Aleksandr Ivannikov
Senior Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
SUMMARY
Senior Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer with 12+ years of software development experience (8+ years of Web3, DeFi, NFT, and tokenized systems). Since 2016, I have been working as an independent contractor and startup consultant, partnering with early-stage teams. This gave me the opportunity to deliver end-to-end products (smart contracts, open source forks, backend APIs, frontend dApps, DevOps) for multiple startups, often as the first or core engineer driving product launches. Proven track record of raising $15M+ for clients through token sales and NFT projects, and delivering audit-ready smart contracts and scalable platforms. Thrives in startup environments, wearing multiple hats and aligning technical execution with business growth. My key strength is system-level thinking — the ability to design project architecture from the ground up, aligning technical execution with business growth. Broad expertise across adjacent fields and high adaptability allow me to quickly dive into any project and create effective solutions. Active open-source contributor with GitHub repositories recognized by stars and published packages on NPM. Additionally, I have published iOS and Android applications for blockchain and Web3 projects, gaining hands-on experience in delivering production-ready mobile solutions. Currently expanding into AI & AI agents, exploring practical applications of ML and automation in Web3 and software ecosystems. Open to relocation or remote-first roles. Authorized to work in the UAE. Available to engage as an independent contractor via US-registered LLC (single-owner), ensuring simple and compliant contracting for US-based companies.
SELECTED PROJECTS
TeraHash Protocol
Lead Smart Contract Engineer
DeFi protocol tokenizing Bitcoin hashrate as ERC-20 token with weekly sales, hashrate supplying, staking mechanics, and mining reward distribution.
- Designed and implemented core on-chain mining logic for the protocol.
- Developed and deployed a custom modular token sale system, including: multi-staking contracts with flexible reward models; mining reward distribution contracts ensuring transparent payouts.
- Led end-to-end delivery: from smart contract architecture to deployment, audits, and integration with backend/frontend teams.
- Delivered MVP protocol in under 3 months as the first/core engineer.
- Created scalable and upgradeable smart contract architecture.
- Established foundation for fundraising and investor onboarding.
May 2025 – July 2025 (2 months)
CryptoIndex & Antix
Senior Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Delivered token sale platforms and infrastructure for two Web3 projects: CryptoIndex — positioned as The First Decentralized Web3 INDEX Platform; Antix — large-scale presale ecosystem with flexible token allocations.
- Led the development and optimization of presale systems, including: multi-stage sales with price progression; support for multiple currencies (ETH, WBTC, stablecoins, meme tokens); on-chain price oracle integration via Chainlink.
- Designed a universal configurable vesting system for various allocations.
- Defined the core product concept for CryptoIndex and contributed to strategic direction.
- Authored technical specifications and managed UI/UX requirements, coordinating frontend and design teams.
- Successfully raised $4.182M (CryptoIndex) and $9.241M (Antix) during presales.
- Established scalable presale architecture, reducing risks and simplifying tokenomics.
- Acted as key technical advisor to align business vision with technical execution.
June 2024 – July 2024 (1 month)
UNITS LIMITED SUPPLY (ULS) TOKEN
Lead Smart Contract & Full Stack Engineer
Designed and implemented a cross-chain token deployed on Ethereum and Arbitrum, introducing innovative staking and halving mechanics inspired by the Golden Ratio formula.
- Architected and developed cross-chain token contracts with interoperability between Ethereum and Arbitrum.
- Implemented a staking system with dynamic reward distribution.
- Designed and coded a halving mechanism based on the Golden Ratio, ensuring unique tokenomics and supply control.
- Led the full development cycle, including: smart contract creation and deployment; backend services for token operations and data synchronization; frontend dApp integration for user interaction with staking/halving mechanics.
- Integration of blockchain logic with UI/UX, ensuring smooth user experience.
- Delivered an innovative cross-chain DeFi token with unique tokenomics.
- Created a scalable architecture for expansion and adoption across L2 networks.
