MY OBJECTIVE
To secure a full-time or part-time, long-term role as a technical remote leader where I can leverage my expertise in ethical hacking, full-stack development, blockchain technology, quantum computations, and AI-driven solutions. I aim to contribute to innovative projects that redefine industry standards while continuing to grow professionally in a collaborative environment. My goal is to bring a passion for innovation, a track record of problem-solving, and a commitment to transforming visionary ideas into impactful solutions that drive organizational success.
EXPERIENCE
CTO / Co-Founder / Sr. AI-Full Stack Engineer
October 2023 – Present
- API Ecosystem Architect: Designed and built key components of the iDEFi.AI platform, including api.idefi.ai, q.idefi.ai, and infa.idefi.ai, to support blockchain transactions, quantum integrations, and intelligent agent management.
- API.iDEFi.AI: Developed a scalable API suite for blockchain tools, AI-driven solutions, and secure data exchanges, offering both RESTful and GraphQL endpoints.
- Q.iDEFi.AI: Engineered quantum APIs using IBM Qiskit and Google Cirq to integrate quantum algorithms and simulations with AI and blockchain technologies.
- iNFA.iDEFi.AI: Built a platform for managing intelligent agents, enabling creation, skill upgrades, and real-time collaboration powered by AI.
- Blockchain Security: Designed AI-driven protocols to protect blockchain transactions with advanced anomaly detection and predictive analytics.
- Real-Time & Scalable APIs: Implemented WebSockets for real-time updates and deployed containerized microservices with Kubernetes and Docker for reliability and scalability.
- Web3 Integration: Seamlessly integrated blockchain frameworks like Web3.js, Ethers.js, and smart contract platforms to enhance functionality across the ecosystem.
CTO / Founder / Sr. AI-Full Stack Engineer
May 2024 – Present
- Architect and Mentor: Designed and documented complex quantum computing solutions, ensuring other developers could seamlessly contribute to the project through clear technical guidance and collaborative workflows.
- Quantum Innovation Leader: Spearheaded the development of Qalice, integrating Quantum Electrodynamics (QED), Laser Pulse Interaction (LPI), and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) into scalable quantum communication models.
- Knowledge-Sharing Culture: Knowledge-Sharing Culture: Created detailed documentation and training materials to help developers understand the implementation of Quantum Mirror Memory and Free Space Optical Communication (FSO), ensuring smooth project handoffs.
- Problem Solver and Tool Expert: Identified, tested, and implemented cutting-edge tools to push the boundaries of quantum computing, empowering the team to work efficiently with complex algorithms.
Sr. AI Software Engineering Manager / Full Stack Engineer
March 2024 – January 2025
- Builder and Educator: Architected the MVP for CommsAI V2, delivering a robust design with structured handoffs and annotated codebases.
- Leader in AI Integration: Designed and deployed AI-driven features while explaining complex GenAI functionality in practical terms, enabling team members to build upon the foundation.
- Full-Stack System Designer: Created intuitive, scalable systems for progressive web applications, sharing best practices to guide the team in maintaining a high standard of code quality and usability.
Co-Founder / Product Manager / Developer
November 2022 – February 2024
- Strategic Collaboration for MVP Launch and Seed Funding: Collaborated closely with the CTO and CEO to launch a successful Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and secure seed funding, advancing the platform from a pre-seed prototype to preparation for a series round entry.
- Developed Technical Overview and Go-to-Market Strategy: Crafted and implemented a comprehensive technical overview and go-to-market strategy, instrumental in securing additional capital for platform development and expanding the technical team
- Led Product Design and Full-Stack Technical Support: Played a pivotal role in overall product design and provided comprehensive full-stack technical support, including for the platform's mobile application and progressive web application.
Co-Founder / Sr. Tech Lead
January 2022 – August 2023
- Led Design, Research, and Development of PoS Blockchain Platform: Spearheaded the design, research, and development of a groundbreaking Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Blockchain Platform. From inception to execution, orchestrated the creation of core features including Asset Tokenization, Cold Storage Security, Stable Utility Tokens/NFTs, and decentralized mobile applications.
- Established Technical Foundation for Team Success: Built and implemented the foundational architecture of the platform, providing a robust technical framework for the entire development team. Conducted extensive research and prototyping to validate key concepts and ensure scalability and security at every stage of the project lifecycle.
