Jonathan Amat
San Juan,Puerto Rico
Summary
Crypto research analyst with over 4 years of experience in trading, onchain analytics, and business development. Delivered institutional-grade research for top-tier clients, including Coinbase. Expertise in simplifying complex systems into actionable insights. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments while effectively communicating critical findings. Passionate about surfacing emerging narratives and producing research that informs strategy
and decision making.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Junior Research Analyst
Delphi Digital
10.2024 - Current
- Produce consulting deliverables for clients like Coinbase, Avalanche, Aptos, and Plume, backed by research and data analysis on protocol infrastructure, ecosystem growth, and market positioning.
- Co‑created Weekly Listing Intelligence (WLI) publication; tracks TGEs, forks, and token migrations
- Create professional-grade reports with a clear narrative structure, charts, tables, and data visualizations tailored for executive stakeholders.
- Design flow graphics and custom visuals to communicate complex crypto systems and infrastructure in an accessible format.
- Contribute to internal research workflows by identifying emerging narratives, new technologies, and investment themes across L1s, DeFi, and AI/agent ecosystems.
Head of Business Development
SmolRefuel
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure seamless business functions and growth.
- Worked closely with 0xngmi, co-founder of DeFiLlama, who created SmolRefuel as a standalone project.
- Secured key integrations of SmolRefuel with notable crypto platforms, enhancing visibility.
- Led social media strategy across Twitter, Medium, and YouTube to boost brand engagement.
- Consistently increased monthly revenue, trade volume, and user acquisition, driving sustained growth.
Head of Business Development
LlamaPay
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Contributed to launch of LlamaPay Payments, facilitating crypto payments and recurring subscriptions across 8 blockchains.
- Worked closely with 0xngmi, co-founder of DeFiLlama, who created LlamaPay as a product within the broader DeFiLlama ecosystem.
- Cultivated relationships with key partners, enhancing sales and future integrations with VeloData and Revelo Intel.
- Oversaw social media content to elevate brand presence and promote product features.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Proficient in crafting institutional-grade reports, data visualizations, and narrative-driven content for clients
- Asset due‑diligence & tokenomics modeling
- Onchain analytics and automation: Python, SQL, Dune, Flipside, Nansen, Arkham, Kaito
- Grown a following and personal brand on crypto Twitter with over 7,000 followers
- Use Python, SQL, and vibecoding to build local data apps for automated onchain data retrieval, CSV exports, and table generation
- Mostly self-taught in finance, market microstructure, derivatives, and trading through research, books, and online communities
Affiliations
- Cardiac Monitor / EKG Technician with over 5 years of hospital experience working with clinical teams to identify and escalate critical arrhythmias under high-pressure conditions.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) trained through College of Central Florida, including clinical rotations with local fire rescue and hospital emergency departments.
Timeline
Junior Research Analyst
Delphi Digital
10.2024 - Current
Head of Business Development
SmolRefuel
05.2024 - 10.2024
Head of Business Development
LlamaPay
05.2024 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University