Summary
John Lester is a seasoned software executive and community builder who blends fintech, web3 ecosystems, and immersive learning. As VP of Operations for Oneiro since 2018 and VP of Product at Amplify Digital, he leads adaptive digital currency initiatives and Web3 creator dApps while guiding open-source collaborations on Ravencoin and the Bitcoin Lightning Network. A cofounder of L0pht Heavy Industries and longtime security advocate, he helped launch early hacker spaces and shaped security culture across education and healthcare platforms from Second Life to immersive medical education at Harvard and MGH. He bridges research and impact through roles with the Society for Participatory Medicine, Arch Virtual, Virtual Ability, and Ravencoin, advancing participatory medicine, virtual simulation, and accessible online communities. Based in Montreal with a global footprint, he spans neuroscience-inspired online learning, crypto finance, and open networks, delivering production-ready, secure, scalable digital experiences.
8 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
German Literature with Concentration in Theology, German Literature with Concentration in Theology at Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg
Biology with Specialization in Neurobiology, Biology with Specialization in Neurobiology at Boston University
English