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I’m Keith Pitcher, a blockchain engineer and technology leader with 27+ years of IT expertise and 14 years in crypto innovation since 2011. I’ve led hands-on development of Solidity smart contracts, NFT ecosystems, and EVM-based applications, and I’m skilled at architecting tokenization, DeFi solutions, and secure systems. I have a proven track record as a founder and CTO, building startups, scaling teams, and guiding multi-million-dollar blockchain asset migrations. I’m known for blending deep technical execution with strategic leadership to deliver secure, compliant, high-performance systems.
I’m passionate about turning ambitious ideas into practical platforms, mentoring cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business outcomes. I enjoy shaping robust technical roadmaps, aligning product goals with compliance requirements, and delivering secure architectures that stand the test of scale.
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Work Experience
Co-Founder / CTO at VHash
June 1, 2023 - PresentEstablished and developed VHash by creating an innovative Proof of NFT process using Solidity smart contracts and blockchain analysis. Managed remote development team to scale from MVP to launch. Directed startup operations including blockchain architecture design and execution, managing ERC-721 and ERC-20 token standards.
Crypto Developer at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Engineered Ethereum-based applications and NFT use cases with Solidity smart contracts. Conducted strategy sessions for compliance and security, using Web3.js and Python.
Back End Developer at Global Greenhouse Reduction Exchange
January 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Led backend development and cloud strategy, integrated systems with IoT, MQTT, MySQL, and Node.js. Built real-time smart contract backup using Solidity, Web3.js, and Python.
CTO at JOOL S Management Services Ltd.
January 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Led development of stable coin and integrated rewards on a custom blockchain forked from WAVES. Oversaw all technical architecture, shaped by legal compliance.
Developer at Entrepreneur
September 30, 2019 - September 26, 2025Started with Bitcoin mining in 2011, expanded into blockchain dev, smart contracts, and C++ forks. Pioneered gamified services and repurposed mining heat to heat homes in Michigan winters.
President at LocalLink
January 31, 2010 - September 26, 2025Founded and ran an ISP, managed all technical operations including Cisco IOS, Radius, Postfix. Scaled LocalLink from a regional ISP to a national footprint. Sold the ISP division in 2007.
Consultant at PC Consultants
October 31, 2007 - September 26, 2025Handled VPNs, email servers, and network configs for clients.
Co-founder, President at ComAuction
September 30, 2002 - September 26, 2025Developed an auction platform with integrated shipping and financing. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (2000), PC Computing Best of the Best.
Co-Founder / CTO at VHash
June 1, 2023 - PresentEstablished and developed VHash by creating an innovative NFT process using Solidity smart contracts and blockchain analysis. Managed remote development team to scale from MVP to launch. Directed startup operations including blockchain architecture design and execution, managing ERC-721 and ERC-20 token standards.
Crypto Developer at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Engineered Ethereum-based applications and NFT use cases with Solidity smart contracts. Conducted strategy sessions for compliance and security, using Web3.js and Python.
Back End Developer at Global Greenhouse Reduction Exchange
January 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Led back end development and cloud strategy, integrated systems with IoT, MQTT, MySQL, and Node.js. Built real-time smart contract backend using Solidity, Web3.js, and Python.
CTO at JOOL'S Management Services Ltd.
January 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Led development of stable coin and integrated rewards on a custom blockchain forked from WAVES. Oversaw all technical architecture, shaped by legal compliance.
Developer at Entrepreneur
September 30, 2019 - September 26, 2025Started with Bitcoin mining in 2011, expanded into blockchain development, smart contracts, and C++ forks. Pioneered gamified services and repurposed mining heat to heat homes in Michigan winters.
President at LocalLink
January 31, 2010 - September 26, 2025Founded and ran an ISP, managed all technical operations including Cisco IOS, Radius, Postfix. Scaled LocalLink from a regional ISP to a national footprint. Sold the ISP division in 2007.
Consultant at PC Consultants
October 31, 2007 - September 26, 2025Handled VPNs, email servers, and network configs for clients.
Co-founder, President at ComAuction
September 30, 2002 - September 26, 2025Developed an auction platform with integrated shipping and financing. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (2000), PC Computing Best of the Best.
Co-Founder / CTO at VHASH
June 1, 2023 - PresentEstablished and developed VHASH by creating an innovative NFT Proof-of-Process approach using Solidity smart contracts and blockchain analysis.
Crypto Developer at Freelance
December 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Engineered Ethereum-based applications and NFT use cases with Solidity smart contracts. Conducted strategy sessions for compliance and security using Web3.js and Python.
