10xAngel - Rust & Web3 Engineer

Professional Journey

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025

Developed and deployed Solana programs using Anchor, ensuring clean architecture, strong security practices, and smooth integration with on-chain data. Focused on scalability, maintainability, and efficient instruction design.
Implemented seamless token migration by connecting on-chain liquidity through Raydium. Ensured smooth asset transitions and compatibility with existing DeFi protocols.
Improved core auction logic and optimized transaction flow for better user experience and performance. Added new bidding features and refined smart contract interactions for stability and flexibility.

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

Developed Solana programs replicating Pump.fun’s auction and minting logic with custom optimizations for performance and scalability. Focused on secure token handling and seamless on-chain interactions.
Analyzed liquidity challenges across meme ecosystems and designed a strategy to manage multiple Raydium pools efficiently. Delivered a stable, scalable integration that improved trading depth and token accessibility.

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

Developed and implemented a robust backend API using Go, focusing on performance and scalability.
Engaged with the Solana SDK in Go to facilitate seamless interaction with the Solana blockchain, optimizing transaction processes and data retrieval.
Gained extensive expertise in the Gorilla web toolkit, effectively leveraging its features to create efficient and maintainable web applications.

May 2022 - Mar 2023

Developed and implemented innovative cryptocurrency platforms utilizing Rust and Web3.js.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define software objectives, business requirements, deliverables, and technical specifications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Led and mentored a team of seven engineers, enhancing their skills by 12% through targeted guidance.
Provided actionable feedback on customer requirements, reducing total development time by 8% and accelerating key milestones.
Played a pivotal role in crafting a platform overview deck, articulating the value proposition of software solutions that empower clients to optimize liquidity and access new asset classes.

Feb 2021 - Apr 2024

Worked on the Web3/Ether.js integration into a React/Next.js-based front end and Node.js based backend.
Wrote a Node.js parser to import malformed CSV and JSON data into MongoDB on EC2.
Built Dapps using HTML, JavaScript, React.js and Node.js and interact with Ethereum Blockchain by using Web3.js API and Metamask.
Helped to integrate Ethereum and ER20 tokens into an exchange that is currently being built.
Contributed immensely to the development of the platform overview deck, which outlines the suite of software solutions' value proposition that our clients use to maximize liquidity and explore new asset classes.

August 2019 - Dec 2020

Created a desktop app that lists all restaurants within the user's location for given cuisines and categories using geolocation. Used GooglePlaces API and GoogleMap SDK for locating restaurants near users.
Built a custom library for persisting data to a local SQLite DB using Core Data. Built a native module that bridges this custom library into React Native.
Wrote unit and integration testing for back-end API endpoints using Jest. Managed the web hosting on an instance of AWS EC2.
Created a unit testing and regression testing environment to improve the quality of the app. Significantly improved performance and fixed memory leakage using Xcode Instruments.
Played a crucial role in the development of a state-of-the-art fintech solution that enables global access to digital assets and cryptocurrencies for institutional operators. Our suite of tools, including Exchange Technology, Liquidity Solutions, Custody, and Yield, has been successfully utilized by over 150 clients across various sectors, such as Exchange Operators, Brokerages, OTC Desks, Liquidity Providers & Market Makers, and Security Token Exchanges.
Introduced a synchronization algorithm that makes the app work on offline mode and sync later when the device gets an internet connection.

Sep 2016 - May 2019

Learned and familiarized myself with the company's development processes, tools, and techniques, and strived to write clean, well-documented, and efficient code that follows industry best use practices.
Collaborated with 10+ senior team members to upgrade the websites of 20+ customers to catch up with changing industry standards.
Actively collaborated with the team to create not only standalone solutions, but also prioritized the development of high-quality reusable components and standards.
Established a system for code testing and debugging, the quality assurance of the project was improved by 10%.
Understood how the code affects overall SEO and site experience, and I've provided solutions to improve it.