Judi L. Woods — Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Synrgy Lnk
Judi L. Woods is a visionary mortgage finance leader with more than three decades of experience driving excellence across underwriting, origination, and mortgage technology innovation. As a Direct Endorsed Mortgage Loan Underwriter and licensed mortgage broker, she combines deep institutional expertise with strategic vision—bridging traditional mortgage operations with transformative digital finance solutions.
Throughout her distinguished career, Judi has been instrumental in developing high-performing mortgage platforms, refining compliance and risk management frameworks, and implementing next-generation origination and servicing technologies across both conforming and non-conforming loan markets. Her proficiency extends across Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA lending programs, with a strong command of government-backed securities, loan pooling, and secondary market execution.
As Chief Executive Officer of Synrgy Lnk, Judi leads the company’s mission to modernize the mortgage ecosystem through blockchain innovation, smart contract automation, and digital asset tokenization. Under her leadership, Synrgy Lnk is redefining how mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) are valued, traded, and securitized—delivering greater efficiency, transparency, and investor access across the financial landscape.
Renowned for her meticulous approach to credit risk assessment, loan quality assurance, and portfolio optimization, Judi has elevated performance standards across multiple lending institutions and investment platforms. Her ability to align regulatory precision with technological advancement has earned her a reputation as a forward-thinking leader who drives both profitability and transformation.
With a steadfast commitment to integrity, innovation, and operational excellence, Judi L. Woods exemplifies the modern CEO—empowering Synrgy Lnk to lead the evolution of mortgage finance through technology, vision, and purpose.
Emile Auguste, Jr. — Founding Partner & Chief Blockchain Officer (CBO), Synrgy Lnk
Emile Auguste, Jr. is a financial architect, technologist, and visionary entrepreneur with more than four decades of transformative leadership spanning mortgage finance, depository banking, and capital markets. As the Founder and CEO of Synrgy Lnk, Emile has pioneered the convergence of traditional financial systems with next-generation technology, driving innovation across the mortgage servicing and securitization landscape.
Throughout his distinguished career, Emile has held executive and advisory roles at some of the nation’s most respected financial institutions, where he led initiatives in structured finance, liquidity optimization, and secondary market execution. His strategic foresight and ability to architect scalable financial models have earned him recognition as a forward-thinking leader capable of bridging institutional capital with cutting-edge fintech frameworks.
At Synrgy Lnk, Emile’s leadership philosophy centers on transparency, sustainability, and technological transformation. Under his direction, the company is redefining the mortgage servicing ecosystem through blockchain tokenization, AI automation, and digital asset securitization, creating a seamless and efficient environment for lenders, investors, and borrowers alike.
Emile’s deep market intelligence and extensive industry relationships—cultivated through decades of collaboration with leading banks, asset managers, and government institutions—continue to fuel Synrgy Lnk’s expansion and global partnerships. His influence extends beyond innovation; he is also a mentor and thought leader dedicated to financial literacy, digital transformation, and inclusive access to capital.
Prior to founding Synrgy Lnk, Emile played a pivotal role in shaping the strategic trajectory of Obsidian One Corp, where his capital markets expertise and structured finance experience helped establish the organization as a recognized leader in asset modeling, securitization, and mortgage servicing rights management.
Driven by a vision to modernize and humanize financial systems, Emile Auguste, Jr. continues to champion the integration of technology, trust, and transparency—ensuring that Synrgy Lnk remains at the forefront of the global shift toward decentralized and intelligent financial ecosystems.
Damuer H. Leffridge — Founding Partner & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Synrgy Lnk
D.H. Leffridge is a visionary technology and strategy executive whose career spans the intersection of finance, entertainment, and digital innovation. As Chief Strategy Officer of Synrgy Lnk, Leffridge leads the company’s strategic growth initiatives in blockchain integration, AI-driven infrastructure, and enterprise-grade digital systems, aligning advanced technology solutions with creative and financial ecosystems across the company’s global portfolio.
With a foundation in real-estate finance and capital management, Leffridge has generated and overseen more than $500 million in cumulative sales and investments, developing a results-driven reputation for transforming complex business challenges into scalable, tech-enabled opportunities. His leadership extends beyond finance into software development, mobile applications, and platform architecture, spearheading the creation of products such as Donate.Tech, Wonder Bible, and Azcend Real Estate Crowdfunding App — each demonstrating his ability to fuse innovation with user-centric functionality.
Prior to Synrgy Lnk, Leffridge founded The Leffridge Companies, an investment and management group serving Fortune 100 firms, developers, and entertainment brands. His entrepreneurial versatility has allowed him to navigate industries from fintech and proptech to multimedia and live events, where he served as executive producer for globally recognized projects including The Millennium Tour (B2K), Hype Nation 3D, and La Biblia Está Viva — A Bible Experience.
At Synrgy Lnk, Leffridge’s mission is to build the connective framework between technology and business execution — integrating AI systems, decentralized finance models, and next-generation streaming technology into the company’s operational backbone. His forward-looking strategy emphasizes sustainability, scalability, and inclusion, ensuring Synrgy Lnk remains at the forefront of innovation across entertainment, finance, and digital infrastructure.
