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Luis Rivera Web3 Engineer & Technical Lead
Fullstack Engineer | DeFi Infrastructure | EVM | SVM |
I build scalable blockchain systems and lead technical teams. Focused on DeFi protocol architecture, trading infrastructure, and secure smart contract design.
// about
// experience
Technical Project Manager
Ratherlabs
2024 — 2026
Led multiple high-impact Web3 infrastructure and trading projects across Solana, Ethereum, and TON ecosystems, overseeing architecture design, smart contract development, and cross-functional team execution. Directed the development of a multi-chain trading terminal (Cooking.gg) built on Solana, integrating launchpads, DEXs, liquidity providers, perpetual markets (Hyperliquid), advanced order systems (limit, TP/SL, DCA, TWAP, VWAP), on-chain indexing infrastructure (gRPC nodes), TradingView Advanced Charts, custodial wallet infrastructure (Turnkey), and referral fee systems. Managed the v2 upgrade of a production staking platform (TARS PRO), translating client requirements into technical execution, leading smart contract development in Rust (Anchor framework), integrating The Graph for on-chain metrics, and coordinating third-party audits prior to mainnet deployment. Led the development of an EVM-compatible ZK-rollup Layer 2 over TON (Pyton), applying zk-proofs via Polygon CDK, building smart contracts in Solidity, Rust, TACT, and WebAssembly, and deploying a controlled testnet environment for ecosystem onboarding. Strong focus on blockchain architecture, DeFi systems, ZK infrastructure, cross-chain environments (EVM/SVM/TON), and high-performance trading platforms.
Web3 Product Leader
ScalaNet
2024 — 2024
Led the development of a cross-border consignment dApp built on Ethereum, overseeing architecture, smart contract logic, and system design. Implemented ERC-20 Permit integrations to enable sponsored transactions and seamless user interactions. Designed and developed an on-chain indexer to track and validate confirmed transactions, ensuring data integrity and operational transparency. Architected the platform’s Bid/Ask marketplace logic and dispute/appeals system to support secure and trust-minimized interactions between buyers and sellers.
Blockchain Engineer
Independent
2021 — Present
Blockchain developer specialized in NFT infrastructure and smart contract engineering across Ethereum and Polygon networks. Designed, developed, tested, and deployed ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-20, and ERC-777 smart contracts using Hardhat, managing full lifecycle deployments (local, testnet, and mainnet). Built custom minting architectures including ERC-20-based minting, referral systems, and advanced mint logic. Developed generative NFT trait algorithms in Python and managed decentralized metadata storage (Pinata, web3.storage, IPFS). Led frontend development of minting platforms and Web3 integrations using ReactJS and EtherJS, deploying production-ready applications via Vercel. Contributed to multiple NFT collections and blockchain-based gaming/gambling platforms.
Project Manager
10Pearls
2019 — 2026
Agile Project & Delivery Manager leading cross-functional tech teams to deliver high-impact web, mobile, cloud, and blockchain solutions. I manage full project lifecycles — from requirements gathering and backlog strategy to sprint planning, prioritization, and delivery governance — ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution. Experienced in client-facing leadership, resource optimization, and commercial proposal development. Strong background across modern stacks, cloud infrastructure, and Web3 ecosystems.
// projects
GPBible
Led the architecture and development of GPBible, an AI-powered spiritual companion app designed to blend Scripture, conversational AI, and community features into a unified faith-based digital experience. Built a scalable mobile application using React Native with a Node.js backend, integrating Amazon Bedrock Agent Core to power an intelligent AI spiritual assistant capable of contextual Bible-based conversations, prayer requests, and guided reflections. Designed and implemented real-time chat systems, Bible content management, AI-generated devotionals, weekly goal frameworks, narrated interactive stories, and community chat features—delivering a full-stack AI-driven product deployed to both App Store and Google Play.
impact: Launched a production AI-powered mobile app on iOS and Android.
Pochi.po
Architect and lead developer behind pochi.po, an AI-powered autonomous agent that detects viral Twitter trends and automatically tokenizes them on-chain, creating a fully automated meme-token generation and trading ecosystem. Designed and implemented an end-to-end system that scrapes real-time Twitter data, evaluates meme potential using AI (Anthropic Claude via Coinbase AgentKit), and automatically launches tokens on Base Sepolia via Moonshot. The platform integrates token creation, automated trading, custodial wallet infrastructure, and auto-sniping capabilities—removing the need for manual research and execution in the meme economy. Built a full-stack DeFi-enabled product where users can explore AI-generated tokens, create wallets, manage balances, trade tokens, and automate early-entry strategies. The entire system is containerized, cloud-deployed, and production-ready.
impact: Built a fully autonomous AI agent that evaluates real-time social trends and tokenizes them on-chain.
Cooking.gg
Leading the architecture and development of Cooking.gg, a high-performance multi-integration trading terminal built on Solana, designed to aggregate launchpads, liquidity providers, DEXs, and perpetual markets into a unified execution interface. Architected advanced trading infrastructure including custom buy/sell systems with limit orders, take profit/stop loss, DCA, TWAP, and VWAP strategies powered by integrated routing systems. Built a blockchain indexer using gRPC nodes to capture real-time launchpad token activity, market data, and metadata. Integrated Hyperliquid perpetuals trading, TradingView Advanced Charts SDK for professional-grade charting, and Turnkey custodial wallet infrastructure supporting both EVM and SVM chains. Designed and implemented an on-chain referral and fee distribution system to power platform growth and revenue sharing.
impact: Delivered a production-ready trading terminal integrating launchpads, DEXs, and perpetual markets.
