Core Expertise

Deep technical specialization across distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and performance optimization

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Blockchain & Distributed Systems

Building scalable blockchain infrastructure and consensus mechanisms for enterprise-grade distributed systems.

Hyperledger Besu QBFT Smart Contracts Solidity
  • Core maintainer of Hyperledger Besu blockchain client
  • Implemented QBFT consensus protocol optimizations
  • Designed private transaction mechanisms for enterprise networks
  • Built automated chain data backup and recovery systems
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Cloud Native Infrastructure

Architecting and deploying scalable cloud-native solutions with advanced orchestration and automation.

Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker
  • Developed custom Kubernetes operators for complex workloads
  • Architected multi-region AWS deployments (EKS, S3, ENI)
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform
  • Orchestrated multi-cloud deployment strategies
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Networking & Storage

Low-level networking protocols and high-performance storage solutions with custom firmware development.

TCP/IP BGP NVMe P4
  • Optimized BGP and OSPF routing protocols for enterprise networks
  • Developed NVMe-oF firmware for high-speed storage
  • Built custom ASIC SDK for packet processing acceleration
  • Programmed P4/NPL pipelines for network optimization
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Security & Performance

Implementing robust security measures and performance optimization across complex distributed systems.

TLS/mTLS Wireshark GDB Valgrind
  • Implemented end-to-end TLS/mTLS security frameworks
  • Built automated certificate management systems
  • Conducted deep performance profiling and optimization
  • Advanced debugging with Wireshark, GDB, and Valgrind

Professional Journey

Building credibility through detailed work history and demonstrating career progression in blockchain and platform engineering

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Platform Software Engineer

Kaleido
2023 – Present
  • Hyperledger Besu maintainer with deep blockchain expertise
  • QBFT consensus improvements and optimization
  • Kubernetes operator development for scalable deployments
  • Bitcoin node service implementation and integration
Key Achievement
Reduced blockchain storage by 70% through RocksDB optimization
  • Led AWS integration initiatives for cloud-native blockchain solutions
  • Architected high-performance storage solutions for enterprise blockchain networks
  • Contributed to open-source blockchain ecosystem development
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Technical Leader

Cisco Systems
2021 – 2023
  • ASR9k Silicon One development and optimization
  • In-Service Software Upgrade logic implementation
  • P4/NPL packet processing engine development
  • Resource management frameworks design
Key Achievement
Led ISSU implementation minimizing downtime across hardware teams
  • Built comprehensive debug infrastructure for network hardware
  • Mentored cross-functional teams on advanced networking protocols
  • Optimized packet processing performance by 40% through algorithmic improvements
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Senior Storage Firmware Engineer

NetApp
2014 – 2021
  • NVMe/NVMe-oF disk shelf firmware development
  • Secure boot implementation for enterprise storage
  • CI/CD pipeline dockerization and automation
  • Agile transformation leadership across engineering teams
Key Achievement
Open-sourced qualification tools improving industry standards
  • Pioneered firmware testing frameworks adopted company-wide
  • Reduced firmware deployment time by 60% through automation
  • Established security best practices for storage firmware development

Let's Connect

Ready to build the future of distributed systems together?

I'm always interested in discussing blockchain technology, platform engineering challenges, and exciting project opportunities.

256-714-6588
North Carolina, USA

Open to consulting opportunities, technical advisory roles, and full-time positions in blockchain and distributed systems.

Available for Projects
Blockchain Distributed Systems Platform Engineering Technical Advisory