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Brandon Small

@brandonsmall

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Accomplished Blockchain Engineer with expertise in backend solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills in blockchain technology and allows for growth in a collaborative environment.

I am an accomplished Blockchain Engineer with over 7 years of experience delivering scalable and secure blockchain and backend solutions across various sectors, including fintech, entertainment, healthcare, and education. My specialization lies in smart contract architecture, DeFi protocols, NFT ecosystems, and cross-chain bridges, utilizing technologies such as Solidity, Rust, and Move.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to lead development lifecycles and conduct internal audits while collaborating effectively with global teams. My recent role at Zignuts Technolab involved engineering a staking protocol that achieved $4.2M in total value locked within just 8 months. I have a proven track record of optimizing costs and improving system performance, such as reducing gas costs by 35% and enhancing API response times by 40%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Blockchain + Golang Backend Engineer

Current

Zignuts Technolab

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Engineered a staking protocol with $4.2M TVL, integrated Chainlink oracles for real-time price feeds, and developed an ERC-1155-based loyalty program. Achieved significant cost reductions and improved system performance through optimization and automation.

Solidity Chainlink Go REST APIs Kubernetes Redis Polygon IPFS

Blockchain Engineer

Damco Solutions Inc.

Dec 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Delivered multiple enterprise blockchain projects, architecting decentralized applications on various platforms. Improved shipment visibility, reduced operational costs, and ensured compliance through innovative blockchain solutions.

Ethereum NFT Stellar

Blockchain Developer

NS Global Corporation

May 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Led development for a decentralized entertainment platform, designed cross-chain payment solutions, and built a blockchain-based digital identity system. Enhanced user engagement and improved data security through innovative blockchain applications.

Ethereum DeFi Chainlink NFT TypeScript

Blockchain Developer

Geeks of Kolachi

May 2018 - Apr 2019 (11 months)

Developed and deployed decentralized applications and smart contracts, architected a DeFi staking protocol, and built an NFT gaming marketplace. Achieved significant improvements in platform efficiency and user engagement.

Ethereum Solidity DeFi NFT Docker AWS Stellar

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rice University

Master’s degree, Computer Science

2016 - 2018

Completed a Master's degree in Computer Science, focusing on advanced topics such as programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and blockchain development.

Rice University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2012 - 2016

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, covering essential topics including programming fundamentals, database systems, and software engineering.