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Whitepaper v.3.0
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Sky Desks Token
www.skydesks.io
For information on this Token contact Bloc10
@ info@bloc10.com or visit www.bloc10.com
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Table of Contents SkyDesks Token Whitepaper
Contents 0
Table of Contents SkyDesks Token Whitepaper 1
SkyDesks Token Sale Information 4
Potential Users of SkyDesks 5
Custom Cloud and White Label Division 6
What is the problem 7
What Is The Solution? 8
The SkyDesks Platform 9
SkyDesks 1 Page Pitch Deck 16
Where we are now 17
What we are planning 18
Roadmap 19
Scenarios – how this will work 20
Advisors 21
Dr. Sheldon Gardner, Founder 21
Ruben Rubio Rey, CTO 23
Joseph Gelet, Series 3 & 30 26
William J McBorrough 28
Tom Tavernetti 29
Chris Wozniak 30
Moses Mbuva 30
Corporate Advisors 30
FAQ 31
Use of Proceeds 32
Other use-cases for SkyDesks 33
Investor Due Diligence information 34
Potential Exit Strategies 34
Important Background on the Principal 35
References 36
Disclaimers & Disclosures 37
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Disclaimers & Disclosures 36
Documentation outline
Website: Skydesks.io
Whitepaper: SkyDesks Token Whitepaper.docx
Financials/Numbers: SkyDesks Token.xlxs
Created by: Bloc10 LLC www.bloc10.com
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SkyDesks Token Summary
The SkyDesks Token is a hybrid utility security token that enables usage of the SkyDesks
system. Token holders receive the ability to use Sky Desk VMs (Virtual Machines). Also,
token holders as a group will receive 80% ownership of SkyDesks LLC whichy will
generate a dividend (if there is a profit). SkyDesks currently has a ready to market
application system for the Forex & Crypto algorithmic trading industry, but the potential
use of the SkyDesks virtualization technology has wide applications far beyond
algorithmic trading. Using SkyDesks proprietary cloud automation and virtualization
technology, it is possible to put nearly any Windows application on the cloud and run it
from a web browser or your phone. Imagine running your favorite common Windows
application from Google Chrome! That’s what SkyDesks can do for your organization.
SkyDesks built a working prototype and proof of concept based on the needs of Forex
traders utilizing our exclusive cloud automation and virtualization technology. But the
potential uses of SkyDesks technology are far beyond the prototypes use case. Any
type of desktop or server application can be run on the SkyDesks system. How the
process works is as follows: An automation process template is built (this is a server
algorithm) and tested. Once it is tested (not all applications will work, likely 90% will) the
end user deploys it with one click. The system is secure from hackers (as there is no
‘system’ to hack. It’s running on a Linux based cloud and can be network optimized for
latency (using regional cloud providers, similar to how a CDN operates). This
technology is used behind the scenes by data centers and large I.T. providers but is only
starting to see use in the mainstream retail computing world. It has not yet been
exploited – that is what SkyDesks Token hopes to achieve.
Users of SkyDesks who want to use the technology can do so for their own purposes,
whether it is business, gaming, trading, management, development, or just for fun.
SkyDesks as it is now is an MVP (Minimum Valuable Product) in production. Nothing
needs to be developed, it can be used now for a specific application; Trading Crypto
& Forex.
SkyDesks currently has a ready to market application system for Forex & Crypto trading.
The system, as structured, is a platform for algorithmic trading through Expert Advisors, or
signals. The potential use of SkyDesks virtualization technology has wider applications
far beyond algorithmic trading. Using SkyDesks technology, it is possible to put nearly
any Windows application on the cloud to run from a web browser or your phone.
Imagine running your favorite common Windows application from Google Chrome!
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SkyDesks Token Sale Information
Token Symbol SDTO
Token Type ERC20 Token
Token Sale Date 1-Aug-18
Number of Tokens 10,000,000
Phase 1 Pre-sale 1M Tokens, 50% bonus
Phase 2 Public Sale 3M Tokens, 20% bonus
Phase 3 General Sale 2M Tokens, 5% bonus
Soft Cap (USD) $5 Million USD
SkyDesks Reserve 4M Tokens company reserve
Use of Proceeds - Develop New Use-Cases
- Sales & Marketing
- Business Operations
- Growth Strategy
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Potential Users of SkyDesks Crypto Algorithmic Traders – These traders will quickly learn the need of having an
independent, 24/7 connected Virtual Machine (VM) that can run your algorithm. You
don’t want to have a completely shared resource as you do not want to divulge your
strategy code, you just want to share computer resources but have a completely
separate install – this is what SkyDesks gives you. Potentially we could run Algo Trader1.
Tool Suite – Linux is more of a native Crypto OS than Windows or Mac – Bitcoin miners
utilize mostly Linux based systems, both as the native OS of the miners themselves as well
as the pool mining software. Bitcoin itself can run on any type of Machine but doesn’t
need any Windows components specifically to run – it’s platform independent.
Therefore, a shift away from a traditional Windows based workstation has taken place in
the Crypto world, but still many handy tools like FileZilla, Notepad++, Nmap, Wireshark,
and hundreds of others (see 99 freeware tools here), exist in Windows2. SkyDesks can
make any of these applications run in the browser from any device.
