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Elena Sinelnikova
Elena Sinelnikova's profile covers her Metis career, CryptoChicks, blockchain & Web3 leadership, & achievements.
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Elena Sinelnikova is a Canadian technology leader and blockchain entrepreneur who co-founded Metis and ZKM. She is also the co-founder and CEO of CryptoChicks, a nonprofit organization focused on education and professional development in blockchain and emerging technologies. Throughout her career, Sinelnikova has worked across software development, enterprise architecture, public-sector technology, blockchain infrastructure, and Web3. Before entering the blockchain industry, she worked in software architecture and application development. She holds a master's degree in computer science from the National Research University of Electronic Technology (MIET). She has also received the Women in Web3 Award at the Women in Tech North America Awards. Quick Facts about Elena: Field Details Full Name Elena Sinelnikova Current Organizations Metis Foundation, CryptoChicks, ZKM, GOAT Network Known For Co-founding Metis and ZKM and founding CryptoChicks Metis Role Co-Founder, Board Member, Fractional COO / Interim Executive CryptoChicks Role Co-Founder and CEO ZKM Role Co-Founder / Interim Executive GOAT Network Role Co-Founder / Fractional COO Former Organization Edmonton Police Service Core Expertise Blockchain, software architecture, cybersecurity, Web3, decentralized infrastructure, operations Career Overview of Elena Sinelnikova: Elena Sinelnikova began her career in software development and enterprise architecture, working on technology projects for government and public-sector organizations. She spent more than 14 years with the Edmonton Police Service, where she held roles including Solutions Architect, Team Lead, and Applications Analyst, working on public-safety systems. In 2017, she co-founded CryptoChicks and became its CEO. She later moved into blockchain infrastructure through her work with Metis and ZKM, while also taking on a co-founder and Fractional COO role at GOAT Network. Her current work spans blockchain infrastructure, Web3 operations, decentralized systems, zero-knowledge technology, and emerging AI applications. Career Timeline: Year Career Development 2001–2008 Applications Architect / Technical Team Lead / .NET Developer / Database Architect, Sierra Systems: Worked on enterprise technology projects for government, public-sector, and other Canadian organizations. 2002–2017 Solutions Architect / Team Lead / Applications Analyst, Edmonton Police Service: Worked on software architecture, application development, systems analysis, implementation, technical documentation, and public-safety technology projects. 2017–Present Co-Founder and CEO, CryptoChicks: Co-founded an international nonprofit focused on blockchain and technology education and helped expand its activities internationally. 2019–2022 Co-Founder, Interim CEO, and Fractional COO, Metis: Helped establish and scale Metis as an Ethereum Layer 2 project and supported its early operations and ecosystem development. 2022–Present Co-Founder / Fractional COO, Metis: Continued working on operations, ecosystem development, governance, partnerships, and the project's evolving infrastructure strategy. 2022–Present Co-Founder / Interim Executive, ZKM: Became involved in the development and operational growth of ZKM's zero-knowledge and verifiable computing infrastructure. 2023–Present Co-Founder / Fractional COO, GOAT Network: Works on operational infrastructure and ecosystem development for the Bitcoin Layer 2 project. 2025 Woman in Web3 Recognition: Won the Women in Web3 Award at the Women in Tech North America Awards. 2026 Metis / AI and Agent Economy: Continued public work around AI agents, blockchain infrastructure, and the emerging agent economy, including appearances and programming connected with Metis and its ecosystem.
Experience
Other
GOAT Network
Jan 2023 to Present
Co-Founder | Fractional COO
Other
Metis
Dec 2022 to Present
Co-Founder | Fractional COO
Other
SporkDAO.
Sept 2021 to Aug 2025
Board Member
Other
Harness All Possibilities Inc. (HAP)
Jan 2019 to Dec 2019
Board Member
Other, Other, Chief Executive Officer
CryptoChicks - International Hub for Women Talent in Blockchain
Jul 2017 to Present
Fractional COO
Other
GHD
Jan 2017 to May 2018
Software Development Team Lead
Other
Edmonton Police Service
Nov 2002 to Mar 2023
Solutions Architect | Team Lead | Applications Analyst in Public Safety
Other
Sierra Systems
Jan 2001 to Apr 2008
Applications Architect | Technical Team Lead | .NET Developer | Database Architect
Awards
- Woman in Web3 Finalist, Women in Tech Global Awards2025 - Listed as a North America finalist in the Woman in Web3 category before the North America award recognition.
- Women in Web3 Award, Women in Tech North America Awards2025 - Named the winner of the Women in Web3 Award, recognizing her work with Metis and CryptoChicks.
- Canada's Top Woman in Blockchain2021 - Sinelnikova was recognized in Canadian blockchain industry coverage for her work in blockchain and technology education.
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- Elena Sinelnikova is a Canadian technology leader and blockchain entrepreneur who co-founded Metis and ZKM and is the co-founder and CEO of CryptoChicks.