Hi, I'm Nathan Timmis, a seasoned engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in blockchain infrastructure, AI systems, and full-stack protocol engineering. I focus on building secure, high-performance, and modular systems that sit at the crossroads of Web3 and large-scale machine learning. My passion lies in deploying transformer-native backends and zero-knowledge smart contract frameworks to empower DeFi, staking, and secure identity layers. I thrive in dynamic, agile, and remote-first environments where privacy, self-sovereignty, and edge inference are prioritized. My work is centered on crafting next-generation crypto-native applications by blending zero-knowledge infrastructure with intelligent ML agents, delivering resilient production-grade solutions across multiple blockchain and cloud ecosystems.

Nathan Timmis

Hi, I'm Nathan Timmis, a seasoned engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in blockchain infrastructure, AI systems, and full-stack protocol engineering. I focus on building secure, high-performance, and modular systems that sit at the crossroads of Web3 and large-scale machine learning. My passion lies in deploying transformer-native backends and zero-knowledge smart contract frameworks to empower DeFi, staking, and secure identity layers. I thrive in dynamic, agile, and remote-first environments where privacy, self-sovereignty, and edge inference are prioritized. My work is centered on crafting next-generation crypto-native applications by blending zero-knowledge infrastructure with intelligent ML agents, delivering resilient production-grade solutions across multiple blockchain and cloud ecosystems.

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Hi, I’m Nathan Timmis, a seasoned engineer with over 10 years of experience specializing in blockchain infrastructure, AI systems, and full-stack protocol engineering. I focus on building secure, high-performance, and modular systems that sit at the crossroads of Web3 and large-scale machine learning. My passion lies in deploying transformer-native backends and zero-knowledge smart contract frameworks to empower DeFi, staking, and secure identity layers.

I thrive in dynamic, agile, and remote-first environments where privacy, self-sovereignty, and edge inference are prioritized. My work is centered on crafting next-generation crypto-native applications by blending zero-knowledge infrastructure with intelligent ML agents, delivering resilient production-grade solutions across multiple blockchain and cloud ecosystems.

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LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Raiffeisen Bank
October 1, 2023 - Present
Architected Kafka-native LLM microservices for on-chain risk scoring and trading intelligence. Deployed containerized ML pipelines using FastAPI, HuggingFace, and TorchScript in air-gapped banking environments. Integrated ArgoCD, Helm, and Terraform across Kubernetes clusters on Azure and AWS. Delivered CI/CD pipelines with GitHub, xRay, and GitHub Actions to support compliant DevSecOps for distributed systems implementing SNARK/STARK-based operations.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Julius Baer (via Bosshard)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Built ZK-aligned wallet infrastructure and privacy-preserving data layers. Optimized Solidity-based smart contracts for gas efficiency and security using formal verification tools such as Slither and MythX. Integrated WalletConnect and Ledger synchronization across multi-chain rollups, focusing on modular staking and slippage-safe swaps.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at AXPO (IT Divisions)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered low-latency messaging infrastructure using Kafka and Redis for DeFi price feeds and validator monitoring. Deployed Rust-based smart contracts with ZK-snark-compatible hooks on Cosmos SDK. Built fault-tolerant ML backends to support asset forecasting and execution.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Viseca Payment Services (via Callista)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed zkRollup-compatible payment pipelines with real-time staking and event-based transaction rollups. Engineered ledger synchronization between custodial and self-custodial wallets, leveraging zero-knowledge proof generation for identity compliance and ML-based anomaly detection.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Atos (via Alium Consultancy)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Implemented transformer-based analytics for web3 blockchain observability dashboards. Integrated Substrate-based consensus telemetry with Kafka and trained small language models on validator logs for predictive scoring. Supported secure deployment of confidential messaging infrastructure using Triton, PyTorch, and Rust-based messaging interfaces.
ZK Blockchain + DevSecOps Engineer at STHREE - Contract Inselspital, Universitätspital Bern
September 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led ZK blockchain web3 infrastructure development for Swiss eID/ePD systems. Built Hyperledger Fabric integrations with on-chain PKI attestations and designed a secure eHealth data layer with formal verification. Deployed Substrate-based identity systems with Kubernetes, integrated Ethereum smart contracts for credential issuance, and optimized validator telemetry using Kafka, Prometheus, and RLHF-aligned anomaly detection.
