Recognized as a Top-Ten Innovator at Information Services Group (ISG), Alex-Paul Manders leads ISG's global Blockchain solutions line and also serves on ISG’s global Digital Leadership Council. Alex-Paul is a prominent industry thought leader on blockchain with hands on technology experience, and is sought out as a subject matter expert presenter for University and conference presentations. In addition, Alex-Paul writes prolifically on blockchain and other relevant topics, and has represented ISG in more than 40 leadership articles featured in leading publications. Contact Alex-Paul at Alex.Manders@isg-one.com.

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Designing Blockchain and Automation Solutions for Networks
Alex-Paul Manders, ISG Blockchain Advisory Services Lead
From Copper to Blockchain – The Future of
Networking Technology

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Terminology
 Software configuration
 “Bots”
 Replaces manual processes
Automation
By 2025, 10% of global GDP will be assets tracked and traded using blockchain based distributed ledgers. World Economic Forum, 2017.
 Database
 Data Transaction Processing
 Data Storage
Blockchain

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Emerging
Applications
of Blockchain
in Networking
 Blockchain is a network (public,
private, federated).
 Managing network appliances
(switches, firewalls, routers) from
multiple vendors.
 Securing and enabling network
data transactions.
 Serving as a platform for Internet
of Things (IoT) Gateways1
1 Internet of Things Gateway: Either a software program or device designed to function as the connection point for data moving between
the Cloud, IoT devices and sensors using automation and blockchain transaction processing and data storage.

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Blueprinting Practical Blockchain Business Use-Cases
Designed as IoT Gateways
Enhancing Service Repair Technician Experience
Increase Elevator Repair Times With Streamlined Communications
Service Tech Contracted
Goes to inspect
Places Order
Manufacture, Ship replacement
components to service techService Tech
Fault
Manufacturer Contacted
Installs
This takes a
long time!
Start with a
practical business
challenge to solve!
Ideate and white-board the business challenge blueprint.

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Blueprinting Practical Blockchain Business Use-Cases
Designed as IoT Gateways
Design an
Application
NOT a
Blockchain!
Ideate and white-board the
technology stack and
requirements aligned to the
business challenge blueprint.
Address automation and
networking.
Data Blockchain Application Component
Solution Component
Operation
Usage Twilio, Agents, 3rd Party APIs Updates, Notifications
Storage Hyperledger Sawtooth
(Blockchain)
Security, Distributed
Hosting Amazon Web Services (IoT) Connectivity, Monitoring
Transferring Controller Software Log, Transfer
Logging Controller Server Interpret, Record
Processing Computer Controller Compute, Data Process
Producing Elevator Data Production
Storage Hyperledger Sawtooth
(Blockchain)
Security, Distributed

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Blueprinting Practical Blockchain Proof of Concepts
Designed as IoT Gateways
Enhancing Service Repair Technician Experience
Streamlined SMS Text Message Communications.
Service Tech Notified
Building Owner Notified
Manufacturer notified
Quicker repair diagnosis
across stakeholdersTime reduction
Fault
Automation and
Collaboration
Fault Repaired
Much
faster!
Prove Value With
Rapid Proof of
Concept
Develop technical application blueprint solution
with a minimum viable product

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Blockchain Applications
Will Power and Network
the Connected Economy
“Blockchain: Transforming The Future Economy [Recap of Consensus 2018].” by Alex-Paul Manders
“Meanwhile, the internet of things, which it’s hoped will have billions of interacting autonomous devices forging new efficiencies, won’t be possible if gadget-to-gadget
microtransactions require the prohibitively expensive intermediation
of centrally controlled ledgers” – MIT Technology Review, May, 2018.
Immutable Transactional
Data Storage Layer
Blockchain Software
Application = IoT
Gateway
New Company I.P.
Image
Fixtures
Smart Device
New I.P.
Smart chips could be embedded
on other Manufacturer products
Opportunity
Design Smart Chip
New I.P.
Manufacturer Component Products
Blueprinting Practical Blockchain Value Creation Opportunities

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CAREER HISTORY
Complex strategic design and deep critical thought are in Alex-Paul’s DNA, with 18 years of Management Consulting experience.
Alex-Paul developed his core strategic consulting skills at an Arthur Anderson Consulting firm, and he most recently served as CIO
for a manufacturing client.
Alex-Paul’s career and education blend his passions for innovation, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology to create strategic
and transformational Enterprise business models for his clients.
Alex-Paul has delivered client engagements in the Media, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Energy, Healthcare,
Technology, Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical industries. A sample of Alex-Paul’s client sales and delivery engagements include:
 Serving as an Interim CIO
 Developing strategic business models and prototyping custom software applications for blockchain and IoT
 Performing and analyzing IT Assessments – IT sourcing
 Specializing in organizational design and design thinking
Alex-Paul is an active author, representing ISG in more than 40 leadership pieces featured in publications including Sandhill
Magazine, MiddleMarket Executive, TechForward, Innovation Enterprise, CIO Dive, Supply Chain Dive, CIO Magazine, CFO.com,
and CNN Money.
Alex-Paul leads ISG’s Blockchain Advisory Services line and serves on ISG’s Global Digital Leadership Council, directly reporting to
ISG’s Executive Leadership Board. He has served as a client Chief Information Officer (CIO), created strategies for client IoT
engagements, and developed blockchain proof-of-concept (POC) software applications and blockchain business cases. Alex-Paul
joined ISG in 2014, and is recognized as an ISG Top Ten Innovator and ISG Certified Digital Expert.
Tactical responsibilities at ISG include sales and delivery of customized technology strategies for clients to foster digital
transformation, speaking at conferences about blockchain technology, and publishing thought leadership.
ISG ROLE
EDUCATION
AND CREDENTIALS
 Master of Business Administration (MBA) –
Case Western Reserve University, Suma
Cum Laude
 Bachelor of Science – Kent State University -
Finance, Magna Cum Laude
 ISG Top Ten Innovator, 2016
 ISG Certified Digital Expert
 Member, ISG Global Digital Leadership
Council
 Guest Lecturer, Blockchain – University of
Texas at Austin
Alex-Paul S. Manders
Blockchain Advisory Services Lead
Phone: +1 216 299 0733
Email: Alex.Manders@isg-one.com
ISG EXPERIENCE

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