Potential use cases:
● As a money saver (using a SkyDesks VM is 80% cheaper than a Windows VPS or
running an entire physical desktop) ● As a security solution (Running Windows can open up your system to hackers
whereas a VM can’t really be ‘hacked’ because you can only access it from the
browser) ● As a solution to run nearly any application on SkyDesks which can be loaded in
Chrome browser from almost any device
1 https://www.algotrader.com/ 2 https://helpdeskgeek.com/free-tools-review/best-freeware-programs-for-windows/
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Custom Cloud and White Label Division Users of SkyDesks technology may want to use the
technology for their own purposes, whether it is
business, gaming, trading, management,
development, or just for fun. SkyDesks Custom
Cloud’ Division (CCD) will open during Q3 2018. CCD
will implement Windows business applications on a
Linux VM. Please contact SkyDesks for additional
information regarding your specific application.
Any business application can be brought to the
SkyDesks virtualization Cloud. Once a master server
instance is running, VMs can be created on the fly
(automatically) by server scripts. Security,
connectivity, stability, and other program quality
metrics are monitored by the SkyDesks Cloud Server
Administration team.
TIP: Forex Brokers may want to purchase bulk VMs
and give them to their clients as a value added
service.
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What is the problem Microsoft Windows is a great development environment but in many cases of
production and deployment, it is prohibitive and limited.
Many applications native to Windows would be more popular if they could run in the
browser and on phones. Re-coding a Windows native app into a phone compatible
platform like Android was impossible – until now.
SkyDesks has invented a proprietary technology which enables nearly any Windows
application to run on the Cloud. This is in production with a popular Forex application,
Meta Trader 4 (MT4). MT4 is a great example of how powerful SkyDesks technology is.
Traditionally, any user of MT4 needed to run it on a Windows machine. This isn’t a
problem except that if your computer loses the internet connection or there is a power
outage, trades will not be placed and this is not good. So, an entire sub-industry has
grown offering “VPS” or “Virtual Private Servers” to individual traders who want to run
their algorithms on a dedicated computer, at a data center which is close to the
brokers. This is a good solution, but it requires traders to connect via Remote Desktop
Protocol (RDP) which is only possible from a Windows desktop (not a phone, Mac can
work but is problematic). Also, the cost is a big factor, running a dedicated Windows
VPS on VMWare, Hyper-V, Parallels, or some other solution can only scrape out enough
resources needed at around $70 per month per VPS. This may seem like a small cost for
a trading VPS but consider the value traded on the account may be only $1,000 on
small retail accounts, and some traders will want to have multiple VPS. For high-
powered strategies a simple VPS may not be enough, and when adding RAM, CPU,
and other add-ons, the costs can go up to $450 per month per VPS.
There are technical issues as well, such as Windows Server auto-rebooting for a number
of reasons – and if the startup is not configured to restart the trading application, there
is another possibility for downtime. Several cutting-edge providers like CNS
(Commercial Network Services) have created Autoboot programs that monitor uptime
and will even notify you if your server has gone down. All of these maintenance issues
are manageable, but not eliminated – until SkyDesks.
When running MT4 on the Cloud, issues that can crash a VPS are also minimized. A
large cause of VPS crashes is high RAM usage especially when the market is active.
SkyDesks offers a cheaper solution being as low as $10 per VPS on the cloud which is a
huge difference between $70. In the case of the trading application example, it just
needs to work, it doesn’t need to be fancy – the MT4 application runs for the sole
purpose of executing orders. Development would not be done on a VPS anyway.
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What Is The Solution? SkyDesks can take any Windows application and put it in the cloud. This is done via a
combination of server / cloud automation techniques and the use of emulation such as
WINE in Linux. The ramifications of this technology are huge.
SkyDesks can run not only Meta Trader but virtually any Windows based trading
platform in the cloud. However, in Forex and Crypto, Meta Trader is currently the most
popular automated trading platform. While there will be competition for Meta Trader in
the future, it is likely that Meta Trader will remain a legacy platform for the foreseeable
future. There are more than 3,000+ brokers in the world using the Meta Trader 4 and 5
platform.
What we are proposing with the SkyDesks Token is as follows:
Token Holders will receive for 1 SkyDesks Token, 1 year of 1 VM instance on the SkyDesks
Platform. SkyDesks will need to convert some of this token into fiat to pay RackSpace
and other providers (until they start accepting Crypto which they will, one day). The
payment schedule can be modified based on demand.
Users of the SkyDesks system can use one of several automated trading strategies or
load their own. For Meta Trader users SkyDesks is a must have! That’s why SkyDesks has
partnered with several Forex brokers in order to provide the best Virtual Private Server
(VPS) alternative there is – SkyDesks.
There are other token holder benefits. SkyDesks Token Holders will also receive:
● Token rewards from the rewards pool (which can be used to buy more VMs, or
exchange for Bitcoin)
● Partnership / Business opportunities for those who are in the Crypto / Forex
brokerage industry and want to use the SkyDesks Technology for their clients
(such as White Label arrangements)
● Discounts on future developed member services
SkyDesks is the solution to move the old legacy computing paradigm to the cloud –
SkyDesks enables the traditional desktop to move to the cloud, and the enterprise I.T.
ecosystem along with it.
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The SkyDesks Platform SkyDesks is a fully virtualized cloud-based system running at Rackspace, with the
capability to be ported to AWS, Microsoft Azure, or IBM Cloud.
The SkyDesks ‘dashboard’ is the equivalent of the Windows desktop. We can add
applications to the desktop just as in Windows, we have ‘tiles’ instead of ‘icons’ – each
‘tile’ represents a running instance of the SkyDesks virtual machine. SkyDesks utilizes the
RTC protocol for communicating in between computers3:
Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.0 relies on the Real-Time Communications (RTC)
Client application programming interface (API) to handle real-time
communication. Microsoft has published an updated version of the RTC Client
API so that developers can extend their own applications' behavior with real-
time communication features. Real-time communications are becoming a
critical part of today's business world. Applications such as Microsoft® Windows®
Messenger are becoming commonplace in many organizations. Developers also
need tools to either create their own custom real-time applications that can be
tailored to a particular business need, or to integrate real-time communications
into their existing line-of-business (LOB) applications. Real-world collaboration
application examples include one that assists customers in finding and
interacting with support professionals. Another allows corporate employees to
collaborate with one another through such RTC Client API features as presence
information and instant messaging. The RTC Client API version 1.2 enhancements
help build more secure, versatile, and reliable collaboration and communication
applications.
