Alexander
From Bulgaria (UTC+3)
Alexander – Solidity, web3.js, Ethers.js
Alexander is a Senior Blockchain Developer with full-stack experience across Node.js and React, specializing in Solidity and EVM-based smart contracts. He has led architecture and security for high-traffic DeFi and gamification platforms, delivering scalable and secure systems. His strengths lie in backend engineering and smart contract security, with a focus on reliability and performance. He communicates clearly with stakeholders and supports decisions with data. Known for a cost-aware approach, he evaluates trade-offs and provides practical, research-driven recommendations.
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Team Lead / Senior Smart Contract Engineer
A high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 built on Hyperledger Besu, designed for sub-second transaction finality and decentralized AI infrastructure, using ANKR tokens as native gas. Delivered a high-speed canonical bridge enabling secure, low-latency asset transfers from Ethereum.
- Architected the cross-chain bridge using ERC1967 upgradeable proxies and dedicated Vault contracts;
- Designed the interoperability layer, using self-hosted Subgraphs and a Hyperledger Besu plugin to coordinate off-chain communication between Ethereum and Neura;
- Implemented core security logic, including ECDSA verification, Chain ID checks, and nonce-based replay protection;
- Designed a validator-backed execution model using Safe multisig with a 10-of-12 threshold for secure token releases;
- Achieved 100% test coverage with Foundry, utilizing unit, integration, and fuzz tests to ensure protocol reliability;
- Led internal security audits and integrated Slither/AlamanxAI static analysis into the development pipeline.
Team Lead / Senior Smart Contract Engineer
A platform that lets developers deploy and run Solidity smart contracts on Hedera using an Ethereum-compatible EVM (via Hyperledger Besu), combining familiar Web3 tools with Hedera’s fast, low-latency Hashgraph consensus.
- Authored HIP-729, a Hedera Improvement Proposal to externalize smart contract nonces, enabling correct eth_getTransactionCount behavior;
- Validated EVM correctness by writing complex Solidity test suites to verify revert semantics, CREATE2 deterministic deployments, and state consistency;
- Collaborated with major ecosystem partners like SaucerSwap and Kabilla Wallet to debug failed transactions and adapt SDK behaviors to real-world DeFi requirements;
- Managed the HackerOne bug bounty pipeline, reproducing Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) for reported vulnerabilities and coordinating fixes with the core node team.
Team Lead
A gamification platform for attracting new users to the Neura blockchain network. Built to handle massive scale, the platform successfully onboarded over 1 million users in its first month.
- Developed the core backend using Node.js and TypeScript, ensuring high availability for global users;
- Architected a responsive frontend with React, integrating wallet connections and real-time quest tracking;
- Implemented advanced security measures, including IP blacklisting and rate-limiting middleware to prevent bot abuse;
- Configured AWS WAF rules to protect against DDoS attacks and common web vulnerabilities;
- Managed cloud deployments using AWS EC2 and S3, optimizing storage costs and delivery speeds for platform media;
- Built serverless Faucet logic using AWS Lambda to handle secure, on-demand token distributions.
Senior Independent Security Researcher
Competitive auditing of high-profile DeFi protocols to identify critical vulnerabilities in smart contract logic
- Identified 5 High and 7 Medium risk vulnerabilities in public contests, providing comprehensive Foundry-based PoCs for each finding;
- Deepened understanding of advanced attack vectors, including Flash Loan exploits, Oracle manipulation, and reentrancy;
- Solved 95% of Ethernaut CTF levels, documenting detailed writeups on EVM opcodes and Yul/Assembly level exploits.
Middle Software Developer
E-Commerce shop for second hand luxury brands
- Developed the Android ecosystem using MVP architecture and integrated RESTful APIs for product management;
- Engineered the warehouse ERP logic, enabling workers to scan, weigh, and track inventory seamlessly;
- Optimized mobile performance, achieving and maintaining 99.78% crash-free users through rigorous testing and debugging;
- Managed full-stack integration between the warehouse logistics backend (Spring) and the user-facing mobile experience.