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Dane Foster

@danefoster

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Crypto Crusader 🚀 - DApp Dynamo, Rust Rockstar 🎸 - Typing TypeScript with flair 💻

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration in blockchain technology.

Experienced Solana and Bitcoin developer with a strong background in building decentralized applications and crafting efficient smart contracts using Rust, TypeScript, and Solidity. Passionate about blockchain innovation, DeFi solutions, and optimizing blockchain performance to drive real-world adoption. Skilled in designing scalable architectures and pioneering cutting-edge solutions in the Web3 space.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Blockchain Solutions Architect

Pontem Innovations

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Supervised a team of 3 developers to create e-commerce dApps on Solana and Algorand. Designed algorithms for smart contracts, reducing gas fees by 15%. Developed various trading bots for Solana DEX platforms.

Solana Algorand Smart Contracts Team Leadership Algorithm Design Gas Fee Optimization dApps Blockchain

Blockchain Network Optimization Specialist

Amberdata

Apr 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Improved blockchain network efficiency, reducing transaction latency by 10%. Led a team in optimizing smart contract functionalities, achieving a 30% increase in execution efficiency.

Smart Contracts Team Leadership Transaction Latency Reduction Migration Support Problem Solving Analytical Skills Collaboration

DeFi Solutions Developer

Multis

Jan 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Created frontend for a DeFi project using React and Redux. Wrote smart contracts in Rust for Solana and redesigned software to simulate loans, increasing loan applications by 10%.

DeFi React Redux Rust Smart Contracts Software Development Loan Simulation Team Collaboration Frontend Development

Full-Stack Web Application Developer

Roobinium Corp

Jun 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Completed 7+ projects using React, Redux, NodeJS, and Socket.io. Enhanced database performance by 12% and deployed applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

React Redux NodeJS Socket.IO Docker Kubernetes Project Management User Interface Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Toledo

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

2014 - 2018

Activities and societies: Participated in projects such as Health Record Management System and Token Sniper Bot, enhancing system scalability and trading efficiency.

Studied Computer Information Systems with a focus on Networking, Cryptography and Security, and Database Systems. Developed skills in creating user-friendly interfaces and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through various projects.