Gulam Rasul Shah

Lead blockchain and full-stack developer for a GCC-focused crypto product, delivering end-to-end Web3 infrastructure and shaping product strategy. Designed and deployed a custom ERC20 token with platform-aligned tokenomics, enabling staking, vesting, and airdrop reward mechanics. Launched a Shariah-compliant staking system that onboarded 1,000 users in the first month, boosting engagement by 40% and retention by 70%. Built secure, gas-efficient smart contracts using Foundry, achieving a 60% reduction in gas costs through refactoring and internal audits. Collaborated with auditors to complete a full smart contract security audit, achieving a 100% approval rating. Enabled seamless smart contract interaction via Viem, RainbowKit, and Wagmi, cutting UX-related support issues by 60%. Developed backend services using NestJS and Firebase, reducing iteration cycles by 30% through real-time data sync. Deployed production apps on Vercel and Railway with CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, achieving 99.9% uptime. Managed contract security and fund custody through Safe Wallet and multisig governance. Defined the blockchain roadmap aligned with business goals, consulted on scalability, compliance, and token strategy. Produced detailed onboarding docs, enabling product/dev teams to test smart contracts independently within a week. Spearheaded exchange partnerships, growing token liquidity and expanding user reach by 90%. Mentored junior developers, building in-house Web3 expertise and improving integration and smart contract cross-team technical alignment. Bridged communication across tech and non-tech teams, reducing delivery friction and misunderstandings by 50%.

Led technical teams and projects focusing on blockchain solutions. Increased client satisfaction by improving communication and addressing technical challenges for 15 projects. Achieved project success by developing and deploying 15 blockchain-based solutions aligned with client objectives. Managed the implementation of 5 multichain protocols, optimizing tokenomics across 10 smart contracts. Delivered 15 high-quality projects on-time through effective team coordination. Enhanced junior engineers' skills by mentoring 15 individuals through 100 code review and training sessions. Achieved improved performance of blockchain applications by architecting 5 advanced smart contracts for clients.

Managed software engineering teams, driving process improvements and technical excellence. Acted as the primary point of contact for Web2 and Web3 projects. Successfully executed 10 project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with core project objectives. Established 5 new development processes, improving software quality standards across 10 projects. Conducted quality assurance for 20 projects, ensuring adherence to high standards and reducing errors by 40%. Provided technical design guidance for 10 product decisions. Mentored 5 junior developers, increasing their proficiency in 3 programming languages and technologies.

Engineered smart contracts and led development for various Web3 projects. Designed 7 smart contracts for Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain, enhancing project flexibility. Developed 5 custom decentralized applications for staking and vesting, improving user engagement by 25%. Implemented backend services for Web3 projects. Delivered tailored solutions for 200 international clients through expert consultations, enhancing overall client retention by 60%. Researched 15 innovative blockchain solutions, resulting in the development of 7 effective prototypes. Created documentation for 20 engineering processes, enhancing project onboarding efficiency by 80%.