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zakariyah lukman

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Blockchain Protocol Engineer building MEVShield, programmable USDC execution infrastructure with Uniswap v4 Hooks.

Nigeria

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I designed and implemented MEVShield, a programmable USDC execution layer that analyzes transaction risk off-chain and enforces signed execution policies on-chain through a Solidity-based Uniswap v4 Hook.

For MEVShield, I developed a Node.js and TypeScript policy engine alongside EIP-712 authorization, signature verification, nonce validation, expiration checks, and replay protection. I deployed its smart-contract infrastructure to Arc Testnet and built Foundry tests for policy validation and protocol invariants.

I also designed LiquidityOrchestrate, a Uniswap v4 Hook that detects inactive or out-of-range liquidity and routes idle capital into external yield strategies. The system integrates ERC-4626 vault architecture and Aave-based strategies, with oracle checks and controlled rebalancing workflows.

As an independent developer, I work across smart contracts, backend services, and Web3 applications. I’ve also participated in Encode Club’s HackMoney / Arc Stablecoin Developer Bootcamp, studying programmable USDC, Circle’s developer stack, and cross-chain payment orchestration.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Blockchain Protocol Engineer / Full-Stack Web3 Developer

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Independent Developer

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Design and develop EVM-based financial infrastructure, DeFi protocols, smart contracts, backend services, and blockchain applications. Build Solidity smart contracts using Foundry, Forge, Hardhat, and OpenZeppelin, with emphasis on protocol correctness, security, and gas efficiency.

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Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin

Diploma, Civil Engineering Technology

Studied Civil Engineering Technology at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

Atrium Academy

Uniswap v4 Hook Incubator, DeFi Protocol Engineering

Completed specialized training focused on Uniswap v4 Hooks, DeFi protocol engineering, liquidity management, smart-contract development, and protocol architecture.

Encode Club

HackMoney / Arc Stablecoin Developer Bootcamp, Stablecoin Development

Participated in a stablecoin-focused developer bootcamp covering USDC, Arc, programmable money, Circle Wallets, Circle Contracts, CCTP, Gateway, StableFX, cross-chain payments, and stablecoin financial applications.