thomas

Blockchain Engineer

Passionate and highly skilled Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer with a strong background in developing decentralized applications, smart contracts, and scalable web solutions. With over a decade of experience, I’ve worked across various industries, from FinTech and DeFi to SaaS and eCommerce, delivering high-performance applications that push the boundaries of innovation.

I specialize in Web3 development, crafting secure and efficient smart contracts for Ethereum, TRON, and Solana, while also building intuitive, responsive frontends using Vue.js, React.js, and Angular. My backend expertise spans Laravel, Node.js, and Django, ensuring robust, scalable architectures that integrate seamlessly with modern databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.

Beyond development, I thrive in collaborative environments—mentoring teams, conducting security audits, and optimizing workflows with DevOps best practices. Whether it's architecting DeFi Vaults, leading hackathon reviews, or fine-tuning microservices in Kubernetes, I’m always up for a challenge.

Driven by a love for technology and problem-solving, I stay ahead of the curve, keeping up with emerging trends in blockchain, cloud computing, and AI integration. If you’re looking for a dedicated engineer who blends technical expertise with a hands-on, pragmatic approach-Let's connect!


Experience: 4 years

Yearly salary: $80,000

Hourly rate: $40

Nationality: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Residency: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom


Experience

Blockchain Engineer
Behangdesigner
2022 - 2025
Led the development and innovation within the Web3 ecosystem, specializing in TVM and EVM development, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimized smart contract execution. Designed, developed, and implemented advanced automation, testing frameworks, and DevOps pipelines to enhance the efficiency of blockchain application development and deployment. Conducted Web3 workshops and technical mentorship programs, empowering developers with in-depth knowledge of blockchain architectures, smart contract security, and decentralized application development. Spearheaded the code review, validation, and security assessment of projects submitted to the TRON Hackathon, ensuring adherence to industry best practices, security protocols, and scalability standards. Evaluated and provided critical feedback on over 20+ blockchain projects, assessing smart contract efficiency, gas optimization, and protocol compliance. Played a pivotal role in the selection and ranking of the top 3 high-impact blockchain projects, contributing to the strategic allocation of TRONDAO's funding and innovation incentives. Managed and moderated the TRONDAO developer forum, providing technical support, fostering community engagement, and assisting developers in debugging and optimizing smart contract performance. Maintained direct communication with Senior Partnership and Ecosystem Growth Teams, providing strategic updates on project progress, emerging trends, and developer engagement within the TRON ecosystem.
Web3 Engineer
ClubRare
2019 - 2022
Specialized in designing and developing cutting-edge ERC-20, ERC-223, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 smart contracts, ensuring high security, efficiency, and compliance with the latest Ethereum standards. Conducted extensive research and authored technical documentation on Web3 protocols and off-chain scaling solutions, leading to significant improvements in development efficiency and protocol optimization. Engineered innovative Vault systems bridging CeFi and DeFi for the LatAm market, eliminating gas fees for users and enhancing accessibility to decentralized financial products. Designed and developed a CeFi portal enabling users to seamlessly manage their accounts, API keys, and trading permissions leveraging Python 3.10, Flask RESTful for backend development, and React.js for frontend. Led the development of multiple MVP Vault prototypes, including a single-asset staking Vault and a multi-asset BlueChip Vault, optimizing yield strategies and asset management for users. Managed Agile-driven development workflows using JIRA for project tracking and Confluence for technical documentation and incident reporting, streamlining team collaboration and process efficiency. Architected and implemented RESTful APIs using the Gin framework in Go, reducing response times and enhancing scalability for high-performance blockchain applications. Developed scalable microservices using Go, deployed via Kubernetes, and automated infrastructure management with Go’s standard library to improve system reliability and maintainability. Conducted comprehensive smart contract audits, enhancing security, performance, and overall functionality across deployed Web3 solutions. Built and maintained decentralized applications on the Solana blockchain using Rust, optimizing transaction speeds and security through well-structured on-chain programs. Developed custom smart contracts and on-chain programs using the Solana SDK and Rust, ensuring efficient and reliable execution on the Solana network while improving blockchain interoperability. Reported directly to the CEO and CTO, ensuring transparent communication on project milestones, blockers, and strategic decisions to accelerate product deployment.
Fullstack Developer
ElloGroup
2017 - 2020
Engineered scalable backend solutions by building RESTful APIs and GraphQL services using Laravel, Node.js/Express.js, and Django, ensuring high performance and security. Developed dynamic frontends with Vue.js, React.js, and Angular, delivering seamless and engaging user experiences. Designed and optimized relational databases and NoSQL databases for structured and unstructured data management. Implemented advanced web scraping techniques with Puppeteer, Playwright, and Cheerio, extracting and preprocessing data for AI-powered projects. Integrated Redis for caching and real-time data processing, significantly reducing database load and improving system performance. Developed full-stack applications using Laravel + Vue.js, implementing SSR with Nuxt.js and state management with Vuex/Pinia. Built and deployed microservices architectures using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring scalable and fault-tolerant environments. Designed and implemented modern UI components with Vuetify, PrimeVue, and TailwindCSS, ensuring responsiveness and maintainability. Automated deployments using CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployment workflows and reducing manual intervention. Implemented authentication and authorization using JWT, OAuth, and Laravel Sanctum, enhancing security for multi-user applications. Developed real-time applications using WebSockets, enabling live updates and interactive user experiences. Optimized performance by implementing code-splitting, lazy loading, and caching strategies, reducing load times and improving user experience. Led cross-functional teams in Agile environments, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and refining development processes for efficiency. Ensured code quality and stability with automated testing frameworks like Cypress, Jest, and PHPUnit, catching regression early in development.
Frontend Developer
ElloGroup
2013 - 2017
Designed and developed responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and Angular, delivering seamless and engaging user experiences across devices. Built scalable and maintainable frontend architectures for industries including eCommerce, FinTech, and SaaS, ensuring long-term flexibility and performance. Developed Progressive Web Apps with offline capabilities and responsive layouts, leading to increase in user engagement and improved accessibility. Implemented state management solutions using Redux, Context API, Vuex, and Pinia, ensuring efficient data flow, reduced complexity, and improved maintainability in large-scale applications. Optimized application performance through lazy loading, code splitting, and Webpack bundle optimizations, reducing Time to Interactive. Integrated RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, leveraging caching mechanisms with Apollo Client and Vue Query, significantly improving load times and data fetching efficiency. Developed custom UI component libraries using Vuetify and PrimeVue, accelerating development speed while maintaining design consistency across multiple projects. Ensured frontend applications adhered to SEO best practices, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility, improving usability and search visibility. Actively contributed to Agile workflows, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborated with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product owners across multiple time zones, using Slack, Trello, and JIRA to align development efforts with business goals. Established and maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitLab runners and Docker, automating deployments and reducing downtime. Conducted unit and integration testing with Jest and Cypress, improving code quality and minimizing production bugs.

Skills

agile
angular
dao
dapp
defi
erc-20
ethereumjs
golang
jira
laravel
mongo
nextjs
nft
node
nuxtjs
postgres
python
react
rust
scrum
smart-contract
solana
vue
web3js
solidity
english