3 https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms946701.aspx
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To see this demo for yourself, visit www.skydesks.com Username: currencyinvest
Password: 112233 (This demo is a read-only demo which means you cannot modify
settings, upload files, etc.)
The first screen you will see is the dashboard where users can click and launch new VMs
by clicking the “New Subscription” button.
If we click on MT5 Bitcoin Robot we see the interface of the SkyDesks VM itself:
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Note the URL in the browser, this is Meta Trader running in the browser on the cloud!
From here users can freely manipulate the Meta Trader terminal as if it was running in
Windows. Most importantly, this allows the continual execution of the Meta Trader 4/5
terminal for uninterrupted trade execution which is extremely important for Crypto
traders.
The menu at the top allows for typical Windows functions such as report generation,
uploading of a new EA (Expert Advisor), which is a strategy robot, or to reset the VM.
Other functionality can be added as needed.
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As you can see, it is running as a normal instance of Meta Trader:
SkyDesks is a new computing paradigm of the Linux OS. Most of the Crypto currency
community is powered by Linux. SkyDesks enables Windows and Linux Applications to
be run in a web browser. SkyDesks connects directly with a PC Host to enable SSL
upload of files. Download is not enabled to protect Intellectual Property (for when the
instance is designed to be publicly shared or used.) A smartphone ‘companion’
enables 2 way remote control of the virtual machine instance through a webpage
dashboard interface. Here users can edit text, change settings, turn robots on/off (such
as Forex Expert Advisors or other systems running).
All of this including premium services would be available for SkyDesks Token holders as
a 1 year membership service, valued at $1,000 USD.
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Comparison with Windows
Windows Icons SkyDesks Dashboard Tiles
SkyDesks Dashboard Paradigm
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This is a screenshot from a SkyDesks VM – normally this same application, with the same
features, would need to run on a Windows Desktop or a Windows Virtual Private Server
(VPS)
Overview of the SkyDesks System which includes an Admin Console. Currently SkyDesks
is running at Rackspace but can port to any Cloud provider.
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SkyDesks 1 Page Pitch Deck What is SkyDesks?
● SkyDesks is virtualization that enables Windows applications to run on a Linux VM.
● SkyDesks is a Linux alternative to Windows that uses cloud automation
technology
● Windows applications that require download and installation can now be run in
a web browser.
SkyDesks Proof of Concept:
Forex and Crypto Trading on MT4 or MT5
● SkyDesks MT5 Webtrader is a browser based Forex and Cryptocurrency trading
application.
● MT5 Web Trader supports trading signals and auto trading. Expert Advisors (EAs)
are uploaded and installed via SSL.
● Downloads are not permitted. This enables the protection of Intellectual Property
(IP).
Sky Desks Cloud Server
Trading
Crypto
Forex
Military
Deploy
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Where we are now Here is a synopsis of where SkyDesks is currently now.
SkyDesks currently offers MT5 trading- including crypto auto trading on a web-based
platform. NOTE: SkyDesks is not the broker. SkyDesks does not offer trading services. The
SkyDesks VM empowers traders to run their trading platforms at any chosen broker.
While SkyDesks has chosen the Meta Trader 4/5 platform, other trading platforms could
be loaded.
For a demonstration- go to www.SkyDesks .com. Sign in with username: currencyinvest,
password 112233.
A companion MT4/5 smartphone app will be available for autotrading. For a
demonstration: see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkSZkrF8hlM
Several 'premium' subscriptions to strategy services (signal providers) will be available.
These include Bluucore (www.bluucore.com), FxThunder, and the BitCoin Robot (BCR).
A Sky Desk Token entitles a bearer to 'membership' and choice of premium subscription.
During the token sale interest groups will be introduced. This will primarily be on social
media such as Facebook, Google, and Linked In. Examples are Forex, Crypto,
AutoTrading, and Signals groups on each site. SkyDesks members will be invited to
sponsor and join these interest groups, hosting special events.
SkyDesks MT5 is a pathfinder, a proof of concept, as well as a demonstration of cloud
automation technology. Future developments are Windows business applications which
are planned to appear on the SkyDesks Roadmap and in the 'white paper'. Along the
way will be pathfinder applications in several fields where web based versions of
popular desktop Windows applications make business sense and enhance value.
In some cases the SkyDesks collaboration feature will make a big difference in
popularity and utility.
For the passive investor, look at SkyDesks VM demo. Go to www.SkyDesks .com and
login in as username: currency pair. password 'crypto' for a look at live BTCUSD
demo. SkyDesks with Auto Chartist may be the best trading platform for technical
analysis of BTC, ETH, or LTC. It supports SSL upload of EAs, Indicators and other MT4/5
tools. Special purpose tools are protected through Linux permissions. This opens the
SkyDesks platform up to companies- like Foxtrader - (www.foxtrading.io) with special
trading algorithms. Through use of an MT to Spectre bridge it may be possible to trade
the Spectre platform with EAs from MT5. (www.spectre.ai).