- Validated Golden Ratio halving model in production, providing a novel approach to supply regulation.
November 2023 – December 2023 (1 month)
Undeads Metaverse
Lead NFT & Full Stack Engineer
Delivered the technical foundation for generative NFT collections in the Undeads Metaverse ecosystem. Covered the entire cycle: from rarity mechanics and metadata generation to market-making infrastructure and live trading integrations.
- Designed and implemented a rarity matrix and complete specification for image layer rendering.
- Built a generative engine to produce the final NFT image set and metadata.
- Published NFT assets and metadata to IPFS for decentralized storage.
- Provided technical guidance on production and sales processes for NFTs.
- Developed a market-making system from scratch to ensure liquidity and smooth trading: implemented multi-threading and clustering in Node.js for high performance; integrated with Ethereum via dedicated Geth+Prism nodes to collect and process on-chain data; used Axios.js and APIs (e.g., OpenSea) for data aggregation and market operations.
- Deployed and maintained servers and infrastructure to ensure scalability and uptime.
- Successfully launched generative NFT collections, boosting user engagement.
- Achieved 710 ETH (~$1.5M) trading volume.
- Established a scalable, production-ready market-making system.
December 2022 – June 2023 (6 months)
Roborovski NFT Collection by SYA Concept
Lead Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Delivered the complete technical foundation for the Roborovski NFT Collection, from smart contracts to live infrastructure and frontend. The project included a presale platform, real-time data integrations, and security measures to ensure a seamless token sale.
- Developed and launched the NFT presale platform with integrated minting dApp.
- Built ERC-721 smart contracts with on-chain metadata and a feature to set unique NFT names using an internal ERC-20 token.
- Implemented raffle-based whitelist management and anti-bot / anti-mint-attack security measures.
- Migrated website from Vue.js to React.js, integrated Redux + Redux-Saga, and connected Web3 wallet solutions.
- Built real-time personal dashboard with live transaction display and NFT visualization.
- Deployed and managed dedicated Ethereum Geth nodes, a MongoDB database, and a real-time WebSocket server for data streaming.
- Optimized blockchain API usage on the client side to reduce load and latency.
- Provided end-to-end DevOps, including server deployment, monitoring, and uninterrupted token sale support.
- Sold 7,777 NFTs, generating ~$4M in total sales.
- Executed the token sale without downtime or security breaches.
- Delivered the entire technical scope solo, acting as both blockchain and full-stack lead engineer.
November 2021 – February 2022 (3 months)
Project202 (P202)
Lead Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Built a full-stack blockchain ecosystem for Project202 (P202), including custom L1 blockchain forks, token infrastructure, mobile wallets, and token sale platform. Deployed and maintained blockchain nodes, backend services, and supporting infrastructure on dedicated servers.
- Forked Ethereum 2.0 and Polygon PoS, creating custom genesis blocks.
- Deployed full blockchain infrastructure (validator, RPC nodes) on dedicated servers.
- Integrated a custom blockchain explorer.
- Forked and customized AlphaWallet, integrated native support for the P202 token.
- Published branded P202 Wallet apps on App Store and Google Play.
- Created and deployed the P202 token (BEP-20) on BSC.
- Built a token sale & vesting platform, including smart contracts for presale and vesting allocations, full-stack dApp for token purchase and claiming, web-based dashboard for investors.
- Delivered DevOps and backend integration, ensuring secure and stable operation of blockchain nodes, API services, and sale platform.
- Deployed a custom blockchain ecosystem including forked chains, token infrastructure, and wallets.
- Built the project as a standalone ecosystem, demonstrating ability to deliver both protocol-level and full-stack application solutions.
January 2022 – October 2022 (9 months)
World Millionaire Challenge V2
Lead Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Second iteration of the World Millionaire Challenge lottery with updated smart contracts and multichain support.
March 2024 – April 2024 (1 month)
Fibonacci Assistant Telegram Bot
Full Stack Developer
Tech support Telegram Bot for the 'Fibonacci Protocol' channel. Checking referral subscriptions, inviting to a closed group, banning users.
