University: Macquarie University
Academic supervisor:
Prof. Annabelle McIver
Industry partner: ANZ
Academic Background and Work Experience
Thisal earned a Bachelor of Computer Science with a major in Software Engineering from Edith Cowan University. He was awarded the 2017 Gold Medal as the top student in Computer Science and received the 2019 Silver Medal for his exceptional performance in his Bachelor’s degree. His dedication to llifelong learning is evident through an impressive collection of certifications from renowned institutions like Harvard and Stanford, covering areas such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and systems design, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation.
Thesis Topic
Privacy by Design in Asset Tokenisation
About ANZ
Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) is one of the major banks in Australia offering a vast array of financial services from retail to institutional banking. They are keen to expand their service portfolio from traditional financial solutions to decentralised finance (DeFi). ANZ is a pioneer in the DeFi space, being the first bank to mint a digital asset linked to the Australian dollar, the A$DC stablecoin. They are looking at novel services that can benefit from distributed ledger technology.