives at J.P. Morgan after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Chicago.

Beth Palkovic is Corporate Counsel & Deputy Secretary at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Beth was an associate in the capital markets groups at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Beth received a B.A. from the University of Southern California and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. 

Tina (Tianzi) Wu is the Corporate Counsel at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Tina was an associate in the corporate/M&A groups at Paul Hastings LLP and Clifford Chance US LLP.

Tina received a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College and a joint degree of J.D. & LL.M in International and Comparative Law from Duke University School of Law.

Brittney Dougal serves as the Office Manager at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for The Princeton Group. Previously, Brittney was a Flight Attendant for United Airlines.

Belinda Baker is a Senior Program Manager at Cipher.

In her role at Cipher, Belinda leads the development and implementation of operational policies that drive day-to-day functions including budget planning, contract management, vendor oversight, and the deployment of tools to enhance efficiency and performance.

With over 35 years of experience across industry leaders like Google LLC and Robert Bosch, Belinda brings a deep background in facility operations, budget oversight, vendor management, and cross-functional program leadership. During her time at Google, she supported multiple Data Center operations as a Facility Specialist and later as a Program Manager on the Data Center Robotics Team.

Belinda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, an Associate degree in Mechatronics, and a Journeyman’s Certificate earned through a three-year apprenticeship at Robert Bosch.

John Franceski is the Chief Accounting Officer of Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, John was Controller of New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), where he oversaw finance and accounting. He brings to Cipher Mining more than 15 years of financial services and fintech experience. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and held various roles at Stone Ridge Asset Management, Eton Park Capital Management, and Moore Capital Management.

John received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Scranton and is a Certified Public Accountant (Licensed in New York).

Jeff Regalario is the Controller of Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Jeff was an Audit Manager at Friedman LLP, with a focus on financial services companies in the digital currency space, including asset management, broker-dealers, crypto hedge funds and crypto exchanges.   He brings over 10 years of public accounting experience from several mid-size to large firms, including Marcum, KPMG and CohnReznick. 

Jeff received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Diego State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (Licensed in California).

Richard Carter Jr. is a Senior Accountant at Cipher Mining with a passion for all things accounting and blockchain.

Prior to joining the team, Richard led finance and accounting operations at a wealth-tech startup under Digital Currency Group. There, he was responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budget development and implementation, forecasting, and modeling. Before his time in the startup world, Richard worked as a staff accountant for Mutual of America, performing cash and NAV reconciliations.

Richard received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Haven.

Ryan Warshavsky holds an SEC Reporting managerial position at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Ryan was the Financial Reporting Manager at Virtu Financial. Ryan began his career at Ernst &Young in their financial services audit practice.

Ryan received a Bachelor of Science dual degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Maryland College Park and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York.

Haley Hemmann is the Accounts Payable Manager at Cipher Mining.

At Cipher, Haley oversees the efficient processing of invoices and payments and is committed to fostering strong vendor relationships. Haley’s leadership plays a vital role in streamlining processes and driving operational excellence within the finance team.

Haley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Courtney Frazier is the Head of Corporate Operations of Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Courtney worked for the merchanting group of Orion Resource Partners where she provided logistical support for various mining and metals-focused offtake agreements, and financial operations for related hedging transactions. With 13 years of experience in the commodities space, she comes to Cipher with a wealth of expertise, cultivated through her roles at renowned institutions such as Glencore PLC and JP Morgan Chase. She began her career specializing in the marketing and transportation of residual fuel oil.

Courtney received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Samford University.

Niko Apostolidis is a corporate operations associate at Cipher Mining.

In his role at Cipher, Niko is responsible for managing core financial operations. With a focus on streamlining processes, enhancing cross functional collaboration and optimizing day-to-day workflows, Niko plays a key role in ensuring operational excellence and supporting scalable growth.

Prior to joining Cipher, Niko worked at Northern Trust where he managed the lifecycle events of cleared and bilateral derivative trades. His responsibilities included trade confirmation, settlement, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mitigating counterparty risks. Prior to Northern Trust, Niko also held a position at Tradition Energy where he was responsible for pricing and sourcing for clients in the ERCOT electricity market.

Niko received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut.

Chris Totin is the Chief Construction Officer of Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Chris executed over $20 billion in projects globally across multiple sectors including aerospace, defense, transportation, heavy civil and infrastructure, chemical, power, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. More recently, Chris safely delivered multiple hyperscale data centers totaling over 300 megawatts. Chris has held leadership roles as a General Contractor, Construction Manager, Program Manager, and Owner's Representative in addition to administering Lump Sum, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery contracts.

Chris received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Construction Management from the University of Texas.

Michael LaBelle is a Project Manager for Data Center Development at Cipher Mining, a key role within the construction team that helps drive the planning and execution of the state-of-the-art facilities to support our growing infrastructure needs.