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What we are planning We want to raise a target of $5 Million
USD to create SkyDesks Token and
build out the technology as laid out in
our Roadmap. Ideally, we would like
to see a strategic investor who would
utilize the underlying technology such
as a Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, or IBM.
This would be combined with a
traditional Fund type (VC, Private
Equity, or Blockchain Capital).
SkyDesks Token to be distributed as
follows:
Retail Investors 15%
Institutional Investors (Funds) 20%
Strategic Investors (i.e. Microsoft) 45%
Management 20%
Everyone needs a vested interest in making SkyDesks Token work. We are seeking
investors that see a market demand for SkyDesks technology, not just as passive
investors. We are not suggesting investors need to do any heavy lifting, simply that they
should use the SkyDesks service. It is our belief that investors with “skin in the game”
help to further our organizational goals better than pure “speculators”.
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Roadmap June 30th – Launch Website, announce partnership, press release
July 7th – Target institutions for pre-seed investment of $100k (VC, ICO, Private Equity,
HNWi)
July 15th – Launch pre-sale on SkyDesks.io
August 1st – Launch SkyDesks ICO/STO with target to raise $5 Million USD
September 1st – Close public sale, begin working to build out SkyDesks for other
applications
September 15th – Launch startup incubator office in Atlanta, GA and begin to build a
corporate development team
October 1st – Launch SkyDesks Token to trade on major Crypto exchanges
January 1st, 2019 – Launch first developed product with SkyDesks technology
February 1st, 2019 – Begin working on ‘White Label’ Admin system
March 1st, 2019 – Launch first use-case prototype, such as Military, Crypto Mining
Manager, or other use-case iteration
April 1st, 2019 – Major marketing and expansion of user base
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Scenarios – how this will work A Trader who would like to become a signal provider buys a SkyDesks Token (SDT). The
token gives the owner (stakeholder) a premium subscription on SkyDesks Premium for
one year. The Subscription is valid for the period of one-year from install. (Normally, a
SkyDesks Premium subscription costs either $1000 per year or $100 per month). In
addition, when the SDT coin starts to trade in about 4 months on the market, the token
price value may increase. SkyDesks will make available ~ 100,000 tokens for private sale
at a discount prior to a public pre-sale and ICO. A token can only be used once to
create a one year subscription . In addition, SDT tokens give the token holder the right
to download the SkyDesks Smart Phone companion app to their mobile device (as well
as any other apps we may develop in the future). The smartphone app is registered to
a companion VM. We will include a professional demo video of the app with all
advertising.
Suggestion: SkyDesks makes 100,000 tokens available to members on July 18st at
0900EDT for private purchase. Each token costs .02 ETH. The address of SkyDesks ETH
wallet for collection is:
0x636C39B5067E027FEcd2b74160eC4Bf9907d01E0 (current ETH address )
Upon activation tokens are tracked by a member’s unique ‘username’. Subscription
credits to be issued by username by SkyDesks support (this is in place and working), one
credit per user and one username per member. A subscription credit notice is enabled
by support as soon as the member chooses a subscription. It stays visible until the VM is
built. This ‘white label’ system is currently fully operational on the SkyDesks.com site.
Each token/subscription enables one VM to be built at a choice of cloud data centers.
In the case of brokers- or trade leaders- multiple tokens will be issued based on
username, clientID, account number., and premium subscription ID. Example:
FoxTrading.io.
The bulk purchaser (a broker or trade leader - There are many of them) will need
SkyDesks support to set up clients. Signal installs will require coordination with SkyDesks
support. A phone number will be made available for installs after the broker KYC is
completed and an account assigned Single token orders by traders, or brokers can be
processed on the Skydesks.io website with installs transferred to SkyDesks support. Or,
the trader can build a VM online. Payments for bulk token purchases will be manually
coordinated with SkyDesks support.
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Advisors SkyDesks Token is a new cloud computing paradigm for the Blockchain community.
SkyDesks core technology was developed by Dr. Sheldon Gardner, US Patent holder,
Dr. Sheldon Gardner, Founder
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Studies
PHD/Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, 1962
MS/Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, 1961
BS/Electrical Engineering
City College of New York, 1958
SUMMARY
Extensive experience in DoD research and development as both a Principal Investigator
and Technical Director of DoD sponsored R&D programs related to acoustic and
electromagnetic surveillance, space technology and advanced information
technology. At NRL initiated, obtained sponsorship, and technically managed several
R&D programs ranging from basic research to exploratory development. Specialist in
signal processing, image processing, data compression, and information processing.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
SPAWAR-Ionospheric Effects on Space Surveillance
ONT/NOSC -Tactical High Frequency Exploitation (THSE)
SPAWAR- Wide Area Surveillance/ Afloat Correlation System (ACS)
NSG -DF Algorithm Tests
SDI/IST-Multi-Target Correlation and Tracking
DARPA/DSO Applied Computational Mathematics Program (ACMP), University
Research Initiative (URI)
GR ASSOCIATES, INC.
BINARY SYSTEMS, INC.
MARINE RESOURCES, INC.
HYDROSYSTEMS, INC.
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TRG DIVISION OF CONTROL DATA CORPORATION
EDO CORPORATION
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
IEEE, SPIE, membership on various DoD panels and committees.
PATENTS
"Apparatus and Method for Ionospheric Mapping", U.S. Navy Patent 5,428,358, 1995.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
"A Virtual Communications Environment (VCE) for Command and Control of Complex
Systems", Proceedings, 4th International Command and Control Research Symposium,
Stockholm, Sweden, 1998.
"Nonlinear Signal and Image Processing with Polynomial Neural Nets", SPIE Vol.1961,
Visual Information Processing II, p.260, 1993.