- Recognized for Innovation and Excellence: Acknowledged in a Chainlink Labs article titled Web3 Marketing: Tactics, Tools, and Metrics for bootstrapping the platform and establishing a customer base for the project that exceeded over 16K+ whitelisted subscribers within just a few weeks.
Blockchain Security Advisor / Tech Lead
October 2020 – July 2022
- Provided Strategic Technical Guidance: Offered valuable technical guidance to team members and leaders within pre-seed startups, staying ahead of blockchain technology trends to deliver innovative insights and support.
- Delivered Comprehensive Technical Support: Supplied essential technical tooling, testing frameworks, security auditing, and best practices to empower development and security teams, ensuring robust and secure implementation of projects.
Head of IT and Growth Hacking
October 2019 – June 2020
- Full-Stack Architect and Educator: Built responsive applications and documentation for easy collaboration.
- Mobile and Web App Development: Skilled in developing responsive and user-friendly applications using ReactJS, React Native, NodeJS, and NextJS, specializing in cross-platform and progressive web app (PWA) development.
- WordPress Customizations and Optimizations: Expertise in customizing and optimizing WordPress websites using JavaScript (JS), HTML, CSS, PHP, and SEO best practices to enhance performance and user experience.
Master Remote Technician
February 2017 – October 2019
- Expert Diagnostics and Error Resolution: Diagnosed software and hardware errors by analyzing syslogs within a Linux/shell environment. Resolved multiple error codes efficiently through comprehensive troubleshooting, graphing, plotting, and implementing over-the-air software fixes, significantly reducing physical service center visits.
- Knowledge Documentation and Training: Developed and updated detailed troubleshooting guides to educate customer care, supervisors, and managers on resolving both new and pre-existing issues, improving overall support efficiency.
- Effective Communication and Collaboration: Facilitated productive weekly meetings with team members, customer care, supervisors, and managers to discuss projects, address challenges, and enhance coordination across departments.
- Demonstrated Multitasking and Technical Support: Exhibited exceptional multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment, providing software and technical tooling training and support to team members while staying updated with the latest software development tools and techniques. Consistent Performance Excellence: Achieved the lowest number of personal diagnostic cases within the company, reflecting a commitment to efficiency and quality in problem-solving
ACHIEVEMENTS
Quantum-AI and Blockchain Innovation
- Quantum-AI Architect: Developed Qalice 😺 to bridge AI and quantum computing, enabling the interpretation of superpositioned data through advanced QED, LPI, and QKD protocols for secure and scalable quantum communication.
- iDEFi.AI Core Architect: Built the foundational engines for API.iDEFi.AI, Q.iDEFi.AI, and iNFA.iDEFi.AI, establishing a robust ecosystem for AI-powered blockchain solutions, intelligent agents, and decentralized applications. Authored the iDEFi.AI whitepaper, defining its strategic architecture and role in advancing AI and Web3 integration.
- Blockchain Pioneer: Led the development and deployment of blockchain solutions, including smart contracts and dApps, widely adopted by enterprises for secure, scalable operations.
AI-Driven Full-Stack Engineering and Cybersecurity
- AI Full-Stack Leader: Engineered and deployed user-centric web applications, combining responsive frontend interfaces (React.js, Next.js) with secure, high-performance backends (Flask, Node.js), driving adoption and enhancing system performance.
- Cybersecurity Innovator: Reduced vulnerabilities by 50% through advanced encryption, AI-based threat detection, and ethical hacking methodologies. Leveraged Kali Linux tools (Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite) for penetration testing and system hardening.
Leadership, Learning, and Resilience
- Mentor and Visionary: Mentored technical teams, contributing to skill development in AI, cybersecurity, and blockchain, while pursuing industry-recognized certifications (CISSP, CompTIA).
- Resilient Athlete: Excelled as a Type 1 diabetic athlete while balancing a demanding career, demonstrating exceptional discipline, resilience, and adaptability in both personal and professional pursuits.
