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Chris Haag

Chief Commercial Officer, Atlas

Austin, Texas, USA

Story to share:

1.Personal work experience in the company: (what you see and learn, how you feel)

"I'm excited to be working with Atlas Technology Group to expand our mining operations into more global markets as well as to advance the crypto industry in the United States. This is a great opportunity for us to take part in further development of the renewable energy infrastructure and a carbon-neutral grid in North America, along with other parts of the world, by including Bitcoin mining as a contributing vehicle. Austin, TX will be an important hub point for managing Atlas Mining's global operations, and I look forward to collaborating with industry leaders across the crypto eco-system."

2.     From personal perspective, share something about you, your value, and thoughts, such as:

What does success look like to you?

"I portray success as not just what you gain, but what you leave behind. In the technology industry I believe this to be a crucial element to help further advancements based on what others have discovered or accomplished.

What is the most valuable piece of advice you've ever received, and where did it come from?

"The most valuable piece of advice that I live by to this day is “You cannot change the past and you cannot predict the future, all you can do is live in the now, so make the best of it.” I received this piece of advice from my grandfather when I was young and to this day, I apply it to many different situations that arise.”

What is the biggest obstacle you've overcome in life?

“My biggest obstacle that I have had to overcome was from my world travel experiences. Having been to 54 countries in a period of 5 years; during this time, I encountered many different places, cultures, and situations. I have not only learned a lot about the world but also a lot about myself in parallel. I believe this gives me an upper advantage when working alongside a global market in the industry we are in.

Where will you be in 5 years?

“Where I see myself in 5 years? Although I cannot predict the future, I hope to be achieving the goals that Atlas Technology Group is set out to accomplish. Advancing Blockchain Technology is the trajectory that we have chosen to pursue and what we will continue to do.” 

How pandemic change your workstyle, do you prefer to work from home or the office?

“My workstyle, during the pandemic, changed drastically as travel became nonexistent and isolation became the new norm. Change is nothing new for me to adapt to. I made the best of the situation with what it was and created a new lifestyle. I believe we have all learned a lot about our capabilities of using technology to continue the workflows of a business. I prefer a hybrid of both home and office now. I believe it creates a new work life balance that is healthier, not only for employees, but also for a business and employers as well. 

What is your motivation for entering this industry?

“Blockchain Technology piqued my interest in the years of 2009 & 2010 when I came across forums talking about the white paper “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” written by Satoshi Nakamoto. Being in the Information Technology industry I explored how this system works and began mining overtime, starting from CPU to GPU, to then FPGA & ASIC. In 2015, I set out to be a part of one of the largest industrial scale mining companies. What motivated me was the technology, the constant evolution of hardware and software, and the use cases for cryptocurrency. There is a new “.com era” impact on the world and it was no question for me to be a part of it. I love what I do!