Sebastian Lees is a founder and software engineer with 11 years’ experience building data-driven products and backend systems for clients ranging from Schroders and Barclays to Strava and Lyst. Through his consultancy Datablast he has delivered projects spanning cybersecurity auditing tools, trading analysis platforms, and resilient e-commerce APIs and checkout flows. He combines hands-on engineering with product sensibility born from running a boutique consultancy and earlier operations experience in the NHS graduate scheme. Sebastian also explores emerging tech and communities—founding one of the earliest Metaverse land ventures with a >100x return and launching the Fat Tony’s podcast and meet-up that attracts tens of thousands. An Oxford-trained computer software engineer with a background in peace studies and business, he blends technical depth, entrepreneurial risk appetite, and a habit of spotting market bubbles early.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MSc, Computer Software Engineering, Master of Science - MSc, Computer Software Engineering at University of Oxford
Master of Arts - MA, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Master of Arts - MA, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at University of Chester
Contributions:12 commits, 13 pushes, 1 branch in 7 years 7 months
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Sebastian Lees - Founder & Software Engineer at Fat Tony's