micbilly

Blockchain Developer & Cybersecurity Professional

Professional Bio:

Junior blockchain and Web3 developer with 30+ years of enterprise IT, network architecture, and cybersecurity expertise. Recently completed Dapp University's blockchain bootcamp and actively developing full-stack Web3 applications—including NFT marketplaces, AMMs, DAO governance frameworks, and smart contract security audits. Currently in progress with Cyfrin Smart Contract Security Auditor training/certificaiton. 

What I've Built:

Blockchain developer and cybersecurity professional specializing in Web3 technologies and enterprise security solutions. Currently building AIMintHub (www.aiminthub), an AI-powered NFT marketplace with comprehensive smart contract security audits on Ethereum, featuring ERC-721 tokens, marketplace functionality, and wallet integration.

As a Senior Palo Alto Networks Consultant at KayDev Technology, I architect and implement enterprise security solutions including Prisma Access, Cortex XSOAR/XSIAM, and Strata Cloud Manager. My expertise spans security orchestration, cloud identity management, and zero-trust architecture.

With 20+ years in network engineering and cybersecurity, including service with the U.S. Air Force as a Communications and Cryptography Engineer, I bring a unique blend of blockchain innovation and enterprise security expertise.

Technical Focus: Solidity, Ethereum, Next.js, TypeScript, Palo Alto Networks, Security Automation

Education: MS Telecommunications (George Mason), BS Computer Networking (Strayer)

Current Focus:

Transitioning full-time to blockchain development and Web3. Developing expertise in Solidity smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and blockchain security auditing. Passionate about building at the intersection of Web3 and AI, with a particular interest in EVM and XRPL ecosystem development and open-source collaboration.

What I'm Looking For:

Role in Web3/blockchain development, smart contract engineering, or AI Security Engineering—ideally with organizations building cutting-edge decentralized systems.


Experience: 1 year

Yearly salary: $156,000

Hourly rate: $75

Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States

Residency: 🇺🇸 United States


Experience

Blockchain Developer (Student)
Dapp University
2024 - 2025
Published active source-code portfolio on GitHub, showcasing full-stack Web3 applications across protocol, DeFi, and governance domains Engineered and deployed smart contracts (Solidity/Ethereum) and Dapps including NFT marketplaces, AMMs (automated market makers), token crowdsales, and DAO-governance frameworks Applied advanced blockchain mechanisms: crowdsale token-economics, liquidity-pool AMM design, decentralized governance voting systems, and full Dapp lifecycle (frontend/back-end/infrastructure) Passionate about open-source collaboration, decentralized system architecture, and building at the intersection of Web3 and AI; developing strong foundations in smart-contract security auditing with advanced vulnerability analysis (reentrancy, integer overflow/underflow, access-control), formal-style code review, and secure deployment practices (Training with Cyfrin Updraft: Smart Contract Security)
Sr Network Consultant (Content Delivery Networks)
Accenture
2002 - 2001
Provided consulting services on technology solutions and IT strategy Collaborated with clients on network and systems implementation projects Assessed enterprise IT infrastructure and recommended optimization strategies
Cybersecurity Consultant & Enterprise Solutions Architect
KayDev Technology, LLC
2001 - 2025
Architect and implement enterprise security solutions using Prisma Access, Cortex XSOAR/XSIAM, and Strata Cloud Manager Design and implement zero-trust security architectures for enterprise clients across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments Lead security orchestration integrations with Trellix SIEM, O365, and third-party security platforms Deploy and configure Palo Alto Networks Panorama, Cloud Identity Engine (CIE), and SAML SSO solutions for mission-critical operations Develop autonomous digital experience management (ADEM) strategies and mentor junior engineers in enterprise security best practices
Solution Architect
Motorola (Mission Critical Systems)
2001 - 2008
Designed and maintained enterprise network infrastructure and telecommunications systems Implemented network security protocols and conducted system optimization Managed network operations for distributed systems and corporate infrastructure Provided technical support and consulting for network architecture and design
Communications and Cryptologic Operator
United States Air Force
1994 - 2001
Designed and maintained secure communications networks and infrastructure systems Managed network operations for mission-critical military systems Implemented cryptographic and communication security protocols Provided technical leadership and training on network systems and best practices

Skills

ai
backend
blockchain-engineer
ethereum
front-end
mongo
nextjs
node
react
security
smart-contract
solidity
typescript
web3
english