Senior Blockchain Developer at Worldline
March 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led development of modular blockchain-based monitoring and security systems in Azure, enhancing system resilience with smart contracts and decentralized ledgers. Integrated blockchain telemetry into enterprise dashboards using Kafka and Prometheus for real-time alerting and validator fault detection. Hardened DeFi infrastructure with automated contract audits, cryptographic proofs, and CI/CD-based policy enforcement. Supported Switzerland’s Certificate Authority with decentralized PKI solutions using Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, and Solidity. Modernized legacy wallet infrastructure and deployed secure infrastructure-as-code across multi-cloud clusters.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Valueleaf UBS - Contract
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Built Ethereum and Hyperledger-based data workflows and decentralized smart contract systems to ensure AML-compliant financial transparency. Implemented smart contract fuzzing and blockchain-specific penetration testing for vulnerability analysis. Optimized node-level infrastructure for throughput and deterministic execution. Designed cross-chain ledger replication and consensus data warehousing using Solidity, IPFS, and Fabric. Delivered enterprise-grade blockchain governance aligned with audit and compliance standards.
Blockchain Project Manager (Comeback) at LKQ Corporation (IBM Partner)
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated on the development of a blockchain-integrated Security Operation Center (SOC) to proactively monitor and manage cybersecurity threats. Designed blockchain-based security frameworks within Oracle ecosystems, implementing smart contracts and distributed ledgers to strengthen data integrity and automate threat detection. Provided expert advice on blockchain-driven incident response, cryptographic protocols, and immutable audit trails. Developed blockchain-enhanced IT security policies and integrated decentralized identity management and blockchain-based access controls. Leveraged blockchain-powered data architectures to ensure secure data replication.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Global Group (Azure Partner)
April 30, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated on blockchain-integrated Security Operation Centers to monitor and manage cybersecurity threats leveraging decentralized technologies. Designed blockchain-based security frameworks, smart contracts, and ledgers to enhance data integrity and automate threat detection. Developed blockchain IT security policies accommodating consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs. Integrated decentralized identity management and blockchain-based access controls to exceed regulatory requirements. Utilized Solidity, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, Ethereum, and other tools combined with SQL and business intelligence platforms for secure infrastructure.
Regional IT Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (Google Partner)
July 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract-based audit and access-control frameworks across auto part supply chains. Led migration to distributed ledger-based warranty tracking using Fabric and Ethereum. Oversaw teams integrating decentralized messaging, PKI certificate handling, and Hyperledger for compliance reporting. Facilitated developer training in Solidity and Fabric SDK for scalable multi-region deployments.
IT Project Manager and Developer at Datatronic Google Developers Group
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Senior .NET developer specializing in Sitecore for a global press release distribution management system involving SOA-based multi-server, multi-process setup ensuring millisecond precision. Backend development using WCF services within an agile framework with two-week iterations.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Contract Jobs (Raiffeisen Bank, Julius Baer, AXPO, Viseca Payment Services, Atos)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Architected Kafka-native LLM microservices for on-chain risk scoring and trading intelligence, deployed containerized ML pipelines using FastAPI, HuggingFace, and TorchScript in air-gapped environments. Built ZK-aligned wallet infrastructure, optimized Solidity smart contracts for gas efficiency, integrated WalletConnect and Ledger sync across multi-chain rollups, delivered low-latency Kafka + Redis messaging for DeFi feeds, and developed fault-tolerant ML backends. Developed zkRollup-compatible payment pipelines, ledger sync leveraging zero-knowledge proof generation for identity compliance, and implemented transformer-based analytics for blockchain observability dashboards with Substrate-based consensus telemetry and trained small language models for predictive scoring.
ZK Blockchain + DevSecOps Engineer at STHREE - Contract Inselspital, Universitätspital Bern
September 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led ZK blockchain web3 infrastructure for Swiss eID/ePD systems, built Hyperledger Fabric integrations with on-chain PKI attestations, designed secure eHealth data layer with formal verification. Deployed Substrate-based identity systems with Kubernetes, integrated Ethereum smart contracts for credential issuance, optimized validator telemetry using Kafka, Prometheus, and RLHF-aligned anomaly detection.