TARS Staking
Led the full upgrade and relaunch of the TARS PRO Staking Platform (v2), overseeing smart contract architecture, development execution, and production deployment. Translated business requirements into structured user stories and technical specifications, coordinating cross-functional development teams to deliver a secure and scalable staking infrastructure. Built staking smart contracts in Rust using the Anchor framework and integrated on-chain analytics via The Graph to enable transparent performance tracking. Coordinated third-party security audit (BlockGenesys) prior to production release and successfully deployed the upgraded staking platform to mainnet.
impact: Delivered audited staking smart contracts deployed to production.
PyTON
Led the development of an EVM-compatible ZK-Rollup Layer 2 built over the TON blockchain, bridging Ethereum tooling with TON infrastructure to enable scalable, low-cost execution environments. Directed cross-functional teams across protocol design, smart contract development, and infrastructure deployment. Translated complex client requirements into structured user stories and technical roadmaps, aligning product vision with zk-proof implementation strategy. Applied zk-rollup architecture using Polygon CDK, overseeing smart contract development in Solidity, TACT, Rust, and WebAssembly. Successfully deployed a controlled testnet environment and initiated ecosystem onboarding.
impact: Led the architecture and execution of an EVM-compatible ZK Layer 2 over TON.
ScalaNet
Led the end-to-end development of a cross-border consignment dApp built on Ethereum, overseeing smart contract architecture, marketplace logic, and mobile application delivery. Designed and implemented ERC-20 Permit (EIP-2612) integrations to enable sponsored transactions, optimizing user onboarding and reducing friction in the consignment flow. Architected a full Bid/Ask marketplace mechanism to facilitate secure interactions between buyers and sellers, along with a structured dispute and appeals system. Built a custom blockchain indexer to track on-chain transactions and validate confirmed transfers, ensuring transparency and data integrity. Additionally, developed the cross-platform mobile application in Flutter, delivering native iOS and Android apps integrated with the Web3 backend.
impact: Delivered a production-ready Ethereum-based consignment dApp with marketplace logic.
CinSity Casino
Core blockchain developer behind CinSity Casino’s Web3 infrastructure, leading the development of NFT minting systems, gambling/betting platforms, and smart contract deployments across Ethereum and Polygon. Architected and deployed multiple token standards (ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-20, ERC-777) to support Founder Passes, in-platform assets, and token-based mechanics. Built and integrated Web3-enabled frontend applications using React and Ethers.js, ensuring seamless interaction between users and on-chain logic. Managed full smart contract lifecycle from development and testing to mainnet deployment, delivering production-ready blockchain integrations for a live betting ecosystem.
impact: Integrated Web3 transaction flows into gambling and betting platforms.
Peruvian Dog Club
Lead developer behind Peruvian Dog Club, an ERC-721 NFT project built on Ethereum combining social impact, financial education, and Web3-native growth mechanics. Architected and deployed a custom minting infrastructure featuring an on-chain referral system that rewards users in ETH for driving new participants, creating a built-in viral acquisition model. The project allocates a percentage of primary sales toward educational support for underserved communities in Peru while providing financial education initiatives to NFT holders. Designed the smart contract architecture, referral reward logic, and mint flow to ensure transparency, scalability, and secure distribution of incentives.
impact: Built and deployed a production-ready ERC-721 NFT collection with custom referral reward mechanics.
The Immigrant Collection
Sole developer behind The Immigrant Collection, an ERC-721 NFT project built on Ethereum with a social-impact mission, allocating a percentage of primary sales to immigrant-support organizations in Mexico. Architected and deployed the full NFT infrastructure, including smart contract development, minting logic, metadata structure, and on-chain reward mechanics aligned with a Play-to-Earn model for holders. Designed the technical foundation to support long-term scalability and community incentives.
impact: Built and deployed a fully functional ERC-721 NFT infrastructure aligned with a social-impact funding model.
// skills
Blockchain
Backend
Frontend
DevOps
AI
Leadership
// certifications
Winner of Road to Web3 Hackathon
ETH Global · 2022
With the Whiz team we proposed a test to earn platform deployed on Polygon Blockchain where users were able to earn money by testing product designs of owners.
DAOs on Etherum Blockchain
Buildspace · 2022
Buildspace online workshow for building a DAO o n Rinkeby Ethereum Blockchain with Javascript and ThirdWeb Framework. ERC-1155 and ERC-20 tokens.
Generative NFT Projects on Ethereum Blockchain
Buildspace · 2022
Buildspace online workshow for building a generative NFT project on Rinkeby Ethereum Blockchain with on-chain metadata. Build with solidity, hardhat and React.JS. ERC-721 token.
Scrum Master
Scrum Study · 2021
Theory and application of Scrum Projects. Themes, Epics, User Stories, Sprint Planning, Daily Meetings, Sprint Retrospective, Poker Game, User Persona and Empathy Map.
Deep Learning with Python and Keras
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia · 2021
Theory and application of Deep Learning and machine learning models with Keras Multilayer Perceptron, Convolutional Neural Networks, LSTM, GaNs, Pipelines and generatives algorithms.
Finalist of Entel Gaming Hackathon 2k21
Innova Entel · 2021
Top ten finalist of the competition. Build a Pixel Unity Game based on Jetpack Joyride with a Score Module Backend built on Flask Framework.
Winner of Entel Datathon 2k21
Innova Entel · 2021
First place on object detection challenge. Build two You Only Look Once based models that could locate and detect dates and signatures on low quality images with 98% F1 Score.
// contact
Get in touch for consulting, collaborations, or technical leadership roles.