panichm

Software Architect | Web3 Fin Tech & Cybersecurity

Software Architect and Engineering Leader with a strong 10+ year background and a deep specialization in FinTech, Web3, and Cryptocurrency security. My core focus is on designing scalable, distributed architectures and safeguarding digital assets in high-risk environments.

I possess deep hands-on expertise in developing proprietary Anti-Money Laundering (AML) blockchain analytical systems from scratch. This includes building high-throughput infrastructure for real-time node monitoring, transaction data processing, and custom risk-scoring algorithms across BTC, ETH, and TRON networks.

As a strategic expansion of the ecosystem, I also architected and deployed a highly scalable enterprise-grade crypto payment processing gateway (CEX infrastructure), seamlessly integrating it with our real-time AML monitoring and fiat-to-crypto bridges. With a solid foundation in backend engineering (Python, Golang) and event-driven data pipelines (Kafka), I successfully align complex product requirements with robust architectural decisions, balancing performance, security, and iteration speed.

To drive continuous innovation in management and architecture, I actively research state-of-the-art Generative AI, developing proprietary frameworks to correctly synergize AI with business operations and engineering methodologies.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $180,000

Hourly rate: $0

Nationality: 🇮🇱 Israel

Residency: 🇮🇱 Israel


Experience

Founder & Lead Architect
W2ai.bot
2023 - 2025
Bootstrapped a highly adaptable B2B SaaS platform focused on business automation. Platform Development: Architected an automated, messenger-native CRM system (initially implemented and successfully deployed for Telegram Messenger) currently utilized in Ed-Tech and Event Ticketing sectors. AI-First Product Features: Implemented Gemini/OpenAI directly into the messenger environment for automated user onboarding, conversational sales, and instant 24/7 customer support/FAQ. Designed an AI-driven dashboard acting as a smart co-pilot for event organizers to navigate and manage the platform effortlessly. Payments: Built seamless checkout flows within the messenger utilizing advanced crypto and fiat payment gateways.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Team Lead
Match Systems
2022 - 2026
Led the technical vision and end-to-end development of an enterprise-grade crypto payment gateway and blockchain analytics platform. Advanced AML/Compliance System: Developed a proprietary AML blockchain analytical system from scratch, featuring custom risk-scoring algorithms. Built robust blockchain node infrastructure for real-time transaction monitoring and data processing across BTC, ETH, and TRON networks. Delivered a comprehensive web interface for transaction graph analysis and a scalable API with built-in billing capabilities. Architected from Scratch (Crypto-Fiat Ecosystem): Designed and deployed a highly scalable, enterprise-grade crypto processing ecosystem for Centralized Exchanges (CEX). Successfully evolved the platform into a comprehensive crypto-fiat ecosystem featuring a robust B2B API, unified B2B/B2C management dashboards, a native B2C Telegram bot wallet, and fiat card integrations linked directly to blockchain assets. Information Security & Infrastructure: Spearheaded comprehensive security protocols for the crypto-fiat ecosystem. Designed secure architectures to safeguard digital assets and user data. Managed infrastructure security initiatives, penetration testing pipelines, and continuous vulnerability assessments. Team Building & Leadership: Assembled and currently manage a full cross-functional engineering team of 20+ people (Backend, Frontend, DevOps, QA, Design), establishing engineering culture, code review standards, and agile delivery pipelines. AI-Driven Engineering: Integrated Large Language Models (primarily Gemini) into the engineering workflow to accelerate business/systems analysis, architecture design, and optimize the software development lifecycle across the team (ensuring human-in-the-loop verification).
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Digital Verse
2019 - 2022
Led a deep-tech startup focused on video and voice synthesis using advanced Generative AI. R&D Leadership & Funding: Directed the R&D department, pioneering new synthetic media technologies, and successfully secured multiple tech grants to fund development. AI & Machine Learning: Architected and deployed complex AI pipelines including Faceswap technologies, Lip-sync, GANs, and Autoencoders. Blockchain Integration: Developed smart contracts for NFT ecosystems, bridging AI-generated content with Web3 infrastructure.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Dream Team
2017 - 2019
Directed a cross-functional technical team developing blockchain solutions and backend architectures. FinTech & Crypto: Provided end-to-end technical support and secure architecture design for Centralized Cryptocurrency Exchanges (CEX), ICOs, and Token Funds. Backend Leadership: Managed the development lifecycle for Mobile (Android & iOS) and Backend (Golang) ecosystems across multiple startup initiatives. Blockchain: Developed foundational smart contracts utilizing Solidity and Web3 for various gaming and ICO projects.
Senior Mobile & Backend Developer
Various Companies
2014 - 2017
Progressed from an Android Intern to a Senior Developer, building mobile applications for banks, video streaming platforms, and utility services using Java, Kotlin, and Swift.

Skills

golang
python
security
web3
cto
english