"Polynomial Neural Nets for Signal Detection in Chaotic Backgrounds", Southcon/92
Conference Record, March 1992, Orlando, Fla.
"Polynomial Neural Nets for Signal and Image Processing in Chaotic Backgrounds",
NRL Review 1992, Proceedings, SPIE Vol.1597, Applications of Digital Signal Processing
XIV, p.451, 1991.
"Shape Functions for Invariant Image Recognition", NRL Review 1989-90, June 1990.
"Neural Networks for Invariant Image Recognition", SIAM Conference on Dynamical
Systems, May 1990, Orlando, Fla.
"Neural Networks for Data Compression and Invariant Image Recognition", Proceedings
of the NASA International Workshop on Visual Information Processing, NASA Conf. Pub.
3053, Williamsburg Va., May 1989, NASA Pub. 3053, 1989.
"An Approach to Multi-Sensor Data Fusion based on Complex Object Representation",
1988 Command and Control Research Symposium, Monterey, Cal., June 1988.
"Ultradiffusion, Scale Space Transformation, and the Morphology of Neural Networks"
IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks, San Diego Cal. July 1988.
"Morphology of Neural Networks in the Mammalian Visual System", International Neural
Network Society-First Annual Meeting, Boston, Mass., Sept. 1988.
"Statistical Dynamics of Ultradiffusion in Hierarchical Systems", (A) Proceedings of the IEEE
First Annual International Conference on Neural Networks for Computing, San Diego,
Cal., June 1987 .
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Ruben Rubio Rey, CTO Australian Citizen
SKILLS
• Over 17 years software development
• Over 11 years team management
• Problem solving aptitude
• Ability to innovate and to think outside the box
• Ability to multitask
• Teamwork aptitude
• Ability to handle a crisis
• Spirit of entrepreneurship
Creative, results driven technology leader. Change agent and problem solver with a
passion for technology; skilled in grasping the big picture, conceptualizing, developing
and implementing solutions, and partnering closely with business leaders. Excels in
developing and motivating highly focused teams that successfully meet and exceed
company objectives.
Programming
Java, Python, PHP, Javascript and Perl.
Systems
Competent in Linux and DevOps. Experienced with Puppet, Docker and Ansible.
Knowledge of hypervisors, containers and currently experimenting with unikernels. AWS,
Rackspace and GCE.
Conferences
Speaker at Linux.conf.au 2016, PuppetCamp 2015, CTO Sydney Summit 2014 and meet-
ups: Docker (Melbourne and Sydney), Ansible, Puppet, Port80 and DevOps.
Attendee at LinuxConf (2014, 2015 and 2016) and PuppetConf.
Contractor July 2016 - Present
Involved in projects related to cloud infrastructure (including geographically dispersed
load balanced infrastructure), leadership and software development.
CTO April 2014 - Present
Manageacloud.com (Sydney, Australia) – Linux Automation
Founded in April 2014. Leading, architecture design of a technology agnostic
orchestration engine. Experience with AWS, GCE, Rackspace and Digital Ocean.
Programming: Java, Python and JavaScript. Systems: Nginx, Tomcat, PostgreSQL,
Memcached and RabbitMQ.
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Member of Advisory Board November 2014 - Present
CreativIT Sydney Innovation Hub at University of Sydney
CreativIT Sydney Innovation Hub is an organization within the University of Sydney that
promotes student entrepreneurship. As a member of the Advisory Board, I provide
technology advice to the different start-ups, and run technology seminars for
entrepreneurs and students.
Head of Development August 2009 – April 2014
ExciteHolidays.com (Sydney, Australia) - B2B wholesaler
Started as Senior Programmer / Team Leader in 2009, promoted to Head of
Development in 2011. Reporting directly to the CEO.
Responsible for all aspects of overall technology vision, software development and
delivery. Led all aspects of architecture and product development, including
investment rationalization, automation, defining KPIs and creation of procedures and
processes to support the development cycle. Re-built a hotel wholesaler web platform
from scratch. Designed software architecture, database, workflow and usability.
Oversaw growth, maintenance and automation of server infrastructure based on
GNU/Linux. Created a technology focus for the company while overseeing and leading
a team. Project management using Agile. Led teams in Australia, Europe and Asia.
Founded in 2002, small company in 2009, experienced exponential growth (powered
by the new platform) and become one of the top hotel wholesalers in Australia in 2014.
CTO 2005 – April 2009
Rentalia.com (Madrid, Spain) - Online holiday leasing
Began as a programmer in 2005 and promoted to CTO. Helped to build and grow the
site to be one of the most popular vacation home rental web sites on the net in Spain.
Applied a wide range of technical skills, knowledge and experience across the
spectrum of online development in the service of building and improving on-line
properties: site architecture and infrastructure, back end development using mostly
open source toolset (PHP, Coldfusion, PostgreSQL, Apache, Qmail, Perl), front end
development with CSS and HTML, systems administrator of a dozen of physical servers
(PHP, Coldfusion, Apache, Memcached, Qmail, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, BIG IP Load
balancers, SVN, MySQL, Exim), technical writing, business strategies, team leadership,
setting time lines and designing developments.
The company started with 4 staff in 2005, growing to 29 people by 2009, including 4
developers and 2 Qas.
Founder 2006 – 2010
TusRestaurantes.com (Madrid, Spain)
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Spanish restaurant guide created as hobby in my spare time. Using PHP and
PostgreSQL. 60k+ restaurants information available. Applying proper SEO and usability,
experienced an exponential organic growth. Sold in 2010. (I am not related with the
current version).