Leffridge is a licensed real estate professional and certified executive leader, holding credentials that include Six Sigma Professional, NLP Practitioner, Microsoft Certified Sales Professional, and CCIM Commercial Investment Member. He is also an active member of the American Association of Private Lenders and the Black Sports and Entertainment Lawyers Association, reflecting his broad interdisciplinary engagement across finance, law, and business innovation. A committed advocate for social responsibility, Leffridge serves on multiple nonprofit boards dedicated to youth empowerment, animal welfare, and technology-driven community advancement.
Gunny Cho – Chief Investment & Legal Officer (CILO)
Gunny Cho is a multidisciplinary executive, investor, and attorney whose career bridges law, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and venture capital across Asia, Europe, and the United States. As Founder and Chief Investment Officer of a private family office based in Seoul, he directs global investments in biotech innovation, big data, and deep-learning ventures, serving as a Limited Partner to leading Asian private equity firms and Silicon Valley venture funds.
A licensed attorney and corporate strategist, Gunny has more than two decades of experience structuring complex financial and commercial transactions. Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Lawyer at Heller Ehrman LLP and Attorney at Coudert Brothers, where he advised multinational clients on venture capital formation, M&A, cross-border joint ventures, and international arbitration. His legal acumen continues to inform his investment and governance philosophy, emphasizing compliance, transparency, and ethical stewardship.
Before founding his family office, Gunny held several senior executive positions in Korea’s top technology and life sciences firms, including Chief Executive Officer of TOBESOFT, a publicly traded software development company; Chief Business Officer of Hanmi Pharmaceuticals, specializing in diabetes, oncology, and autoimmune therapeutics; and Vice President & General Counsel at Celltrion Inc., where he oversaw corporate legal affairs and strategic coordination for one of Asia’s leading biopharmaceutical companies.
Gunny began his career as a strategy consultant at Oliver Wyman, advising major global banks on capital optimization and market expansion across New York, Frankfurt, and Kuwait. This early experience in global finance established the analytical and structural foundation that now guides his investment strategy and cross-border deal-making.
Educated at Princeton University (A.B. in Molecular Biology) and the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (J.D.), Gunny merges scientific literacy with legal and financial insight—uniquely positioning him to navigate the intersection of innovation, regulation, and capital formation.
Today, he remains a driving force in the convergence of AI, biotechnology, and financial technology, building partnerships that advance sustainable innovation while fostering collaboration between investors, entrepreneurs, and global institutions.
Muhammad Shawaiz — Head of Blockchain Development, Synrgy Lnk
Muhammad Shawaiz is a seasoned Blockchain Developer and Web3 Engineer recognized for his technical precision, forward-thinking approach, and proven success delivering decentralized solutions at scale. With over four years of experience building secure, compliant, and performance-driven blockchain systems, he specializes in Solana, Ethereum, and BSC networks, developing everything from DeFi protocols and DEX integrations to NFT marketplaces and RWA tokenization frameworks.
At Vizz Web Solutions, Shawaiz advanced from Junior Developer to Lead Blockchain Engineer, guiding cross-functional teams in architecting production-grade smart contracts written in Rust, Solidity, and TypeScript. His leadership contributions include implementing staking and token distribution programs, NFT asset platforms, and cross-chain crypto-payment systems, while ensuring enterprise-level performance optimization and API efficiency.
His prior work with Relymer Group included developing the Clock24 (C24) Token — a project that raised more than $1.2 million in pre-sale — alongside NFT marketplace infrastructure and decentralized applications for retail engagement. In addition, as a freelance blockchain and Web developer, he has delivered over 100+ projects across multiple chains, maintaining a 100 percent client satisfaction rating through scalable smart-contract builds, token creation, and seamless cross-chain integrations.
A graduate of UET Lahore with a B.S. in Computer Engineering, Muhammad also holds certifications from the University at Buffalo (Blockchain Specialization) and the Solana Foundation (Solana Bytes and Solana Bootcamp).
Known for blending deep technical expertise with strategic insight, Muhammad Shawaiz continues to push the boundaries of decentralized technology, ensuring that the platforms he engineers are not only efficient and secure but also transformative in their impact on the global Web3 landscape.
Dejan Dav — Senior Blockchain & DeFi Developer, Synrgy Lnk
Dejan Dev is a seasoned blockchain developer specializing in Solidity, Rust, and full-stack development, with a demonstrated track record building high-impact DeFi products and tokenized ecosystems. With over four years of solid experience in smart contract development and one year in Rust, he couples deep blockchain expertise with strong skills in TypeScript, Python, and modern web development.
His background spans both front-end and back-end technologies: from responsive frameworks like React and Next.js to backend systems built in Node.js, Java, PHP, and Go, he brings holistic development capabilities to every project. He’s led full lifecycle solutions—from ideation through deployment—covering smart contracts, Web3 integrations (Metamask, ethers.js/web3.js), DApps on EVM and Solana chains, and cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Jenkins).
In recent years, he has architected and delivered numerous innovation-driven crypto projects, including token presales, DAOs, NFT platforms, bridges, and decentralized exchanges. Notable engagements include Load Coin Fun (BSC), R-Games / AI Gaming (Multi-Chain), FABWELT (Blockchain Gaming Studio) and a variety of SSL-secure presale portals on Base, Avalanche, Solana, and Polygon networks.
An adaptive leader and collaborator, he thrives on turning bold ideas into scalable solutions—always with the vision to empower companies of all sizes to thrive in the Web3 economy.
