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Hugo González

Hugo González

Fullstack Web3 Architect

Summary

With over 11 years of experience, I am a senior full stack developer specializing in backend engineering and Web3 development. My expertise spans automotive, healthcare, and blockchain sectors, with transformative projects for Lincoln Automotives, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, and emerging decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. I have designed and deployed secure, scalable systems, developed Ethereum smart contracts, and led cross-chain integrations for blockchain protocols. Skilled in balancing architectural integrity with expedient delivery, I excel in software architecture, system design, and fostering collaborative, remote work environments. My recent work includes refactoring core client-facing products, integrating AI solutions, and building cutting-edge decentralized applications (dApps) that drive innovation in Web3.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Fullstack Web3 Developer

Kima Finance
08.2024 - Current
  • Deployed several Web3 and full-stack applications on Google Cloud with continuous integration pipelines using Docker and GitHub, ensuring seamless development and deployment workflows.
  • Working directly under the CTO to manage a team of senior developers , leading the refactoring of a core client-facing product by enhancing its underlying architecture to ensure scalability and long-term maintainability.
  • Responsible for fixing, upgrading, and maintaining multiple React and Next.js applications , ensuring optimal performance, modernized features, and improved user experiences across the company's products.
  • Built and deployed smart contract solutions , including ERC-20 tokens and NFT integrations (e.g., KIMA_NFT ), leveraging the Sepolia testnet for testing and validation.
  • Refactored Kima's cross-chain bridge to support plugins for major networks like Solana, Bitcoin, EVM, Tron, and Fiat , enhancing interoperability and scalability.
  • Designed and implemented liquidity pool aggregation systems , enabling off-chain pre-calculation of potential returns using DEX types and curve data.
  • Authored technical documentation on Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) , clearly explaining their role in securing Kima's signing algorithms and enhancing system transparency.

SENIOR DEFI ENGINEER

BLACK MAGIC MONEY
05.2022 - Current
  • Architected a high-performance blockchain trading platform, handling over $100M in liquidity with Solidity smart contracts, achieving 1000 TPS using TypeScript for transaction scripting
  • Implemented advanced cross-chain strategies, utilizing Rust and Solidity, to efficiently integrate with Paraswap and Kyberswap APIs
  • Developed AI-based pathfinding algorithms to identify liquidity discrepancies in DeFi protocols, using WASM and Rust for real-time 3D visualization of liquidity paths
  • Created custom network queues and a meta aggregator to calculate optimal quotes every millisecond, drastically improving API uptime and data accuracy
  • Significantly reduced permutation generation time for cryptocurrency pairs from a year to seconds by transitioning from Python to C++
  • Leveraged Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment and orchestration, enhancing platform scalability and reducing operational overhead
  • Used cutting-edge technology like bun.js to enhance API call throughput by over 50%, ensuring faster data processing and response times
  • Reverse-engineered smart contracts of leading crypto platforms, translating low-level bytecode to assembly instructions, which unveiled underlying mathematical models that were leveraged to discover and exploit alpha for optimized trading strategies
  • Effectively led a multidisciplinary team in building a scalable nonce management system using Rust and C++, enhancing transaction reliability
  • Achieved significant market adoption by leveraging advanced DeFi protocols, demonstrating the platform's robustness and innovation

LEAD UI/UX DESIGNER

EDUCE GROUP
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Engineered advanced CRM systems for Ford and Johnson & Johnson using Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and Vuetify, optimizing front-end scalability and interactivity
  • Implemented advanced CSS Grid and Flexbox for responsive designs, integrating JavaScript ES6+ features for enhanced user experience
  • Coordinated API development with back-end teams, employing RESTful practices and JSON data structures for seamless user experience integration
  • Architected and deployed modular Vue.js components and state management with Vuex, ensuring high-performance and maintainable code
  • Devised and implemented a dynamic CSS architecture using SASS and LESS preprocessors, enabling customizable themes and styles for diverse client needs
  • Developed intuitive UI/UX dashboards and login sequences for Lincoln Automotives, incorporating Vue Router for efficient navigation and state management
  • Adopted Agile methodologies, leading sprint planning, and retrospectives to enhance team productivity and software development lifecycle efficiency
  • Optimized web applications for mobile responsiveness and bandwidth efficiency using advanced CSS techniques and JavaScript optimization strategies
  • Mentored junior designers in Vue.js, Nuxt.js, and modern web design principles, enhancing team skill set and fostering a culture of continuous learning
  • Collaborated in RESTful API integration, contributing to Node.js back-end systems, and ensuring consistency across the full-stack development process
  • Led the restructuring of database connections into a federated data style, reducing redundancy and centralizing updates while keeping client databases separate, enhancing data integrity and operational efficiency

