Localcoin
Ilmar Marques is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in Java development and engineering leadership. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering and Lead Java Developer at Localcoin since June 2018, Ilmar has previously held senior Java developer positions at Mirante Tecnologia and governance technology firms. With a strong background in developing innovative solutions in financial services and process automation through Oracle BPM/SOA Suite, Ilmar has a proven track record of delivering efficient information systems and enhancing application performance. Ilmar holds a Master's Degree in Predictive Analytics from DePaul University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universidade de Brasília.
Localcoin
Localcoin, headquartered in Toronto, has a clear mission: to offer a user-friendly platform for buying and selling digital currency while respecting privacy. The company's vision is to make digital currency a staple in the mainstream financial market. Localcoin has established partnerships with leading corporate and franchised convenience stores in Canada, including Gateway Newstands, Hasty Market, Quickies, and others, resulting in a rapidly expanding network. With ATM terminals spanning Canada and Australia, Localcoin has become the largest Bitcoin ATM provider in Canada. As the first provider in Ontario to integrate Litecoin and Ethereum, Localcoin is known for its commitment to innovation in the blockchain infrastructure sector. In 2017, the company experienced exceptional year-to-date growth and garnered attention from major media outlets like Vice Motherboard, Bitcoin.com, Moneysense, and CP24.