Back End Developer at Global Greenhouse Reduction Exchange
January 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Led back end development and cloud strategy, integrated systems with IoT, MQTT, MySQL, and Node.js. Built real-time smart contract backend.
CTO at JOOL S Management Services Ltd.
January 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Led development of stable coins and integrated rewards on a custom blockchain forked from WAVES; oversaw all technical architecture.
Entrepreneur / Developer at Entrepreneur
September 30, 2019 - September 26, 2025Started with Bitcoin mining in 2011; expanded into blockchain development, smart contracts, and C++ forks. Pioneered gamified services and repurposed mining heat to heat homes in Michigan winters.
President at LocalLink
January 1, 2010 - September 26, 2025Founded and ran an ISP; managed technical operations and scaled LocalLink from a regional ISP to a national footprint. Sold the ISP division in 2007.
Consultant at PC Consultants
October 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Handled VPNs, email servers, and network configurations for clients.
Co-founder, President at ComAuction
September 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025Developed an auction platform with integrated shipping and financing. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (2000); PC Computing Best of the Best.
Co-Founder / CTO at VHash
June 1, 2023 - PresentEstablished and developed VHash by creating an innovative Proof of NFT process using Solidity smart contracts and blockchain analysis.
Crypto Developer at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Engineered Ethereum-based applications and NFT use cases with Solidity smart contracts. Conducted strategy sessions for compliance and security, using Web3.js and Python.
Back End Developer at Global Greenhouse Reduction Exchange
January 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025Led back end development and cloud strategy, integrated systems with IoT, MQTT, MySQL, and Node.js. Built real-time smart contract backups using Solidity, Web3.js, and Python.
CTO at JOOL S Management Services Ltd.
January 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Led development of stable coin and integrated rewards on a forked Waves blockchain. Oversaw all technical architecture, shaped by legal compliance.
Developer at Entrepreneur
September 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Started with Bitcoin mining in 2011, expanded into blockchain development, smart contracts, and C++ forks. Pioneered gamified services and repurposed mining heat to heat homes in Michigan winters.
President at LocalLink
January 31, 2010 - September 26, 2025Founded and ran an ISP, managed all technical operations including Cisco IOS, Radius, Postfix. Scaled LocalLink from a regional ISP to a national footprint. Sold the ISP division in 2007.
Consultant at PC Consultants
October 31, 2007 - September 26, 2025Handled VPNs, email servers, and network configurations for clients.
Co-founder, President at ComAuction
September 30, 2002 - September 26, 2025Developed an auction platform with integrated shipping and financing.
Education
Undergraduate coursework in Engineering at Kettering University - Flint, MI
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994Business major course work at Southwestern Michigan College - Dowagiac, MI
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Business major course work at Ferris State University @ Southwestern - Dowagiac, MI
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025High School Diploma at Lake Michigan Catholic HS
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Undergraduate course work in Engineering at Kettering University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994Business major coursework at Southwestern Michigan College
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Business major coursework at Ferris State University @ Southwestern
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025High School Diploma at Lake Michigan Catholic High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Undergraduate coursework in Engineering at Kettering University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994Business major coursework at Southwestern Michigan College
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Business major coursework at Ferris State University @ Southwestern
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025High School Diploma at Lake Michigan Catholic High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Undergraduate coursework in Engineering at Kettering University
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994Business major coursework at Southwestern Michigan College
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Business major coursework at Ferris State University @ Southwestern Michigan College
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025High School Diploma at Lake Michigan Catholic High School
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993Qualifications
PC Computing Best of the Best
July 1, 1999 - July 1, 2000ComAuction was chosen by PC Computing as one of the best online business auctions
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Michigan, finalist
March 1, 2000 - March 1, 2000My work with ComAuction was recognized as a finalist for the state by Ernst & Young
Forbes Legacy Pass
July 10, 2024 - August 1, 2025Forbes has picked creators and developers of the Web3 world for their Legacy Pass
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
Led the development team to produce functional code of a stablecoin, associated smart contracts, and an integrated rewards system. Also as CTO managed building the company IT footprint and staff.
In this role I was the backend development lead, responsible for determining
and implementing the cloud strategy. I was also responsible for integrating
the various processes to work together. This included Internet of Things (IoT,
MQTT), databases (MySQL), node processes (Node.js), and to develop a
real time backup from the database to a smart contract to have unchangeable
public data (Solidity, Web3.js). I was part of an agile team and we took the
concept to alpha release on time and within the budget
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