Senior Blockchain Developer at Worldline
March 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led development of modular blockchain-based monitoring and security systems in Azure, integrated blockchain telemetry using Kafka and Prometheus for real-time alerting and fault detection. Hardened DeFi infrastructure with automated contract audits and cryptographic proof enforcement. Supported Switzerland’s Certificate Authority through decentralized PKI solutions using Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, and Solidity. Modernized wallet infrastructure and deployed secure infrastructure-as-code across multi-cloud clusters.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Valueleaf UBS (Contract)
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Built Ethereum and Hyperledger-based data workflows and decentralized smart contract systems ensuring AML-compliant transparency. Implemented smart contract fuzzing and vulnerability testing, optimized node-level infrastructure. Designed cross-chain ledger replication and consensus data warehousing using Solidity, IPFS, and Fabric for scalable analytic pipelines. Delivered enterprise blockchain governance aligned with audit and compliance standards.
Blockchain Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (IBM Partner)
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Managed development of blockchain integrated Security Operation Center to monitor cybersecurity threats. Designed blockchain security frameworks with Oracle ecosystems, smart contracts, and distributed ledgers for data integrity and threat automation. Developed blockchain IT security policies, integrated decentralized identity management and blockchain-based access controls exceeding regulatory compliance. Utilized Solidity, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, Ethereum, SQL, Kafka, Informatica PowerCenter, and Tableau for secure data modeling and visualization.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Global Group (Azure Partner)
April 30, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Developed blockchain-based security operation centers for enhanced transparency and resilience leveraging decentralized technologies. Implemented smart contracts and distributed ledgers to strengthen data integrity and automate threat detection. Provided blockchain-driven incident response advice and cryptographic protocol expertise. Developed security policies incorporating consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs to ensure compliance. Optimized performance and secure data replication using blockchain-powered data architectures.
Regional IT Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (Google Partner)
July 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract-based audit and access-control frameworks for auto part supply chains. Led migration to distributed ledger-based warranty tracking using Fabric and Ethereum. Oversaw teams integrating decentralized messaging, PKI cert handling, and Hyperledger for compliance reporting. Facilitated developer upskilling in Solidity and Fabric SDK for scalable multi-region deployments.
IT Project Manager and Developer at Datatronic Google Developers Group
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Senior .NET developer specializing in Sitecore for a global press release distribution management system. Developed backend WCF services within an agile framework ensuring millisecond precision in delivering active server pages across distributed networks.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Contract Jobs (Raiffeisen Bank, Julius Baer, AXPO, Viseca Payment Services, Atos)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Architected Kafka-native LLM microservices for on-chain risk scoring and trading intelligence. Deployed containerized ML pipelines using FastAPI, HuggingFace, and TorchScript in air-gapped banking environments. Integrated ArgoCD, Helm, and Terraform across Kubernetes clusters on Azure and AWS. Delivered CI/CD pipelines with GitHub, xRay, and GitHub Actions to support compliant DevSecOps for distributed systems implementing SNARK/STARK-based operations. Built ZK-aligned wallet infrastructure, optimized smart contracts using formal verification, integrated WalletConnect and Ledger sync across multi-chain rollups. Delivered low-latency messaging infrastructure for DeFi price feeds and validator monitoring. Developed zkRollup-compatible payment pipelines with real-time staking and transaction rollups. Implemented transformer-based analytics for web3 blockchain observability dashboards and trained small language models on validator logs.
ZK Blockchain + DevSecOps Engineer at STHREE - Contract Inselspital, Universitätspital Bern
September 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led ZK blockchain web3 infrastructure for Swiss eID/ePD systems. Built Hyperledger Fabric integrations with on-chain PKI attestations and designed a secure eHealth data layer with formal verification. Deployed Substrate-based identity systems with Kubernetes, integrated Ethereum smart contracts for credential issuance, and optimized validator telemetry using Kafka, Prometheus, and RLHF-aligned anomaly detection.
Senior Blockchain Developer at Worldline
March 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led development of modular blockchain-based monitoring and security systems in Azure, leveraging smart contracts and decentralized ledgers to enhance system resilience. Integrated blockchain telemetry into enterprise dashboards using Kafka and Prometheus for real-time alerting and validator fault detection. Hardened DeFi infrastructure with automated contract audits, cryptographic proofs, and CI/CD-based policy enforcement. Supported Switzerland’s Certificate Authority through decentralized PKI solutions using Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, and Solidity. Modernized legacy wallet infrastructure and deployed secure infrastructure-as-code across multi-cloud clusters.
