Hi, I’m a Linux and open source enthusiast who has led multiple distributed computing and blockchain projects. I’ve managed teams, shipped core services, and contributed to numerous Free and Open Source Software projects, with a focus on security, performance, and clean code. Today I’m focused on network security, cryptography, and distributed computing technologies, and I maintain maintained projects on GitHub (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and share insights on my blog (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I believe code is art, and crafting elegant software is my craft.

Mostafa S. Joo

Hi, I’m a Linux and open source enthusiast who has led multiple distributed computing and blockchain projects. I’ve managed teams, shipped core services, and contributed to numerous Free and Open Source Software projects, with a focus on security, performance, and clean code. Today I’m focused on network security, cryptography, and distributed computing technologies, and I maintain maintained projects on GitHub (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and share insights on my blog (_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I believe code is art, and crafting elegant software is my craft.

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Hi, I’m a Linux and open source enthusiast who has led multiple distributed computing and blockchain projects. I’ve managed teams, shipped core services, and contributed to numerous Free and Open Source Software projects, with a focus on security, performance, and clean code.

Today I’m focused on network security, cryptography, and distributed computing technologies, and I maintain maintained projects on GitHub (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup and share insights on my blog (Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup I believe code is art, and crafting elegant software is my craft.

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Work Experience

Rust Developer at HexTrust
December 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Hex Trust is a fully-licensed digital asset custodian that provides solutions for protocols, foundations, financial institutions, and the Web3 ecosystem. I was part of the Cryptographic Research Department and working on Multi-Party Computation (MPC) algorithms based on CGGMP21 paper and YAO Garbled circuit.
Rust Developer at SafeNetwork
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
The Safe Network is an open source, decentralized data storage and communications network that replaces data centers and servers with the spare computing resources of its users. I was part of a team to work and develop the consensus mechanism for the safe network based on ABBA protocol paper.
Project Manager / CTO at Coinhaven
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Coinhaven was a project aimed at building a cryptocurrency exchange platform to simplify buying Bitcoin and other blockchain assets with various fiat currencies. I was responsible for developing the core microservices for the platform, including the Crypto-Wallet, Crypto-Deposit, Crypto-Withdraw, and Peer-to-Peer trading modules.
Blockchain Architect / Team Lead at Maxonrow
December 31, 2021 - July 23, 2025
Maxonrow is the sole main chain service provider in the world to offer real-name identity verification for KYC process and AML safety measures. As blockchain architect, I was responsible for designing and developing the Maxonrow blockchain. Maxonrow was built on top of Cosmos-SDK. We utilized GDPoS (Governed Delegated Proof of Stake) as a consensus mechanism to enhance the security and scalability of the blockchain.
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead at Finterra Technology
December 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025
Finterra is a cloud based financial services platform designed to harness both individual and corporate financial needs in a seamless and integrated platform. Our team had a mission to design and implement the Gallactic blockchain to address Waqf or Islamic endowment using blockchain and smart contract technologies.
Senior Software Engineer at Hexosys
December 31, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Hexosys has been providing outstanding hardware and software design and implementation services to the high-technology community in the USA since 2007. I was part of the High Speed Ethernet Protocol Analyzer in Hexosys. I had this opportunity to learn about Storage and Networking protocols.
CTO & Co-Founder at Pactus Blockchain
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led technology strategy as CTO and co-founder; oversaw distributed architecture and security for the Pactus blockchain; steered product development and collaboration with distributed teams.
Rust Developer at HexTrust
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Developed core microservices for the crypto custody platform; contributed to crypto-wallet, deposits, withdrawals modules; focused on security and performance in distributed systems.
CTO at Coin Haven Germany
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led architecture and development of a crypto exchange platform; implemented crypto-wallet integration, deposits, withdrawals, and peer-to-peer trading features.
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead at Maxonrow
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led blockchain core development; contributed to Cosmos-SDK based platform; implemented GDPoS consensus to improve security and scalability.
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead at Fintera Technologies
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Led fintech platform development, focusing on cloud-based financial services and secure architecture for a seamless, integrated platform.
Senior Software Engineer at Hexosys
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Designed and implemented storage and networking protocol analysis tools; contributed to high-speed Ethernet protocol analysis and related tooling.

Education

Bachelor Degree at Hakim Sabzevari University (AKA Tarbiat Moalem)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor's Degree in Physics at Hakim Sabzevari University (Tarbiat Moallem)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

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Software & Internet, Financial Services, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Other