Founder 2003 – 2005
I+MEDIA (Madrid, Spain) - IT Company
Founded in 2003 during the last year of my degree. Worked creating custom programs
and websites, using a variety of technologies such as PHP, Java, Visual Basic under
Windows and Linux.
Engineer 2002 – 2003
SEPIN (Madrid, Spain) - Lawyers magazine
Engineer 2001 – 2002
Promonor Sexta Inversiones (Madrid, Spain) - Marketing Company
EDUCATION
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Standford Engineering (2011) ITILv3 (2009)
Bsc (Hons) in Computing, Glyndŵr University (formerly North East Wales Institute of
Higher Education) (2004) Bachelor of Computing, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas,
Madrid (2000 – 2004)
HOBBIES
Reading. Programming. Kyokushin. Member of the Gliding Federation of Australia.
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Joseph Gelet, Series 3 & 30 Biography
Joseph James Gelet was born in Orange, California in 1980 and
grew up bi-coastal, in Southern California and Boca Raton,
Florida. His interest in computers led him to electronic trading and
algorithm development when there was no 'program trading' or
algorithmic industry to speak of. Joe Gelet has been trading since
1996. He began day-trading equities during this time and was
always on the cutting edge of algorithmic electronic trading. In 1999 Mr. Gelet began
a quest to develop an intelligent trading system for the markets - but at that time
algorithmic trading was heresy. In 2002 Mr. Gelet founded Elite E Services in New
Zealand, the first boutique Forex broker in the jurisdiction (currently, New Zealand is a
Forex hotspot). In 2006 Mr. Gelet became registered with the NFA as a Member CTA
(#373609) with a Series 3 designation, through Elite E Services, Inc. USA - and for many
years, managed client funds using algorithmic Forex systems. EES was twice named top
10 CTA by Barclay Hedge, as well as receiving press from publishers such as Futures
Magazine, Stocks & Commodities magazine, FX Magazine, and many others. Mr. Gelet
is a well-read author, he has authored 2 books on the topic of Forex as well as many
articles both in leading print and online publications. Always staying on the cutting
edge of algorithmic electronic trading, he recently pioneered the first Binary Options
Forex robot available in MT4 (Meta Trader 4) format. He also is an expert Forex
consultant to Steinmeyer Law, a leading securities class action & anti-trust litigation firm.
He holds a Series 3 license (Commodity Trading Advisor), and has developed an in-
depth Forex training course which has helped many Wall St. professionals and
international investors understand the nuances of Forex. Mr. Gelet has been the Forex
& IT consultant to many FCMs, FDMs, Banks, Hedge Funds, and Universities.
Education
Institute for Financial Markets – Washington, DC
Commodity Trading Advisor Series 3
Northwood University – West Palm Beach, FL
Banking and Finance GPA: 4.0 Dean’s Scholar List
Brigham Young University – Provo, UT
Business, Philosophy, Psychology GPA: 4.0
Financial Licenses
Series 3, Series 30, Life & Health Insurance (SC)
Financial and Tech Experience
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● IT Administrator and Day Trader 1998 - 2001 Tradeportal Securities – Installing
and updating trading software, including Windows updates, and updates of RealTick
(stock trading application). During this time day traded my own stock account
profitably, and eventually the accounts of family and friends. Ceased this activity to
attend Northwood University to study banking and finance.
● President and AP of Forex CTA NFA # 373609 Managed Elite E Services, Inc. (EES)
USA since 2006, an NFA member and registered with the CFTC. Created trading
strategies, managed the business, created and submitted disclosure documents, as
well as engaged in extensive research and development of intelligent automated
foreign exchange trading systems
● Elite E Services 2001 – 2017 Founded in 2002 in New Zealand, EES provides
technology such as automated Foreign Exchange trading systems, information analysis,
and other financial related services. www.startelite.com In 2007, EES US joined the NFA
and began offering managed accounts #373609.
● Vector Informatics Software and technology company founded in 2009
www.startvector.com serviced multiple client types consulting them on internet
technology and systems design and implementation, with a focus on internet
marketing, software and web development, and business operational management.
Selected Contributions
● Systems Administrator and Trading Manager for our own small business (EES),
which requires full spectrum: hardware acquiring by following budget, implementation
and design of most trading related aspects (such as systems integration, execution),
maintenance and security, working with other vendors and companies such as banks
and brokers, various technology vendors, and clients.
● Traded stocks from 1996-2000 and Forex from 2001 – 2012. Trading is 90% IT
business. Since 2006 have been developing automated Forex trading systems
(Programming, hardware & network design intensive)
● Published articles on the markets, trading, and trading systems design,
experience in written communication with individuals and as authored pieces (such as
manual writing). Authored 2 books on the topic of automated trading (Forex).
● Published on Seeking Alpha, Zero Hedge, Stocks & Commodities Mag, Futures
Mag, FX Trader Magazine, Inside Futures
Personal
Joseph Gelet is married and has one child, and three cats.
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William J McBorrough William J McBorrough is an Information Assurance and Cyber
Security Leader, Researcher, Educator and Entrepreneur with
an extensive background managing, designing, and
implementing medium and large enterprise physical and
information technology security solutions and programs. Mr.
McBorrough is co-Founder at MCGlobalTech, a Washington,
DC-based Information Security Management Consulting Firm.