Prior to joining Cipher, Michael worked at Whiting-Turner Contracting as a Project Engineer on mission-critical data center projects focusing on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes of work.

Michael received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University.

Lee Rivers is the Director of Data Center Field Operations of Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher Mining, Lee managed the offsite product commissioning for Google Data Centers globally, focusing on the development and execution of the quality and commissioning test plans and procedures. During his time at Google, Lee led the construction and commissioning process from an operations perspective at one of Google's largest data center sites totaling over 500 megawatts of infrastructure. Lee contributed to the creation of multiple data center operational maintenance programs during his tenure. Lee is also a certified high voltage lineman specializing in substation and distribution maintenance and field installations. 

Timothy DuBois is a Senior Manager of Data Center Field Operations at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Tim spent 9 years at Google, Inc. in Data Center Operations, with the last 3 years focused on Operational reliability audits of Google Cloud’s third-party datacenter partners in North and South America.  Tim brings vast knowledge and experience of operational “best practices” and practical implementation from the Hyperscale industry.  Tim also served in the U.S. Navy as a Nuclear Electrician.

Tim received an Associates in Applied Sciences from Excelsior College.

Adam Price is a Senior Manager of Data Center Field Operations at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Adam spent over 14 years at Google, Inc. and helped build the operations team at one of its largest sites in the world, totaling over 500 MW.  He has held leadership positions in several key areas around operations, leading the efforts on control room monitoring and alarming.  During his tenure with Google, Adam focused heavily on critical plant operations, SCADA system design, development and maintenance, alarming philosophy and integration, and automation of many facets of data center operations. Most recently, Adam was responsible for program management and technical operation of robotic automation system deployments and integration at multiple data centers around the globe.  Adam also served in the U.S. Navy as a Nuclear Electrician.

Matthew Lathrop is a Senior Manager of Data Center Controls and Automation at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Matthew worked at both Meta, Inc. and Google, Inc. with a focus on controls and automation.  Matthew was instrumental in the roll out and implementation of the alarming philosophy for Google Data Centers across North and South America.  Matthew also served in the U.S. Navy as a DOE certified Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator.

Matthew received Bachelor level training in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Radiological and Metallurgical Sciences (Naval Nuclear Program).

Lucas Wynn is the Senior Manager of Hardware Field Operations at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Lucas spent over 9 years at Google, Inc. in Data Center Operations, with 4 years focused on improving the deployment of racks, machines, and liquid-cooled rack distribution systems.  He has held leadership positions in both Data Center Operations and New Product Introduction helping to develop and deploy one of the world's most powerful liquid-cooled supercomputers.  Lucas was instrumental in streamlining the deployment processes globally and improving the on-time delivery to customers.  Lucas has received 2 feats of engineering awards and technical impact awards for his contributions at Google.  Prior to Google, Lucas also served 12 years in the U.S. Navy as a DOE certified Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor, Instructor, and Diver.

Lucas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Excelsior College.

Gavin brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career to the table, having spent years excelling in the management of offsite product commissioning for Google Data Centers on a global scale. His primary area of expertise lies in the meticulous oversight of the development and execution of comprehensive quality assurance and commissioning test plans and procedures, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Before joining Google, Gavin accrued two decades of invaluable experience as an electrician, operating in diverse environments, including steel mills, commercial buildings, and data centers. Additionally, he dedicated eight years to the Marine Corps, serving with honor in Operation Iraqi Freedom, a testament to his commitment to excellence and disciplined leadership.

Chris Jones is the Regional Site Operations Manager at Cipher Mining.

Leveraging over ten years of experience in operations management within the construction and industrial sectors, Chris brings a unique blend of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. At Cipher, Chris is at the forefront of driving operational excellence at one of our largest data centers, from managing energy efficiency and hardware maintenance to maximizing hash rates and uptime.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Chris served as a DOE-certified Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator for six years, receiving comprehensive training across Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, Radiological, and Metallurgical Sciences through the Naval Nuclear Program.

Jonathan Hall is the Central Operations Manager at Cipher.

In his role at Cipher, Jonathan develops, implements, and manages comprehensive Central Control Room Operations Programs focused on monitoring and operating fleet infrastructure to maximize service uptime.

Jonathan joined Cipher with extensive experience in maintenance management, automation, and operational efficiency. Previously, he co-founded a private logistics company and spent seven years in Data Center Operations at Google, Inc., where he served as a Senior Multi-Domain SME, Qualified Control Room Operator, and Mechanical Team Co-lead, leading key projects such as the Electrical Commissioning of a 60MW facility. Jonathan, also held diverse technical roles, including serving as a robotics and automation technician in the aerospace and tire manufacturing industries.

Jonathan holds an Associate's degree in Applied Science from Aiken Technical College.