Senior Blockchain Engineer (Contract) at Valueleaf UBS
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Built Ethereum and Hyperledger-based data workflows and decentralized smart contract systems to ensure AML-compliant financial transparency. Implemented smart contract fuzzing and blockchain-specific penetration testing for vulnerability analysis. Optimized node-level infrastructure for throughput and deterministic execution. Designed cross-chain ledger replication and consensus data warehousing using Solidity, IPFS, and Fabric for scalable, auditable analytics pipelines. Delivered enterprise-grade blockchain governance aligned with audit and compliance standards.
Blockchain Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (IBM Partner)
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated on the development of a blockchain-integrated Security Operation Center to monitor and manage cybersecurity threats using decentralized technologies. Designed blockchain-based security frameworks within Oracle ecosystems, implementing smart contracts and distributed ledgers to strengthen data integrity and automate threat detection. Provided expert advice on blockchain-driven incident response mechanisms, cryptographic protocols, and immutable audit trails. Developed blockchain-enhanced IT security policies using consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs to meet stringent compliance standards. Integrated decentralized identity management and access controls, and optimized data architectures for secure replication.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Global Group (Azure Partner)
April 30, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Developed blockchain-integrated Security Operation Center functionalities to proactively monitor and handle cybersecurity threats. Designed security frameworks embedding smart contracts and decentralized ledgers for data integrity and automated threat detection. Provided consultancy on blockchain-driven incident response mechanisms and cryptographic protocols. Enhanced IT security policies using blockchain technologies, ensuring compliance requirements were met or exceeded.
Regional IT Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (Google Partner)
July 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract-based audit and access-control frameworks across auto part supply chains. Led migration to distributed ledger-based warranty tracking using Fabric and Ethereum. Oversaw technical teams integrating decentralized messaging, PKI certificate handling, and Hyperledger for compliance reporting. Facilitated developer upskilling in Solidity and Fabric SDK for scalable multi-region deployments.
IT Project Manager and Developer at Datatronic Google Developers Group
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Senior .NET developer specializing in Sitecore for a global press release distribution management system. Developed SOA-based multi-server, multi-process setup ensuring millisecond precision in page delivery. Backend development involved WCF services within an agile framework managed by Rally with two-week iterations.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Contract Jobs
October 1, 2023 - Present
Architected Kafka-native LLM microservices for on-chain risk scoring and trading intelligence. Deployed containerized ML pipelines using FastAPI, HuggingFace, and TorchScript in air-gapped banking environments. Integrated ArgoCD, Helm, and Terraform across Kubernetes clusters on Azure and AWS. Delivered CI/CD pipelines with GitHub, xRay, and GitHub Actions to support compliant DevSecOps for distributed systems implementing SNARK/STARK-based operations. Built ZK-aligned wallet infrastructure and privacy-preserving data layers. Optimized Solidity-based smart contracts for gas efficiency and security using formal verification tools. Integrated wallet solutions and deployed low-latency messaging and fault-tolerant ML backends for DeFi price feeds and asset forecasting. Developed zkRollup-compatible payment pipelines and ledger sync between wallets. Implemented transformer-based analytics, integrating Substrate consensus telemetry and trained language models for predictive scoring and anoma
ZK Blockchain + DevSecOps Engineer at STHREE - Contract Inselspital, UniversitätsSpital Bern
September 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led zero-knowledge blockchain web3 infrastructure development for Swiss eID and ePD systems. Built Hyperledger Fabric integrations featuring on-chain PKI attestations and designed a secure eHealth data layer subject to formal verification. Deployed Substrate-based identity systems with Kubernetes orchestration. Integrated Ethereum smart contracts for credential issuance and optimized validator telemetry using Kafka, Prometheus, and RLHF-aligned anomaly detection solutions.
Senior Blockchain Developer at Worldline
March 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Spearheaded development of modular blockchain-based monitoring and security systems in Azure cloud. Leveraged smart contracts and decentralized ledgers to enhance infrastructure resilience. Integrated blockchain telemetry with Kafka and Prometheus enabling real-time alerting and validator fault detection. Hardened decentralized finance infrastructure through automated contract audits, cryptographic proofs, and CI/CD-based policy enforcement. Supported Switzerland's Certificate Authority via decentralized PKI solutions involving Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, and Solidity. Modernized legacy wallet infrastructure and deployed Infrastructure-as-Code across multi-cloud clusters.