For more than 19 years, Mr. McBorrough has demonstrated
success as an administrator, engineer, architect, consultant, manager and practice
leader developing cost effective solutions to enable and support strategic and
operational goals of client organizations in the areas of Enterprise Information Security
Risk Management, IT Governance, Security Organization Development and
Management, and Government Information Assurance and Compliance. His
experience spans the spectrum from small e-commerce start-ups to multi-campus state
and federal agencies to global financial sector organizations. Mr. McBorrough is also
Founder of Next Gen Cyber LLC. Next Gen Cyber is a Cybersecurity Workforce
Development Company dedicated to building the next generation of cybersecurity
professionals. Next Gen Cyber was formed for one purpose -- Bridging the cyber talent
gap. He develops programs to help aspiring and current information security
professionals gain access to career development coaching, discounted training and
certifications, hand-on technical training, conferences and networking events,
educational webinars, and job opportunities. He holds a Bachelors of Science in
Computer Engineering with a concentration in digital networks and a Masters of
Science in Information Security and Assurance. He is a Certified Information Systems
Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in
Risk Information System Control (CRISC), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and HITRUST
Certified Common Security Framework Practitioner (CCSFP).
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Tom Tavernetti Currently working with 1 Fortune 50 client and 1 $2 bil client
on Big Data use cases and projects. Combination Project
Manger and Business Development executive for 2 Big
Data / Data Science projects.
Specialize in helping Fortune 1000 sized clients increase
profit/revenue by implementing Big Data and Ananlytics
solutions.
Working with IT and Executive leaders on Architecture and Program Management for
implementation of Hadoop, (Cloudera, Hortonworks) and integration with statistical
modeling software R, SAS and SPSS. Data Scientists then utilize these tools to identify and
verify use case to achieve increases in profit/revenue or other objectives. Tier 1 Big Data
Telecom Industry experience including Smart Phone and home video entertainment
delivery and analysis to increase profits. Medical / Insurance solutions and Energy
efficiency solution projects for Smart Homes projects also completed successfully.
Experience interacting with Business leaders for various departments to achieve
business goals of organization. 15 years success selling ERP solutions and consulting
services to Fortune 1000, SME and Government including solutions in the cloud.
- Landed UPS as new client for Global Oracle i-Procurement ERP project and sold
software. 1st UPS 11i module implemented. "In the cloud" providing access to
procurement over the internet globally.
- At IBM Achieved year to year revenue growth in territory from $8 – $14.4 million or
180%!
- MBA, University of South Carolina, Moore school of business. (Ranked #1 International
business school ahead of Harvard, # 49 general business.)
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Chris Wozniak I have been an active cryptocurrency enthusiast since 2013. My
knowledge grew in proportion to net worth from my crypto
investments. As a programmer I started working on Solidity smart
contracts when they were introduced with Ethereum network. In
2017 I decided to start sharing my experience and became a
full-time cryptocurrency evangelist and advisor.
Moses Mbuva I'm the founder of BitC in-house Consultants, a startup that
focuses to educate the world on how to always make
money whether the bulls have it or the bears. I have been
trading FX markets for the past 7 years and time has come
to profit from Cryptos. I have authored 100+ publications
and my aim is to make every young person knowledgeable
on how viral Blockchain is and how to profit from altcoins. I
currently hold XRP, ETH, and DOGE.
Corporate Advisors Bloc10 has been hired as a corporate Advisor. The role of Bloc10 will be to:
● Create a presentation for investors, both traditional presentations and 3.0
presentations
● Create a website, host it, update it, and serve as the main point of marketing
materials
● Assist writing the Whitepaper
● Hire Sub-Advisors
● Target: To raise $100,000 for seed capital as a pre-sale from 1 or 2 VC type firms.
● Advise on the general direction of the path (ICO vs. STO)
● Post funding – build a dev team, implement a management system
If you are interested in being an advisor, contact info@bloc10.com
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FAQ Q1. What is cloud automation technology?
A1. Nothing less than the next generation of Windows program servers in a Linux
Box. We call these boxes SkyDesks VMs. Currently, they are Linux servers running in
Rackspace cloud data centers. SkyDesks VMs 'disrupt' Windows based VMs for many
reasons.
Windows Servers cannot ’host’ applications without use of RDP, an 'old and worn'
method of accessing Windows applications that are run on cloud based Windows
servers. Moreover, MT5 servers, hosted by MetaQuotes, are a popular means of hosting
Windows applications including EAs and signals. For an example,
see: www.foxtrading.io.
Q2. What will the SkyDesks Token groups do?
A2. Promote online SKY events sponsored by members and affiliates. Work on
development projects to expand the use-cases of SkyDesks.
Q3. How do I receive a free SKY token?
A3. Receive a free SKY token by joining SkyDesks as a member. You will also be eligible
to join SkyDesks Groups to be started on social media sites. Telegram, Facebook,
Google, and other web favorites.
Here are some benefits of SkyDesks membership:
-Free Membership.
-No PC or Mac downloads.
-Intuitive, user-friendly dashboard.
-Encrypted 128 bit SSL portal security.
-Linux reliability.
-Run EAs on a web-based platform
-Intellectual property protection for EA and Indicator authors
-Mobile phone EA connectivity and control (coming soon)
SkyDesks.io Roadmap Highlights
The SkyDesks.io roadmap prototype starts with MT5 trading of forex and crypto. This will
eliminate the trader's need to rely upon broker's financials and financially regulated
brokers. In effect eliminating fiat deposits in favor of deposits to and from the trader's
ETH wallet. The roadmap starts with the current web-based MT4 and its advantages.
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Use of Proceeds This is a proposed use of proceeds based on a $5 Million Soft Cap raise, our target.