John Henson serves as a Data Operations Manager at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, John spent nearly a decade in the Oil and Gas industry as a Petroleum Engineer working the Permian Basin, Bakken, and DJ Basin. As an engineer, he was responsible for equipment installation and maintenance, program economics, and OpEx management. In 2020, John began implementing algorithmic based automation for Oil and Gas equipment resulting in substantial financial savings. Just before joining Cipher, John was an IoT Data Architect at Amazon Web Services.

John received a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Montana Tech and a Master’s in Computer Science from Colorado Technical University.

As part of the Data Science team, Rio supports model-building, testing, and optimization efforts, as well as the development and continuous integration/deployment of Cipher’s machine learning operations infrastructure.

Prior to joining Cipher, Rio worked in several data scientist/machine learning engineer roles where he was responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure used to deploy and monitor machine learning models in production.

Rio received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nevada and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Bryan Keller is the Chief Technology Officer of Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Bryan held technology leadership roles at Point72 Asset Management and SAC Capital where he was most recently responsible for middle office, operations, market data, and streaming analytics.   Prior to Point72, Bryan was Head of Data for MD Sass.

Bryan is a CFA Charterholder, received his BA from Vassar College and his MFA from Yale University.

Roger Rarick is the Head of Information Security at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Roger was in Global Cyber Security Systems at Fiserv where he oversaw Vulnerability Management, Data Analysis, Risk Mitigation and Security Compliance efforts. He brings a longstanding career in Information Technology leadership roles in Fintech, Aerospace, Mining (Minerals), Data Storage and Consulting. Roger has led Global IT departments and delivered numerous Information Technology initiatives and Strategic direction in both large global organizations and small niche companies. Roger also had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force in Aviation and Technology. 

Roger received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology and a Master of Business Administration in Management from Concordia College.

Adam Ziskind is Vice President of Technology at Cipher Mining.

With over 20 years of experience in technology leadership positions at top financial firms, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Cipher Mining team. Prior to joining Cipher, Adam was a Managing Director at alternative investment firm Värde Partners where as Head of Software Engineering he led the strategic modernization and cloud migration of the firm’s application platform. Before Värde, Adam held positions at Millennium Partners, Point72 Asset Management, SAC Capital, and UBS. Throughout his career, Adam has led the architecture, design, and development of many trading, treasury, compliance accounting, operations, and market data solutions.

Benoit is the Senior Support Engineer at Cipher Mining.

In this role he oversees comprehensive end-user IT support, drives the standardization and implementation of automated device management solutions, and supports Cipher’s cloud infrastructure.

Prior to joining Cipher, Benoit was a Support Engineer at Bridgewater Associates where he led a dynamic helpdesk team. Before Bridgewater, Benoit worked at managed IT service providers based in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to the intricate needs of top-tier venture capital firms.

An alumnus of Aix-Marseille Université in France, Benoit's academic credentials include a B.A. in business law and a master’s degree in aviation management and law. His practical knowledge is augmented by several IT certifications including Cisco CCNA and Microsoft Azure.

Nicholas Snowden, a Senior Network Engineer at Cipher Mining, draws on a wealth of experience cultivated over a 15-year tenure at Google, Inc. During his time, he successfully managed the Global Optical Design team, specializing in data center interconnect and cloud layer-1 networks. His expertise extends to optimizing in-house design tools. Prior roles at Google include Senior Network Design Engineer and Network Implementation Engineer.

Prior to Google, Nicholas held roles at Spirit Telecom and ITC Deltacom, overseeing network operations and fiber optic network construction. His professional journey commenced in the United States Navy, where he attained the rank of Operations Specialist 2nd Class. Nicholas's career underscores a diverse background in network engineering, strategic leadership, and hands-on infrastructure management. 

Cody Tomblin is a Network Architect at Cipher Mining.

Prior to joining Cipher, Cody worked at Google, Inc. where he led global scale network planning and design teams. Cody played a key role in driving efficiencies and automation into Google's networking across data centers, central offices, and trans-oceanic networks. Cody also served in the U.S. Navy as both a Radioman and Information Systems Technician managing shipboard networks and external network connectivity.

Cody studied BSB/IS at the University of Phoenix and attained industry certifications including CCNA and CCNP, with a strong focus on optical networking throughout his career. 

Rishu Singh is a Software Engineer at Cipher Mining.

Previously, Rishu worked as a Quantitative Developer at JPMorgan, where she implemented a variety of risk models and managed key technical infrastructure products.

At Cipher, she collaborates closely with the Business and Data teams on software development initiatives that support the firm's strategic goals.

Rishu holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK), and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University.

Ethan Steere is a Software Engineer at Cipher Mining.

Ethan serves on the team responsible for maintaining on site infrastructure and miner curtailment software. Prior to joining Cipher, Ethan developed real-world software engineering and collaborative design skills at Parkday while completing his academic studies.

Ethan holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Virginia.