gstieger

Experienced Blockchain Developer

Armed with dual B.Sc degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics, I embarked on a decades-long career in back-end software engineering. My journey took an exciting turn six years ago when my open-source contributions in decentralized systems led me to a specialized role at Stratis Platform, a pioneer in C#-based blockchain technology. I secured my recent stint at Stratis through a public competition, focusing on the then-upcoming cold staking feature.

At Stratis, I've honed a diverse skill set spanning Agile development and Web 3 technologies. Notable achievements include leading the GBPT stable coin project that leverages Open Banking APIs and architecting features like cold staking and sidechains. I've also delved into the intricacies of Bitcoin Script, Multisig, and Smart Contracts, incorporating Solidity and standards like ERC-20 and EIP-712.

My development philosophy is rooted in Agile methodologies and complemented by a CI-CD pipeline, ensuring we make regular, high-quality public releases.

Before joining Stratis, I spent nearly a decade at Computer Sciences Corporation, focusing on MSSQL databases and C# (.NET) tool development. Earlier, I was an early team member at UCS Software and a contractor. My first role at Denel involved crafting cryptographic implementations and leading the development of a widely acclaimed PC security system.

Tracing back to my teenage years, my love for technology emerged when I got my hands on an Apple II+ at 13. I was coding in assembler and crafting games, fuelled by an insatiable curiosity and a desire for challenges. Interestingly, Elon Musk, who lived a few hours' drive away, embarked on a similar path around the same time.

Throughout my career, my mission has remained steadfast: to foster the adoption of ground-breaking technologies and deliver client solutions that exceed expectations.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $180,000

Hourly rate: $0

Nationality: πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa

Residency: πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia

Experience:

Period Title Company
2008 - 2017 Senior Professional - Systems Development CSC
2007 - 2009 Software Contractor Ince Pty Ltd
2000 - 2008 Senior Software Engineer UCS Software
1998 - 2000 Contractor Brian Hattingh Group
1991 - 1998 Specialist Programmer Denel
2017 - Experienced Blockchain Developer Stratis

Skills:

agile
ai
api
backend
bitcoin
blockchain
blockchain-engineer
c-plus-plus
c-sharp
ci-cd
computer-science
consulting
contracting
contractor
crypto
cryptography
css
data-science
decentralize
design
devops
dot-net
erc-721
founding-engineer
founding-member
git
graphql
integration
javascript
machine-learning
math
matlab
nosql
open-source
openzeppelin
perl
php
python
research
smart-contract
solidity
sql
typescript
visual-basic
web3
work-from-home
english