Crypto miner Hut 8 appoints Jason Zaluski as Head of Technology

Hut 8 Mining Corp. (Hut 8), a publicly listed bitcoin mining company, announced the appointment of Jason Zaluski as Head of Technology, effective February 1st, 2021. In his new role, Mr. Zaluski will oversee IT operations and fleet management.

As seen on his LinkedIn profile, prior to joining Hut 8, Mr. Zaluski has over 15 years of experience in IT from consultant CTO, DevOps to Digital Product Management. He has worked in investment banking, IT consulting, economic development, and the blockchain industry.  

Mr. Zaluski is a graduate of Mount Royal University with a bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems and holds a Master of Business Administration from Saint Mary's University.

Mr. Zaluski said: "I am excited to be joining the Hut 8 team and becoming a part of an innovative, Canadian leader in the cryptocurrency sector with a unique position for growth in the market. As a longtime advocate and strategist for the blockchain industry, I look forward to contributing to the organization's success in such a significant and exhilarating year for Bitcoin." 

Chief Executive Officer of Hut 8, Jaime Leverton said: "On behalf of the entire Hut 8 executive leadership team, we are thrilled to welcome Jason to Hut 8 and are excited to have him join our ambitious talent roster. His experience as a strategic technologist alongside his proven track record for impactful IT operations management and entrepreneurialism will be vital assets to propelling Hut 8's growth.”