Individually crafted, funded, and launched Zerocrat.com – a privacy-focused accounting SaaS solution leveraging zero-knowledge architecture. Implemented seamless invoicing, payment collection, and expense tracking capabilities protected by end-to-end AES-256 bit encryption utilizing Web Crypto API and PBKDF2 for zero-knowledge key generation, ensuring maximum data confidentiality and security. Designed with minimal dependencies, deliberately avoiding bloated front-end frameworks for enhanced performance.

Developed REST APIs, websockets, and microservices pivotal to supporting critical operational and analytical applications for Bitbuy's diverse clientele, partners, and internal processes. Thrived in a dynamic, high-stakes environment, contributing from the early stages and witnessing the entire startup journey. Notably, the venture was acquired by WonderFi (TSX: WNDR) in March 2022 for $250M.Key Highlights:--- Built out the user-to-user referral, promo code, and revenue-sharing affiliate marketing system integration. Tracked user actions by monitoring Solace message queues, caching generated fees to share with marketing affiliate partners.--- Single-handedly built the WebSocket market and order data API for high-frequency algorithmic traders. Collaborated directly with high-volume partners to address their needs, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput data delivery.--- Migrated the entire database from MySQL to PostgreSQL. Developed custom scripts to ensure accurate data structure population in the new database.--- Generated the infrastructure and trading engines required for 20+ additional cryptocurrency market listings.--- Interviewed, onboarded, and mentored several new hires, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Provided essential support to the production database administration (DBA) team, including purging access privileges, updating server lists, and maintaining related documentation. Participated in extensive training sessions conducted by onsite Microsoft experts on Microsoft SQL Server, focusing on policy management, PowerShell scripting, query optimization, and backup/recovery processes. Contributed to documentation and procedural updates, ensuring accurate and current records for database management tasks.

Maintained and updated the website for the Entrepreneurship Hatchery – a prominent startup incubator on campus. The Hatchery supports students in developing entrepreneurial skills and launching innovative ventures. Developed and enhanced a team matching application that used a combination of WordPress and PHP/Ajax plugins to connect individuals based on their skills, facilitating the formation of effective multidisciplinary product development teams. Also assisted in facilitating events and guest lectures, contributing to the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at the university.

Delivered technical support to faculty and professor emeritus, addressing a wide range of technical issues and ensuring smooth operation of IT services. Spearheaded the development of an internal web application for disaster recovery analysis. The application leveraged database administration tools to create editable reports, enhancing the university's ability to analyze and improve disaster recovery protocols. Provided troubleshooting and upgrading services for existing applications, contributing to the overall resilience and efficiency of the university's IT infrastructure.

Pioneered the world's first global offline Bitcoin transfer utility leveraging the SMS protocol. Developed a robust wallet system integrating PHP with Twilio for SMS functionality and Bitcoin RPC for handling Bitcoin transactions. Gained invaluable experience in cryptography, web development, and network security, ensuring secure and efficient Bitcoin transfers. Engaged with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs in the Bitcoin ecosystem, fostering constructive dialogue and exploring potential business opportunities.

Initially hired for manual data entry, a position whose responsibilities were swiftly automated with macro scripts, and allowed for continuous operations overnight and during weekends. Recognized as a talented developer and problem solver, progressively absorbed larger responsibilities, notably database and content management system (CMS) migration projects. Led the design, development, and execution of automation scripts using Python and VBA, ensuring seamless migration processes and maintaining meticulous data and file integrity. Implemented Drupal for robust CMS solutions, significantly enhancing accessibility and usability for health claims oversight of diverse products including traditional Chinese medicines, homeopathic remedies, and general health products like Red Bull. Applied advanced macro automation techniques to streamline repetitive tasks, optimizing workflow efficiency and accuracy.