TL;DR: The Graph’s Technical Advisory Board (TAB) has been officially formed. Six members will review and assist with the development of The Graph. Learn more about these six outstanding individuals.
The Graph Council recently appointed founding members of the Technical Advisory Board to help shape the future of The Graph.
Our previous article, A Closer Look at The Graph’s Technical Advisory Board, profiled all the applicants. Now that the selection process is complete, we would like to introduce you to the six initial members.
TAB’s role and vision
To expand research and development efforts, The Graph Council has established a Technical Advisory Board (TAB). The committee plays a key role in advancing technology initiatives by reviewing Graph Improvement Proposals (GIPs), Graph node upgrades, and a range of indexer stack software.
The expertise of board members will provide additional resources and nuanced perspectives to the decision-making process, increasing the confidence of the community and The Graph committee in accepting technical proposals and software enhancements.
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Spotlight on TAB members
Some of the criteria for TAB membership include appropriate technical expertise, active participation in the network, and an unwavering commitment to The Graph’s mission. Here is an overview of the individuals who will guide The Graph into its next chapter.
Anirudh Patel
Anirudh Patel has a background in multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) and economics. His ability to digest complex mathematical concepts and understanding of game theory allowed him to make a unique contribution to the development of The Graph protocol. Anirudh's ability to communicate complex research results to non-technical audiences helps him bridge the gap between high-level technical challenges and the broader Graph community.
Anirudh envisioned a protocol for providing data services at a lower cost and highlighted the potential of SQL Data Services as a critical next step. His belief in the value of reducing SQL infrastructure costs for web3 companies illustrates his focus on practical, impactful improvements. His contributions to AutoAgora, Allocation Optimizer, and initial work on SQL and AI data services reflect a proactive approach to advancing The Graph ecosystem.
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Derek Meyer
Derek Meyer, founder and operator of Data Nexus, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the ecosystem. Indexer Data Nexus manages one of the largest volumes of paid queries, strengthening Derek's reputation in the community. He is an active founding member of Graph AdvocatesDAO and currently serves as Director of Graph BuildersDAO, where he provides technical support and professional subgraph development.
Derek's previous experience as a database administrator enables him to optimize indexer operations and provide comprehensive support to subgraph developers. He has a prominent presence on Discord, where he often assists with subplot development, providing answers and guidance. Derek has also contributed to the growth of The Graph by championing innovations such as SQL as a Service and Socket Services to enhance the web3 user experience.
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Facundo Spagnuolo
Facundo Spagnuolo is an active contributor to the development of The Graph ecosystem. His proven track record includes projects such as Aragon and Balancer, and he is now the CTO of Mimic. Facundo has developed over 20 subgraphs for various decentralized applications and DeFi projects, helping to enrich the ecosystem’s capabilities.
In addition to technical contributions, Facundo also plays an active role in community support. He provides guidance to newbies and other developers, sharing his knowledge through introductory demos and best practices workshops. He is also willing to provide constructive feedback and bug reports, which are vital to the continuous improvement of the network.
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Hope Yen
Hope Yen is a member of the GraphOps team and has deep technical understanding and extensive expertise in The Graph's stack. Hope has expertise in new technologies, protocol economics and mathematical models, as well as programming practices and architectural design. Experience as a teaching assistant and mentor allows Hope to explain complex concepts with ease.
Hope's contributions to The Graph ecosystem include operating three large indexers, co-creating the allocation optimizer, and submitting 55 PRs to the Graph protocol indexer component. Hope's active role in The Graph community is demonstrated through active participation in community forums, indexer online meetings, and as a key technical contributor to projects such as the Graphcast SDK and the Rust rewritten indexer service.
Marc-André Dumas
Marc-André Dumas has comprehensive expertise in blockchain technology, particularly in smart contract integration, DeFi protocol enhancement and oracle system management. His previous experience includes engineering, where he designed complex systems in various fields, and he currently manages indexer Ellipfra. Marc-André’s ability to bridge the gap between complex blockchain functionality and practical applications helps facilitate a seamless integration and upgrade process for decentralized finance.
Marc-André is active on Discord and forums, where he supports indexers, shares insights from his experience, and participates in discussions about decentralization and the future of blockchain. His commitment to providing high-quality services to querying users reflects his belief that decentralized networks are superior to centralized services.
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Thierry Bleau
Thierry Bleau has technical expertise in DeFi protocols, smart contract analysis and data science, which aligns with the board’s goal of enhancing The Graph’s functionality and user experience. Thierry’s previous moves, founding Protean Labs to develop infrastructure for The Graph, and co-founding Playgrounds Analytics, demonstrate his commitment to improving blockchain data analysis and usability.
Thierry is actively involved in the ecosystem and contributes to its development through participation in the Curator Program, as a trustee, as a Graph Foundation grantee, and as a member of the Graph BuildersDAO. Thierry favors a community-driven approach to enriching the Horizon-aligned The Graph ecosystem. He advocates for a decentralized ecosystem across The Graph to enable global knowledge sharing and support service-oriented architecture.
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TAB’s path forward
The TAB will meet at least once a month and other meetings as needed.
TAB members will communicate frequently with the core development team, The Graph Council, and The Graph Foundation to ensure support during the technical review and decision-making process.
Ecosystem for common development
TAB symbolizes The Graph’s commitment to inclusivity and excellence in technology governance. As TAB members begin their tenure, their actions and insights will support The Graph’s mission to foster an ecosystem where everyone can access data and innovate without restrictions.
Stay tuned to The Graph’s forums and social media channels to hear updates and insights directly from TAB members as they contribute to shaping The Graph’s future.
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