I am a seasoned Smart Contract Developer, adept at utilizing agile methodologies to deliver comprehensive insights and high-level overviews of blockchain projects. My iterative approach to blockchain strategy enhances collaboration and innovation, significantly contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge blockchain solutions.
- š[ETHOnline 2024]: Won Most innovative Omnichain Solution Best Developer Feedback (layerZero)
- š[Superhack 2024]: Won 3rd Best Use of World ID (Worldcoin)
- š[Safe Agentathon 2025]: Won 1st Best DeFAI agent on Avalanche
- š[Safe Agentathon 2025]: Won 2nd Treasury Management: Best Overall
- š[Safe Agentathon 2025]: Won 2nd Best Multi-Model Synergy Agent
- š[Safe Agentathon 2025]: Won 2nd Most Autonomous Agent
- š[Safe Agentathon 2025]: Won 3rd Best-In-Class DeFAI
Open Source/Hackathon Projects
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OptimalAI
AI-powered DeFi Portfolio Optimizer Manager.
FlashArbAI
AI-powered DeFi Flashloan Arbitrage Bot.
Arenium
Prediction Market Platform built on Avalanche.
CraftMeme
DApp where users can create and launch their own MemeCoin.
CrediChain
Secure, fast verification of educational credentials.
CoverageFi
Seamlessly convert fiat to crypto while bridging TradFi and DeFi.
AeroDump
Platform to automate the distribution of tokens for users Crosschain.
Governaut
A decentralized identity and governance dashboard via World ID.
Personal Projects
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CantinaVerse
A blockchain ecosystem build on Optimisms #Superchain
Security Audit Reports
CodeHawks First Flight & Competitive Audits.
Community DApp
A Community Token & NFT Meme DApp.
ERC20 Staking Platform
Users can stake and unstake their tokens to earn rewards.
AI NFT Generator
Earn interest, borrow assets, and build applications.
Certificates and Rewards
ETHOnline 2024 Hackathon
Issued by: ETHGlobal - Sept 2024
Won Most innovative Omnichain Solution (layerZero), Sign Everything Pool Prize (Sign Protocol) at ETHOnline 2024.
Superhack 2024 Hackathon
Issued by: ETHGlobal - Aug 2024
Won Best Use of World ID (Worldcoin), Use Blockscout Block Explorer! (Blockscout) at Superhack 2024.
Juno Mode Developer Apprenticeship Completion
Issued by: Bcamp - Aug 2024
Completed the Juno Mode Blockchain Developer Apprenticeship with BCamp and Mode Network Partnership.
Experience
AthleteX - Smart Contract Engineer Intern (Full-Time)
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
- Pioneered the Protocol Team in designing and implementing AthleteX Gamification PrizePool smart contract development, enhancing the utility of the AX Token
- Authored a series of blockchain protocol development best practices that were adopted by the Smart Contract Engineering Team, leading to a consistent 15% improvement in development efficiency and a 8% reduction in post-deployment bugs
Freelance - Full-Stack Blockchain Developer (Full-Time)
Aug 2023 - Feb 2024
- Spearheaded the development and deployment of decentralized applications (DApps), significantly enhancing full-stack development capabilities and smart contract engineering skills, resulting in an average 9% faster completion of projects compared to the expected due date
- Optimized smart contract code for improved gas efficiency, , reducing deployment and overall gas costs by 17%
BCAMP - Blockchain Developer Apprentice (Contract)
Jun 2024 - August 2024
- Spearheaded the development and successful deployment of smart contracts on the Mode Network supporting Optimism's Superchain
- Enhanced the functionality and security of our blockchain applications utilizing cutting-edge technologies, such as GelatoVRF and OpenZeppelin libraries
Cyfrin Codehawks - Independent Smart Contract Security Researcher (Part-Time)
Nov 2024 - Present
- Implemented smart contract audit processes utilizing Foundry, Slither, Aderyn, Echidna, and the Solidity Metrics extension, achieving 90%+ test coverage establishing a benchmark for code quality
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments on a portfolio of DeFi protocols, permissionless token distributions, and airdrop protocols, achieving a 26% improvement in the identification of previously overlooked vulnerabilities
Skills that I have
Smart Contracts Development, Software Engineering, Security Auditing, Web3- Solidity, TypeScript, JavaScript, NodeJS, Git
- React, Next.js, Vite.js
- Ethereum, Layer 1 & Layer 2 EVM Compatible Chains
- DApps, Defi, ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-777, ERC-1155
- Foundry, Hardhat, OpenZeppelin, Chainlink, Gelato, Wagmi, RainbowKit,EthersJS
- Slither, Aderyn, Echidna, Solodit, Unit, Fuzzing, Invariant Testing, Remix
- IPFS, Oracles, Alchemy, APIs
- Agile Software Development & Scrum
- Verbal and Written Communication, Teamwork
- Strategic and Critical Thinking, Creativity and Problem-Solving
Get in touch
Blockchain technology is reshaping industries, and I'm excited to be at the forefront of this revolution. If you're looking to harness the power of blockchain for your projects, I'd love to hear from you. Whether you're a fellow innovator, a potential client, or just someone curious about the future of decentralized technology, I'm here to connect and collaborate. From brainstorming new ideas to developing cutting-edge blockchain solutions, let's explore how we can push the boundaries together. Reach out to me via email or connect on LinkedIn. I'm eager to discuss how we can create impactful blockchain projects that make a difference.
- Located in Florida, United States
- shawnrizo@hotmail.com