March 2024 – Present (2 years)
Smart Contracts for Meme Tokens
Smart Contract Engineer
Developed a set of optimized smart contracts for deploying meme tokens with custom liquidity lock mechanics.
January 2024 – February 2024 (1 month)
World Millionaire Challenge
Lead Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Big daily lottery project. Turnkey in 4 months. Design, smart contracts, website on React.js, personal account, subscriptions, massive backend for database and blockchain.
July 2023 – October 2023 (3 months)
Market Making for NFT
Backend Engineer
Automated market making bot for NFT collections to provide liquidity and stabilize floor prices on EVM marketplaces.
March 2023 – June 2023 (3 months)
GrabClub (GC) Token
Smart Contract Engineer
ERC20 utility token ecosystem for GrabClub with built-in staking and reflection mechanisms.
August 2022 – Present (3 years 7 months)
GrabCoinClub NFTs
Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Multiple NFT collections. Smart contracts, metadata, wallet connection, backend for whitelist and mint protection.
January 2022 – December 2022 (11 months)
Poolex.ai (Fork of Uniswap V2)
Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
AMM DEX — Uniswap V2 fork with Polygon (Matic) support. Smart contracts + web interface. Completed in 2 weeks.
July 2022 – Present (3 years 8 months)
Antiques NFT Collection
Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Specialized NFT marketplace for digitized antique items with provenance tracking on the blockchain.
June 2022 – November 2022 (5 months)
Robotoken NFT Collection
Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
NFT collection with randomized metadata generation and a secure minting dApp.
December 2021 – March 2022 (3 months)
CosmoSwap
Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
Decentralized exchange (DEX) AMM fork with farming and staking pools.
2021 – Present (5 years 2 months)
CosmoMasks NFT Collection
Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer
NFT avatar collection associated with the CosmoSwap ecosystem.
2021 – Present (5 years 2 months)
ValueSwap (Fork of Uniswap V2)
Blockchain Engineer
Early Uniswap V2 fork featuring dynamic fee distribution and liquidity mining.
December 2020 – Present (5 years 3 months)
Recovering Blockchain.com Wallet Password
Blockchain Engineer
Developed a specialized toolset to recover access to legacy Blockchain.com wallets for clients.
December 2018 – Present (7 years 3 months)
Bitcoin Fork with Encrypted Messages
Blockchain Engineer
Experimental Bitcoin fork protocol introducing asymmetric encryption for on-chain messaging.
September 2018 – November 2018 (2 months)
Exit Poll Software for Krasnoyarsk Governor Elections 2014
Systems Engineer
Secure, high-load data collection software for tracking exit polls during regional governor elections.
2014 – Present (12 years 2 months)
NOTABLE PROTOCOL FORKS
EOSIO (×3)
Created three forks of EOSIO with custom protocol modifications, deployed full node infrastructure for enterprise and project-specific needs, and configured environments for production use.
Bitcoin Core
Built a fork of Bitcoin Core, deployed full nodes, and implemented a messaging layer with blockchain-based sharing, enabling encrypted private-to-public key communication on a shared message feed.
Uniswap (V1 & V2) (×2)
Forked and deployed Uniswap V1 and V2 protocols, including repository setup, customization, and full protocol deployment for token swap platforms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Blockchain & Full Stack Engineer — Freelance
Delivered Web3 & cross-stack solutions for startups. Roles included blockchain engineer, product architect, and full-stack developer.
November 2016 – Present (9 years 4 months)
Systems Engineer — Federal Security Guard Service of Russia
Developed and supported secure government information systems.
June 2013 – November 2016 (3 years 5 months)
EDUCATION
Russian Federation Security Guard Service Federal Academy
Engineer (Master), Radio Facilities and Broadcasting Activities
5-year specialized engineering program equivalent to Master's degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering (US/EU standards).
2008–2013