SKILLS
AI-Focused Technology Leadership
- Strategic Planning for AI-Powered Systems
- Visionary Leadership in AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing Ecosystems
- Cross-functional Team Leadership for End-to-End AI Product Development
AI & Machine Learning Engineering
- Model Development and Training Pipelines (Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning)
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) and JSON Optimization for LLMs
- Inference Systems and API Integration for GPT-based Agents
Full-Stack AI Development
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TailwindCSS for dynamic, responsive interfaces
- Backend: Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django), Node.js, Express.js for robust integrations
- Databases: NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase, Redis) & Relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- API Design: RESTful and GraphQL APIs with WebSocket support
Quantum-Inspired AI Solutions
- Quantum Machine Learning (QML) for Optimized Predictions
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for Secure Communications
- Quantum SDKs (Qiskit, Pennylane) for Simulation of Architectures
Cybersecurity with AI Integration
- AI-Powered Vulnerability Detection and Threat Intelligence
- Advanced Penetration Testing using AI-Assisted Analysis
- Kali Linux Tools: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Hydra
Cloud-Native & Serverless AI Development
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3), GCP, Firebase, Vercel
- CI/CD Pipelines: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and Kubernetes
AI-Powered Blockchain Development
- Smart Contract Programming (Solidity, Hardhat)
- iNFA.iDEFI.AI for market predictions and DeFi interactions
- API.iDEFI.AI for AI-enhanced REST/GraphQL blockchain solutions
Advanced Data Science & Predictive Analytics
- Feature Engineering and Data Cleaning (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Predictive Models for Anomaly Detection and Time-Series Forecasting
- Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn
DevOps and MLOps
- Continuous Integration/Deployment for ML Models (CI/CD)
- Serverless AI Architecture using AWS Lambda, Dockerized APIs
- API and Model Versioning for Real-Time Updates
Networking and System Security
- Network Mapping and Real-Time Threat Detection
- System Hardening, Zero Trust Architectures, and Secure Gateways
Cross-Team Collaboration & Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Presentations
- Team Leadership in Multi-Disciplinary Environments
Continuous Learning
- Research and Application of Emerging Technologies
- Active Participation in AI and Quantum Research Communities
STACK
Frontend Development:
Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks: React.js, Next.js, Vue.js
UI Libraries: TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, Material-UI
Backend Development:
Languages: Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI), Node.js
Frameworks & Tools: Express.js, GraphQL, REST APIs, WebSockets
API Testing: Postman, Swagger, GraphQL Playground
Databases:
Relational: PostgreSQL, MySQL
NoSQL: MongoDB, Redis, Firebase
AI/ML Tools:
Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, OpenAI APIs (GPT models)
Data Science Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Seaborn
NLP & LLMs: Hugging Face Transformers, OpenAI Embeddings
Blockchain & Web3:
Smart Contract Languages: Solidity, Hardhat
Blockchain Frameworks: Ethereum, Polygon, Chainlink
Web3 Integration: Web3.js, Ethers.js, Infura, Remix IDE
Quantum Computing Tools:
Frameworks: Qiskit (IBM), Pennylane, Quantum SDKs
Quantum Protocols: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG)
DevOps & Cloud:
Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3), GCP, Vercel, Firebase
CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
Containerization & IaC: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
Cybersecurity Tools (Kali Linux Focus):
Network Scanning & Enumeration: Nmap, Netcat, Nikto
Exploitation Frameworks: Metasploit, ExploitDB, Custom Python/Bash Scripts
Password Cracking: Hydra, John the Ripper
Packet Analysis: Wireshark, Tcpdump, Bettercap
Web Security Testing: Burp Suite, OWASP Zap, SQLMap
Wireless Security: Aircrack-ng, Kismet, ZIION
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Other Tools:
Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
Development Environments: VSCode, PyCharm, Jupyter Notebooks
Automation and Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell
ACADEMICS | AUTODIDACTS
- B9lab Academy
Blockchain Technology and Distributed Systems
October 2023 - March 2024 - ISC²
CISSP, Computer and Information Systems Security Professional
Testing above the average (80%) - CompTIA Tech Career Academy
CySa+, Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Testing above the average (80%) - Udemy
Online Certifications in Cybersecurity, Web-App Development, and Blockchain
February 2017 - December 2020
Certifications include:
- Algorithmic Trading with Python
- Ethical Hacking + Python Scripting
- Senior Full Stack Development and Security
- React Native iOS & Android + WebApp Development - Copper Hills High School
GED, General Studies
August 2011 - June 2014
Honor Roll (3.6 GPA)
- Varsity Lacrosse (Midfield Captain)
- AP Chemistry (only sophomore out of my class to pass)
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