Boris Mann is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in technology and consulting. Currently serving as the Director of the Z-Space Arts and Technology Society since May 2024, Boris has played a pivotal role in establishing a sustainable creative space. As the owner of B. Mann Consulting since November 2001, Boris provides consulting services in open source, community operations, and product development. Boris has also been an advisor at PROXXI Industrial Wearables Inc. since October 2015, contributing to the design and prototyping of wearables that enhance electrical safety. Previously, Boris co-founded and led FISSION as CEO, where innovative decentralized protocols were developed. Additional experience includes co-founding Finhaven, serving as VP and Founding Director of Open Angel Society, and holding significant roles at HUMAN, Full Stack, and iQmetrix. Boris holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Victoria, attained in December 1999.