Senior Blockchain Engineer (Contract) at ValueLeaf UBS
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Developed Ethereum and Hyperledger-based data workflows and decentralized smart contract systems for AML-compliant financial transparency. Conducted smart contract fuzzing and penetration testing for vulnerability analysis. Optimized node-level infrastructure for throughput and deterministic execution. Designed cross-chain ledger replication and consensus data warehousing with Solidity, IPFS, and Fabric to enable scalable, auditable analytics pipelines. Delivered enterprise-grade blockchain governance in adherence to audit and compliance standards.
Blockchain Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (IBM Partner)
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract-based audit and access control frameworks across automotive parts supply chains. Led migration to distributed ledger-based warranty tracking solutions using Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum. Supervised technical teams integrating decentralized messaging, PKI certificate handling, and Hyperledger for compliance reporting. Facilitated upskilling of developers in Solidity and Fabric SDK to support scalable multi-region deployments.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Global Group (Azure Partner)
April 30, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated on blockchain-integrated Security Operation Center initiatives for proactive cybersecurity threat monitoring leveraging decentralized technology. Designed blockchain-based security frameworks for Oracle systems, implementing smart contracts and distributed ledgers to enhance data integrity and automate threat detection. Advised on incident response mechanisms, cryptographic protocols, and immutable audit trails exceeding regulatory standards. Developed IT security policies incorporating consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs. Worked with CTO division on decentralized identity management and blockchain-based access controls.
Regional IT Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (Google Partner)
July 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract-based audit and access-control frameworks for automotive supply chains. Led technical teams on blockchain migration projects for warranty tracking leveraging Fabric and Ethereum. Oversaw decentralized messaging and PKI certification handling for compliance reporting. Facilitated developer upskilling in Solidity and Fabric SDK for scaling multi-region deployments.
IT Project Manager and Developer at Datatronic Google Developers Group
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Senior .NET developer focusing on Sitecore for a Global Press Release Distribution Management System. Developed backend WCF services in an agile two-week iteration framework. Ensured millisecond precision in active server page delivery across the client's multi-server, multi-process SOA-based distribution network.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Raiffeisen Bank, Julius Baer, AXPO, Viseca Payment Services, Atos
October 1, 2023 - Present
Architected Kafka-native LLM microservices for on-chain risk scoring and trading intelligence, containerized ML pipelines using FastAPI, HuggingFace, and TorchScript in secure banking environments. Delivered CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Helm and Terraform automation for Kubernetes clusters on Azure and AWS. Built ZK-aligned wallet infrastructure, optimized Solidity contracts for gas and security with formal verification, integrated WalletConnect and Ledger sync across multi-chain rollups. Delivered messaging infrastructure using Kafka and Redis for DeFi price feeds and validator monitoring. Developed zkRollup-compatible payment pipelines with real-time staking and event-based rollups. Supported encrypted messaging infrastructure using Substrate and confidential compute frameworks.
ZK Blockchain + DevSecOps Engineer at STHREE - Contract Inselspital, Universitätspital Bern
September 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led zero-knowledge blockchain web3 infrastructure development for Swiss eID and ePD systems. Integrated Hyperledger Fabric with on-chain PKI attestations and designed secure eHealth data layers with formal verification. Deployed Substrate-based identity systems, integrated Ethereum smart contracts for credential issuance, and implemented validator telemetry with Kafka and Prometheus alongside RLHF-aligned anomaly detection.
Senior Blockchain Developer at Worldline
March 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led development of modular blockchain monitoring and security systems using Azure cloud. Integrated blockchain telemetry into dashboards with Kafka and Prometheus. Hardened DeFi infrastructure with automated contract audits and cryptographic proofs. Supported Switzerland’s Certificate Authority with decentralized PKI using Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS and Solidity. Modernized wallet infrastructure and deployed infrastructure-as-code in multi-cloud clusters.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Valueleaf UBS (Contract)
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Built Ethereum and Hyperledger-based data workflows and decentralized smart contract systems for AML-compliant financial transparency. Implemented penetration testing of smart contracts, optimized node infrastructure for throughput, and designed cross-chain ledger replication with Solidity, IPFS, and Fabric. Delivered enterprise-grade blockchain governance aligned with compliance.
