{"id":"wes-parkinson","version":1,"language":"en","title":"Wes Parkinson","hidden":false,"content":"**Wes Parkinson** is the Co-Founder of [Rare Evo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rare-evo), a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) gathering of industry experts and projects for a weekend of education and networking. He is in charge of Partner Engagement for the event. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-sguc5hyzjh)[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-tpympich3co)  \n  \n# Education  \n  \nWes has a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Telecommunication Systems with a minor in Business and Marketing from Ohio University. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-tpympich3co)  \n  \n# Career  \n  \nIn July 2012, Parkinson joined Hyland as a Lead Solution Consultant for Global Healthcare Services. His certifications include OnBase Certified Installer (OCI), Certified Document Imaging Architect (CDIA), AIIM ECMp, and OnBase Certified Workflow Administrator. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-tpympich3co)  \n  \n## Rare Evo  \n  \nWes Parkinson co-founded [Rare Evo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rare-evo) alongside [Rand McHenry](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rand-mchenry), [Evan Fischer](https://iq.wiki/wiki/evan-fischer), and [Nathan Mantia](https://iq.wiki/wiki/nathan-mantia) in June 2021. [Rare Evo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rare-evo) is a collection of like-minded, highly active [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) advocates with the shared goal of hosting [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) events. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-tpympich3co)[\\[3\\]](#cite-id-dqldyrbpnrl)  \n  \n> \"Our mission is to curate a hybrid of the best blockchain events we've all grown to know and love, into a unique, annual in-person and live-streamed boutique experience. Our overall theme is the convergence of traditional industry and Web3 products and services through interoperability.\"  \n  \nThe latest Rare Evo convention is set to take place from August 15th - August 17th, 2024. Thursday the 15th will consist of exhibitor build-out in the expo hall during the afternoon while hosting a pre-event party (accessible to only VIP ticket holders, Special Guests, and Sponsors) in the evening. Friday (16th) and Saturday (17th) will be two full days of keynote speeches, panels, workshops, expos, and entertainment. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-dqldyrbpnrl)  \n  \nThe event will be hosted at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas featuring over nine restaurants, a spa, seven pools, and a Casino experience. It is located at 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Paradise, NV 89109. Expected speakers and guests include [Charles Hoskinson](https://iq.wiki/wiki/charles-hoskinson), [Navin Vethanayagam](https://iq.wiki/wiki/navin-vethanayagam), [Sam Kazemian](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sam-kazemian), Willayna Banner, Jullian Duran, Raquel Buscaino, Dr Navjit Dhaliwal, Daniela Barbosa, Marc Vanlerberghe, Micky Watkins, Margie Feng, Austin Arnold, Aaron Arnold, Dan Friedman, etc. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-dqldyrbpnrl)","summary":"Wes Parkinson is the Co-Founder of Rare Evo, specializing in Partner Engagement, with a background in Information Systems and experience at Hyland in healthcare consultancy.","categories":[{"id":"people","title":"People in crypto"}],"promoted":0,"tags":[{"id":"Founders"},{"id":"PeopleInDeFi"}],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"sguc5hyzjh\",\"url\":\"https://x.com/ParkParkinson\",\"description\":\"twitter profile\",\"timestamp\":1718274776506},{\"id\":\"tpympich3co\",\"url\":\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-parkinson-8591526a/\",\"description\":\"linkedin profile\",\"timestamp\":1718274783970},{\"id\":\"dqldyrbpnrl\",\"url\":\"https://rareevo.io/\",\"description\":\"Rare evo website\",\"timestamp\":1718276019580}]"},{"id":"website","value":"https://rareevo.io/"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://x.com/ParkParkinson"},{"id":"linkedin_profile","value":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-parkinson-8591526a/"},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"QmPyesZh4J4DDPRPRWYa3qLKrShYCapuTKHJhVRGMZLsDs"}],"user":{"id":"0x6753061a4cffbc0A617e57E956A298D88702a94B"},"author":{"id":"0x212Cb3F4aE6611054637f9f78F18fB628AD258bb","profile":{"username":"zainab","avatar":"QmZzhTxNPnCKWpsPJtS1YeZUiZ5vFSNHCeStpigLs2pRNt"}},"media":[],"views":22,"events":[],"linkedWikis":{"founders":[],"blockchains":[]},"ipfs":"QmPyesZh4J4DDPRPRWYa3qLKrShYCapuTKHJhVRGMZLsDs","transactionHash":"0xb7aff9f48bdee198885cd3c6e72175695ebca137670eb2f691f5325b8707792c","created":"2024-06-13T11:04:04.797Z","updated":"2024-06-26T11:54:48.107Z","images":[{"id":"Qmf2wHSbXpPQH1MipcJ7Xy5aYj92j1cmcCqFuGpbZmRwYa","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}]}