edwardcontreras

Technical executive with 11+ years in software engineering, platform, security, and financial systems. I have led geographically distributed engineering teams and built organizations where correctness and security are paramount—DeFi, payments, identity, and cryptographic infrastructure. Hands-on experience with smart contracts, key management, and transactional systems; proven track record in cross-team leadership, sourcing and hiring top talent, and delivering high-stakes initiatives. Proficient with AI-assisted development (Cursor, GitHub Copilot). Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication.