Samantha R.

About Samantha R.

With 5 years diverse professional experience across different industries within the Chinese market, I am looking for U.S. based roles focusing on cross-functional strategy and product. Exploring blockchain industry roles specializing in digital identity, civic use cases, cryptoeconomy advocacy, and COVID response.*Professional inquiries only

Experience

1. Director of Global Energy Strategy

   Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR)

   Jan 2024 — Present

   I lead the procurement strategy for 895 MW of data center capacity across three continents, with emphasis on cost optimization in ERCOT, PJM, NordPool, and IEX (India).I select counterparties and lead negotiations for bilateral hedging and derivatives products, including credit support arrangements. I also evaluate participation and bidding into ancillary service markets (where applicable). The function of my role also tracks and manages regulatory and policy developments impacting Bitdeer\'s broader energy and data center development strategy.I also evaluate and negotiate strategic transactions and partnerships (M&A, new market entry) related to corporate development and fundraising. Directly reports to Bitdeer\'s Chief Strategy Officer.

Education

• Tsinghua University

  Stanford-Tsinghua Inter-University Program for Advanced Chinese Language Studies (IUP) , Chinese Language and Literature

  2018 — 2018

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  B.A. Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Research
• Fundraising
• Teaching
• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Social Media