FULL STACK DEVELOPER

CONTRACTED
11.2015 - 08.2021
  • Architected and built advanced web applications using Node.js, React, and Laravel, focusing on scalable, secure backend and responsive frontend designs
  • Implemented complex features and enhanced performance by integrating RESTful APIs, leveraging Node.js and Express.js for server-side logic
  • Refactored and optimized existing codebases, significantly improving application performance and user experience using Vue.js and React
  • Developed custom solutions for data management and storage optimization using MongoDB and MySQL, resulting in efficient data processing and retrieval
  • Led Agile development teams, applying Scrum and Kanban methodologies to streamline development processes and enhance team efficiency
  • Conducted extensive code reviews and debugging sessions, employing Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative coding practices
  • Designed and implemented responsive UI/UX, utilizing CSS3 and modern JavaScript frameworks, to create adaptive and interactive web interfaces
  • Mentored junior developers and interns, providing guidance in full-stack development techniques and best practices, fostering a culture of learning and growth
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to align development goals with business objectives and user needs
  • Continuously researched and integrated emerging technologies, keeping the tech stack updated and competitive in the evolving digital landscape

TECHNICAL LIAISON

ISHOWCASE INC.
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Developed logical operational steps for information systems using flowchart tools, improving data processing efficiency and system performance
  • Utilized SQL and NoSQL databases to optimize data retrieval and reporting, significantly enhancing business decision-making processes
  • Implemented troubleshooting protocols and problem-solving techniques to resolve technical issues, ensuring high system reliability and availability
  • Crafted dynamic reporting systems using JavaScript and PHP, providing real-time business insights to management and stakeholders
  • Enhanced team and business function efficiency through systematic evaluation and optimization of workflows and processes

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

HERBAL TROPICS
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Collaborated on design projects using Photoshop and Illustrator, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with client branding and marketing strategies
  • Applied design fundamentals in typography and color theory to produce effective marketing materials, leading to increased brand recognition
  • Managed design projects end-to-end, demonstrating strong project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Orchestrated with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into web and print formats, enhancing the overall product quality
  • Delivered creative design solutions that consistently exceeded client expectations and contributed to successful marketing campaigns

Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PROGRAMMING

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

Skills

System Design

Designing scalable secure systems

Federated data architectures

Rust

Solidity

Vyper

TypeScript

Python

Ethereum smart contracts

Hardhat

ethersjs

DeFi development

Meta-aggregator development

Pathfinding algorithms for liquidity pools

React

Nextjs

threejs

3D rendering

Deploying databases

Optimizing databases

Asynchronous programming

Multithreading

Tokio runtime

WASM Rust bindings

AWS

Google Cloud

Docker

DevOps pipelines

Git

NixOS

Systemd

Continuous deployment workflows

AI integration

Algorithm visualization

Algorithm optimization

Agile environments

Jira

Project management

Translating technical concepts

Managing teams

Stakeholder communication

Timeline

Fullstack Web3 Developer

Kima Finance
08.2024 - Current

SENIOR DEFI ENGINEER

BLACK MAGIC MONEY
05.2022 - Current

LEAD UI/UX DESIGNER

EDUCE GROUP
08.2021 - 08.2022

FULL STACK DEVELOPER

CONTRACTED
11.2015 - 08.2021

TECHNICAL LIAISON

ISHOWCASE INC.
08.2014 - 10.2015

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

HERBAL TROPICS
11.2013 - 07.2014

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PROGRAMMING

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

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