Blockchain Project Manager (Comeback) at LKQ Corporation (IBM Partner)
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Managed blockchain projects integrating security monitoring, smart contracts and decentralized ledgers within Oracle ecosystems to improve cybersecurity and transparency. Developed blockchain-enhanced security policies incorporating consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs. Integrated decentralized identity management and blockchain-based access controls to exceed regulatory requirements. Advised on incident response and audit trail mechanisms. Utilized Solidity, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, Ethereum, and various data modeling tools.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Global Group (Azure Partner)
April 30, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated on blockchain-integrated Security Operation Centers for cybersecurity threat management leveraging decentralized technologies and distributed ledgers. Designed blockchain security frameworks within Oracle ecosystems. Delivered smart contract automation to strengthen data integrity and automate threat detection. Developed IT security policies integrating consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs across blockchain environments. Worked closely with CTO division on decentralized identity and access control implementations.
Regional IT Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (Google Partner)
July 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract based audit and access control frameworks for auto supply chains. Led migration to distributed ledger-based warranty tracking using Fabric and Ethereum. Oversaw technical teams integrating decentralized messaging, PKI handling, and Hyperledger for compliance reporting. Facilitated upskilling in Solidity and Fabric SDK for multi-region deployments.
IT Project Manager and Developer at Datatronic Google Developers Group
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Senior .NET developer specializing in Sitecore for global press release distribution management systems. Developed backend WCF services ensuring millisecond precision delivery within an agile framework.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Raiffeisen Bank, Julius Baer (via Bosshard), AXPO (IT Divisions), Viseca Payment Services (via Callista), Atos (via Alium Consultancy)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Architected Kafka-native LLM microservices for on-chain risk scoring and trading intelligence. Deployed containerized ML pipelines using FastAPI, HuggingFace, and TorchScript in air-gapped banking environments. Integrated ArgoCD, Helm, and Terraform across Kubernetes clusters on Azure and AWS. Delivered CI/CD pipelines with GitHub, xRay, and GitHub Actions to support compliant DevSecOps for distributed systems implementing SNARK/STARK-based operations. Built ZK-aligned wallet infrastructure and optimized Solidity-based smart contracts for gas efficiency and security using formal verification tools. Delivered low-latency messaging infrastructure for DeFi price feeds and validator monitoring using Kafka and Redis and built Rust-based smart contracts with ZK-snark-compatible hooks on Cosmos SDK. Developed zkRollup-compatible payment pipelines, engineered ledger sync between wallets, and integrated zero-knowledge proof generation for compliance and anomaly detection. Implemented transforme
ZK Blockchain + DevSecOps Engineer at STHREE - Contract Inselspital, Universitätspital Bern
September 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led ZK blockchain Web3 infrastructure for Swiss eID/ePD systems. Built Hyperledger Fabric integrations with on-chain PKI attestations and designed a secure eHealth data layer using formal verification. Deployed Substrate-based identity systems with Kubernetes, integrated Ethereum smart contracts for credential issuance, and optimized validator telemetry using Kafka, Prometheus, and RLHF-aligned anomaly detection.
Senior Blockchain Developer at Worldline
March 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led the development of modular blockchain-based monitoring and security systems in Azure, leveraging smart contracts and decentralized ledgers to enhance system resilience. Integrated blockchain telemetry into enterprise dashboards using Kafka and Prometheus for real-time alerting and validator fault detection. Hardened DeFi infrastructure with automated contract audits and cryptographic proofs, supporting Switzerland's Certificate Authority with decentralized PKI solutions. Modernized legacy wallet infrastructure and deployed secure infrastructure-as-code across multi-cloud clusters.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Valueleaf UBS (Contract)
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Built Ethereum and Hyperledger-based data workflows and decentralized smart contract systems to ensure AML-compliant financial transparency. Implemented smart contract fuzzing and blockchain-specific penetration testing for vulnerability analysis. Optimized node-level infrastructure for throughput and deterministic execution. Designed cross-chain ledger replication and consensus data warehousing for scalable, auditable analytics pipelines. Delivered enterprise-grade blockchain governance aligned with audit and compliance standards.
