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I am a Senior Backend and Smart Contract Developer with extensive experience designing secure blockchain-based backend services using Rust. I've implemented system optimizations to enhance platform performance and security and developed and audited smart contracts for EVM, Solana, and TON blockchains. I have engineered multiprocess AI agent systems specializing in code generation and fine-tuning. My expertise also includes quantitative blockchain development, smart contract and scaling engineering, and full-stack Web3 specialization. I thrive on architecting high-performance database systems and building scalable RESTful APIs, driving innovative blockchain solutions across various platforms.…I am a Senior Backend and Smart Contract Developer with extensive experience designing secure blockchain-based backend services using Rust. I've implemented system optimizations to enhance platform performance and security and developed and audited smart contracts for EVM, Solana, and TON blockchains. I have engineered multiprocess AI agent systems specializing in code generation and fine-tuning. My expertise also includes quantitative blockchain development, smart contract and scaling engineering, and full-stack Web3 specialization. I thrive on architecting high-performance database systems and building scalable RESTful APIs, driving innovative blockchain solutions across various platforms.

Nikita Sharkov

Blockchain Developer, AI Engineer, Full Stack Developer

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I am a Senior Backend and Smart Contract Developer with extensive experience designing secure blockchain-based backend services using Rust. I've implemented system optimizations to enhance platform performance and security and developed and audited smart contracts for EVM, Solana, and TON blockchains. I have engineered multiprocess AI agent systems specializing in code generation and fine-tuning. My expertise also includes quantitative blockchain development, smart contract and scaling engineering, and full-stack Web3 specialization. I thrive on architecting high-performance database systems and building scalable RESTful APIs, driving innovative blockchain solutions across various platforms.…I am a Senior Backend and Smart Contract Developer with extensive experience designing secure blockchain-based backend services using Rust. I've implemented system optimizations to enhance platform performance and security and developed and audited smart contracts for EVM, Solana, and TON blockchains. I have engineered multiprocess AI agent systems specializing in code generation and fine-tuning. My expertise also includes quantitative blockchain development, smart contract and scaling engineering, and full-stack Web3 specialization. I thrive on architecting high-performance database systems and building scalable RESTful APIs, driving innovative blockchain solutions across various platforms.

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I am a Senior Backend and Smart Contract Developer with extensive experience designing secure blockchain-based backend services using Rust. I’ve implemented system optimizations to enhance platform performance and security and developed and audited smart contracts for EVM, Solana, and TON blockchains. I have engineered multiprocess AI agent systems specializing in code generation and fine-tuning.

My expertise also includes quantitative blockchain development, smart contract and scaling engineering, and full-stack Web3 specialization. I thrive on architecting high-performance database systems and building scalable RESTful APIs, driving innovative blockchain solutions across various platforms.

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Senior Backend & Smart Contract Developer at Cytonic

January 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and optimized secure backend services in Rust for a blockchain-based airdrop application featuring games, auctions, and lotteries. Implemented major system optimizations that decreased response times and curtailed bot attacks, enhancing overall platform integrity. Architected a high-performance PostgreSQL database layout supporting efficient query execution and processing for datasets of 5M+ rows. Developed and audited secure smart contracts for EVM, Solana, and TON blockchains, ensuring code security and reliability. Engineered a multiprocessing AI agent system for code generation, involving sophisticated prompt design and fine-tuning.

Quantitative Blockchain Developer at Arcanum

June 1, 2023 - Present

Engineered backend services for calculating key financial metrics, including PnL, and built custom blockchain indexers for efficient on-chain data retrieval. Developed a novel ETF smart contract on the EVM blockchain and created functional prototypes for arbitrage bots to interact with it. Conducted in-depth data analysis to model strategies, prove concept viability, and demonstrate product profitability.

Smart Contract & Scaling Engineer at Spin

November 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025

Designed and implemented features for spot and futures trading smart contracts on the NEAR blockchain. Participated in the architectural design of an EVM rollup (L2) to serve as the foundation for a scalable, off-chain orderbook system.

Blockchain & Backend Developer at DeCommas.io

November 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025

Participated in node development using the Tendermint consensus framework. Engineered and maintained crucial backend services for system infrastructure. Designed a metaprogramming schema model to automate the execution of complex delta-neutral strategies.

Full-Stack Engineer - Web3 Specialization at Ventuary Lab (GTON)

March 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025

Backend: Designed and implemented scalable RESTful APIs using Rust. Frontend: Built responsive UIs with Web3 connectors; executed major refactors and optimizations for enhanced performance. Smart Contracts: Designed and tested Solidity contracts for staking, bonding, liquidity providing, and cross-chain interactions.