Use of Proceeds 2 year budget / use
Total $ 5,135,000.00
Full time dev team $ 1,700,000.00
Offices $ 500,000.00
Cloud fees $ 250,000.00
Programming (external) $ 300,000.00
Marketing fees (incentives) $ 800,000.00
Licensing tech $ 400,000.00
Computers hardware $ 250,000.00
Legal $ 150,000.00
Advertising $ 250,000.00
Operations $ 200,000.00
Research & Development $ 120,000.00
Internet & Network $ 85,000.00
SSL / Security tools $ 55,000.00
Miscellaneous $ 75,000.00
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Other use-cases for SkyDesks The technology behind SkyDesks can empower any Windows application to run in the
cloud. This can be a competitor for VMWare and eliminate the need for complex
virtualization setups.
Tools – Systems such as FileZilla are great additions to Windows but when not available,
or there is a need to run from a phone or tablet, SkyDesks could virtualize the
application.
Web based Windows – With SkyDesks any Windows based application could be
accessed via the web.
Military – As the SkyDesks VM is not a windows machine it is un-hackable. When
deploying applications in a range of operations which are not ‘controlled’ the SkyDesks
VM may provide a secure deployment solution as opposed to acquisition of a local
computer. For example, just with the login to the VM a user could securely access the
software application needed with any computer that has a browser and access to the
internet.
Crypto Mining Tools – Crypto miners utilize a number of mostly Linux based software
tools. Some of the pool miners utilize “Traffic Cop” systems that are not the miners
themselves but connect to the mining machines. These tools are not heavy resource
users, and can run on SkyDesks Crypto VMs. These VMs would need to be custom
tailored, but would have several advantages to traditional Linux server rentals, including
but not limited to; cost savings, security (more secure), ease of use (can access on any
mobile phone or browser), and quick setups.
Hardware solution “Sky Desk” – The idea of ‘dummy terminals’ is not new, in fact most
banks use common PCs to connect to mainframes via a remote connection tool.
Almost nothing is done on the PC, ut this is not being exploited. When using the
SkyDesks system, the need for expensive hardware at your location is eliminated.
SkyDesks could partner with a manufacturer to brand a box the “SkyDesk” which would
be a PC but would have only basic functions. It would not be a very powerful GPU, but
would be able to handle running any instance of SkyDesks easily and smoothly.
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Investor Due Diligence information This is not a solicitation to buy or sell securities.
THIS PAGE WILL BE COMPLETED UPON OUR DECISION HOW TO DO THIS TOKEN SALE.
OPTIONS ARE:
● 1 ICO
● 2 STO
● 3 AIR DROP (NO CAPITAL RAISING)
● 4 SEPARATE CAPITAL RAISING AND UTILITY TOKEN
Potential Exit Strategies 1. Get bought by Microsoft. Microsoft’s move to the cloud has been fraught with
problems. Skype integration killed Skype. While the company continues to profit,
their technology remains poor and behind the curve. Enabling the majority of
their own native applications to run on Azure would be a ‘killer app’ to keep
them ahead of IBM, Amazon, Oracle, et. Al.
2. Combine the SkyDesks Token offering with another ICO in a similar vertical
market
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Important Background on the Principal Dr. Sheldon Gardner has held TOP SECRET security clearance issued for his work on
electromagnetic surveillance and signal processing for Navy Intelligence (he is no
longer active in that role). He is also the author of many scientific papers published in
academic journals and has developed a wide range of applications mostly for the US
Military.
Patents by Inventor Sheldon B. Gardner4
Sheldon B. Gardner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing
includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already
been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
● Apparatus and method for ionospheric mapping
Patent number: 5428358
Abstract: This invention is a unique single-site method of determining the local total
electron content (TEC) of the ionosphere and its space-time variation using a global
positioning system (GPS) ionospheric receiver. The TEC of the ionosphere is specified in
terms of a space-time map of the local TEC in the vicinity of the receiver. Differential
group and phase path data between two L-band frequencies (L1 and L2) for a plurality
of the GPS satellites in view of the receiver station are analyzed by a least squares
technique to extract both the ten parameters of a full second order space-time
polynomial expansion for the vertical TEC (VTEC) and the differential delay biases
associated with the space vehicles (SVs). The method is applicable to day and
nighttime data.
Type: Grant
Filed: May 3, 1994
Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Inventor: Sheldon B. Gardner
4 https://patents.justia.com/patent/5428358
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References More information about Windows RTC (Real Time Communication) API
● Implementing Automated Agents (Bots) using the RTC Client API
● Using the RTC Client API
● Using the RTC Client API for Scalable Applications
(Video) SmartPhone Control of an EA
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=SkSZkrF8hlM
SkyDesks the revolutionary technology for online trading
SkyDesks ICO Analysis by Krzysztof
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Disclaimers & Disclosures General All information in digital or physical form provided by SkyDesks, its founder,
board of directors, share- or token holders and/or any of its affiliates by any medium or
transporting method (the “Information” and “SkyDesks”), as well as all services and/or
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the contents of this disclaimer. By using of or relying on the Information and/or the
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Information or the Services in any way.
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warranties of any kind regarding its content.
Innovative risks To be able to provide the Information and Services to you, SkyDesks
may develop or rely on information, software and innovative techniques which are or
may be:
● provided by third parties, who are not in any way controlled by or affiliated to
SkyDesks;
● new, and therefore unproven and/or untested;
● based on Blockchain technology, resulting in anonymity for you, but also for your
potential counterparties;
● in constant development on a worldwide scale;
● concern financial data, that may be historical, actual or prospective;
● Technical in nature.
Because of this, using of or relying on the Information and Services poses inherent risks,
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processed within the applicable cryptocurrency network which is not operated by or
affiliated to SkyDesks. This implicates, amongst other things, that you are solely
responsible for such transactions and its consequences. In case you acquired one or
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Voting may take place on a decentralized blockchain network. SkyDesks cannot be
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