Blockchain Project Manager (Comeback) and Senior Blockchain Engineer at LKQ Corporation (IBM Partner and Google Partner)
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated on developing a blockchain-integrated Security Operation Center to monitor cybersecurity threats leveraging decentralized technologies. Designed blockchain security frameworks within Oracle ecosystems and developed blockchain-enhanced IT security policies using consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs. Integrated decentralized identity management and blockchain-based access controls, exceeding regulatory requirements. Utilized Solidity, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, and Ethereum along with blockchain frameworks and SQL, Kafka for secure and transparent data infrastructure. Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract-based audit and access control frameworks across supply chains and led migration to distributed ledger-based warranty tracking.
IT Project Manager and Developer at Datatronic Google Developers Group
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Senior .NET developer specializing in Sitecore for a global press release distribution system with highly SOA-based architecture ensuring millisecond precision across distributed networks. Backend development leveraging WCF services within an agile framework managed in Rally.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer (Contract Roles) at Raiffeisen Bank
October 1, 2023 - Present
Architected Kafka-native LLM microservices for on-chain risk scoring and trading intelligence. Deployed containerized ML pipelines using FastAPI, HuggingFace, and TorchScript in air-gapped banking environments. Integrated ArgoCD, Helm, and Terraform across Kubernetes clusters on Azure and AWS. Delivered CI/CD pipelines with GitHub, xRay, and GitHub Actions to support compliant DevSecOps for distributed systems implementing SNARK/STARK-based Ops.
Senior Blockchain Developer at Worldline
March 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led development of modular blockchain-based monitoring and security systems in Azure, leveraging smart contracts and decentralized ledgers to enhance system resilience. Integrated blockchain telemetry into enterprise dashboards using Kafka and Prometheus for real-time alerting and validator fault detection. Hardened DeFi infrastructure with automated contract audits, cryptographic proofs, and CI/CD-based policy enforcement. Supported Switzerland’s Certificate Authority through decentralized PKI solutions using Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, and Solidity. Modernized legacy wallet infrastructure and deployed secure infrastructure-as-code across multi-cloud clusters.
Senior Blockchain Engineer at Valueleaf UBS (Contract)
March 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Built Ethereum and Hyperledger-based data workflows and decentralized smart contract systems to ensure AML-compliant financial transparency. Implemented smart contract fuzzing and blockchain-specific penetration testing for vulnerability analysis. Optimized node-level infrastructure for throughput and deterministic execution. Designed cross-chain ledger replication and consensus data warehousing using Solidity, IPFS, and Fabric for scalable, auditable analytics pipelines. Delivered enterprise-grade blockchain governance aligned with audit and compliance standards.
Blockchain Project Manager (Comeback) at LKQ Corporation (IBM Partner)
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Collaborated on the development of a blockchain-integrated Security Operation Center to monitor and manage cybersecurity threats using decentralized technologies for enhanced transparency and resilience. Designed blockchain-based security frameworks within Oracle ecosystems, implementing smart contracts and distributed ledgers to strengthen data integrity and automate threat detection. Provided expert advice on blockchain-driven incident response mechanisms, cryptographic protocols, and immutable audit trails. Developed blockchain-enhanced IT security policies incorporating consensus algorithms and zero-knowledge proofs. Integrated decentralized identity management and blockchain-based access controls, exceeding regulatory requirements. Utilized Solidity, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, IPFS, Ethereum, and smart contract frameworks along with SQL, Kafka, and other tools for secure data modeling and architecture.
Regional IT Project Manager at LKQ Corporation (Google Partner)
July 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Managed enterprise adoption of smart contract-based audit and access-control frameworks across auto part supply chains. Led migration to distributed ledger-based warranty tracking using Fabric and Ethereum. Oversaw technical teams integrating decentralized messaging, PKI cert handling, and Hyperledger for compliance reporting. Facilitated developer upskilling in Solidity and Fabric SDK for scalable multi-region deployments.
IT Project Manager and Developer at Datatronic Google Developers Group
December 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025
Senior .NET developer specializing in Sitecore for a Global Press Release Distribution Management System. Managed a highly SOA-based multi-server, multi-process setup ensuring millisecond precision in delivering active server pages across the client's distribution network. Backend development relied on WCF services within an agile framework managed in Rally with two-week iterations.
ZK Blockchain + DevSecOps Engineer at STHREE - Contract Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern
September 30, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led zero-knowledge blockchain web3 infrastructure for Swiss eID/ePD systems. Built Hyperledger Fabric integrations with on-chain PKI attestations and designed a secure eHealth data layer with formal verification. Deployed Substrate-based identity systems with Kubernetes, integrated Ethereum smart contracts for credential issuance, and optimized validator telemetry using Kafka, Prometheus, and RLHF-aligned anomaly detection.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer at Julius Baer (via Bosshard)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Built zero-knowledge aligned wallet infrastructure and privacy-preserving data layers. Optimized Solidity-based smart contracts for gas efficiency and security using formal verification tools such as Slither and MythX. Integrated WalletConnect and Ledger sync across multi-chain rollups, focusing on modular staking and slippage-safe swaps.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer at AXPO (IT Divisions)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered low-latency messaging infrastructure using Kafka and Redis for DeFi price feeds and validator monitoring. Deployed Rust-based smart contracts with zk-snark-compatible hooks on Cosmos SDK. Built fault-tolerant ML backends to support asset forecasting and execution.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer at Viseca Payment Services (via Callista)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developed zkRollup-compatible payment pipelines with real-time staking and event-based transaction rollups. Engineered ledger sync between custodial and self-custodial wallets leveraging zero-knowledge proof generation for identity compliance and ML-based anomaly detection.
LLM + Web3 Infrastructure Engineer at Atos (via Alium Consultancy)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Implemented transformer-based analytics for web3 blockchain observability dashboards. Integrated Substrate-based consensus telemetry with Kafka and trained small language models (QLoRA, GGUF) on validator logs for predictive scoring. Supported secure deployment of confidential messaging infrastructure using Triton and PyTorch with Rust-based messaging interfaces.

Education

Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Computer Science M1 at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Doctorate at Keele University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Computer Science M1 at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Doctorate at Keele University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
M1 Computer Science at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Juris Doctor of Law at Keele University Doctorate
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Cyber Security & Advanced Networking at University of Oxford CATS
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Computer Science M1 at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Doctorate at Keele University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Cyber Security & Advanced Networking at University of Oxford CATS
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Computer Science M1 at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Doctorate at Keele University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
M1 Computer Science at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Doctorate at Keele University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Master of Science at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Computer Science M1 at Staffordshire University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Doctorate at Keele University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
HuggingFace Transformers & LoRA Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
OpenAI Prompt Engineering
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
zkEVM / Solidity Developer (Polygon / ZK Hack)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Kafka + Streaming ML Pipelines
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Azure AI / GCP Vertex AI
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
IBM Blockchain & Cloudfoundry Admin II
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
HuggingFace Transformers & LoRA Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
OpenAI Prompt Engineering
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
zkEVM / Solidity Developer (Polygon / ZK Hack)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Kafka + Streaming ML Pipelines
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Azure AI / GCP Vertex AI
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
IBM Blockchain & Cloudfoundry Admin II
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
HuggingFace Transformers & LoRA Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
OpenAI Prompt Engineering
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
zkEVM / Solidity Developer (Polygon / ZK Hack)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Kafka + Streaming ML Pipelines
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Azure AI / GCP Vertex AI
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
IBM Blockchain & Cloudfoundry Admin II
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
HuggingFace Transformers & LoRA Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
OpenAI Prompt Engineering
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
zkEVM / Solidity Developer (Polygon / ZK Hack)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Kafka + Streaming ML Pipelines
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Azure AI / GCP Vertex AI
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
IBM Blockchain & Cloudfoundry Admin II
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
HuggingFace Transformers & LoRA Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
OpenAI Prompt Engineering
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
zkEVM / Solidity Developer (Polygon / ZK Hack)
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Kafka + Streaming ML Pipelines
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Azure AI / GCP Vertex AI
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
IBM Blockchain & Cloudfoundry Admin II
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
HuggingFace Transformers & LoRA Certification
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
OpenAI Prompt Engineering
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
zkEVM / Solidity Developer (Polygon / ZK Hack)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Kafka + Streaming ML Pipelines
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Azure AI / GCP Vertex AI
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
IBM Blockchain & Cloudfoundry Admin II
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
HuggingFace Transformers & LoRA Certification
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
OpenAI Prompt Engineering
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
zkEVM / Solidity Developer (Polygon / ZK Hack)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Kafka + Streaming ML Pipelines
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Azure AI / GCP Vertex AI
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
IBM Blockchain & Cloudfoundry Admin II
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Government, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services