About
Multi-lingual, commercially astute, tech-savvy business transformation architect with a Master of Science qualification and Microsoft certifications. I have over 15 years of international experience (US, UK, Africa, Australia) with a proven track record of driving automation projects and building comprehensive systems and processes that increase efficiency, improve productivity, reduce costs and positively impact bottom-line results.
Strategic, highly analytical, energetic, engaging, and quick thinking with strong interpersonal skills. I can translate complex information for non-technical audiences and am proficient at collaborating with stakeholders, C-level executives, business units and end-users to secure consensus, facilitate change and ensure applications, systems infrastructure and technology add value.
I like to build things that work. I have a knack for seeing patterns and extracting simplicity from the complex, making processes flow in the best way possible.
Professional Experience
Chief Technology Officer (Founder)
Mithril Labs
AO is a decentralized compute system where countless parallel processes interact within a single, cohesive environment.
- Launched Mithril Labs, a startup focusing on rapid prototyping of DeFi applications on AO
- Created MINT Protocol - a single sided liquidity provision protocol
- Launched NAB - an upwardly stable Floor Adaptive Elastic Stablecoin
Head of Research And Tech Ops / Head of DeFi and Strategy
Sacred Protocol
Sacred Protocol is a cutting-edge, web3 platform that fosters horizontal, inclusive, and effective communities.
- Developed and honed the technical requirements for mutiple products
- Implemented AI into our products
- Led project management and dev ops
- Led research and implementation of different technologies into Sacred's products
- Performed user interviews and conducted market research to get Sacred to Product Market Fit
Contributor
Australian DeFi Association
A not-for-profit group focused on providing educational resources and news updates from the world of blockchain, DeFi, web 3.0, and all things crypto.
- Guest spots on twitter and youtube
- Ran interviews with submect matter experts
- Talks on in-person events
Chief Technology Officer
Kin Ecosystem
Kik Inc received a $50 million investment from Chinese Internet giant Tencent, giving the company a billion-dollar valuation. Led the technical development and implementation of the Kin cryptocurrency ecosystem.
- Led the development and implementation of SDKs for the Kin ecosystem
- Worked with stakeholders to create developer tools and tutorials
- Led the economic development and maintenanceof the Kin ecosystem
- Led online developer conferences for feedback collection
Software Engineer
Lend Capital Pty Ltd
Part of a team that designed, developed, and maintained B2B software for Australia's most sophisticated broker platform, helping small businesses tap into the country's billion-dollar alternative loans market.
- Developed API producers and consumers
- Built microservices on Amazon Lambda
- Implemented front-end technologies like React and Vue.js
Earlier Positions
- Programmer / Dev Tech Support at Freelance (2018-2019) - Developed smart contracts and created tutorials for the Kin Foundation
- Data Manager / Programmer at Rolan (2015-2017) - Automated and streamlined sales and operations processes
- Quality Manager at L'Oreal (2013-2015) - Led cross-functional teams in quality assurance
- Quality & Process Manager at IBPL (2011-2013) - Established QA compliance targets
- Quality Head at Kensalt Limited (2009-2010) - Improved quality through tracking methods
- Computer Programmer (Freelance, 2007-2009) - Developed stock trading programs
- Lead Programmer / Network Admin at Imperial Inc. (2004-2007) - Designed enterprise software
- Metabolic Engineer at SUNY Buffalo, NY (2005-2006) - Performed computational analyses
Github Activity
Project Samples
Mithril MINT Token
A frontend application for the MINT Protocol - a single sided liquidity provision protocol
View Project: mithril-mint-token.ar.io
React, TypeScript, NextJS, LuaNumber Always Bigger
Frontend implementation for NAB - the upwardly stable Floor Adaptive Elastic Stablecoin
View Project: number-always-bigger.ar.io
React, TypeScript, NextJS, LuaBlockchain Projects
View code samples at github.com/skyf0xx/- AO Smart Contracts - Several protocols built in Lua on the AO / Arweave blockchain.
- Hyperledger Smart Contracts - Smart contracts to manage ownership and transfer of mobile devices on the Hyperledger blockchain
- Mobile games on the blockchain - Catpurse, a fun game built on Unity3D that connects gameplay to blockchain purchases (2019)
- Other Blockchain projects - Projects that interacted with the Kin/Stellar blockchain, including data displays, browser extensions connecting social networks to the blockchain, price tickers, and server code
Trading Algorithms
Cryptocurrency trading algorithms that trade over short periods (approximately 10 trades/s). Built using Node.js, they search for triangular arbitrage opportunities in inefficient markets
Rolan E-commerce Platform
A sales platform that uses APIs to connect to Ebay, shipping services, and internal accounting software. Once a sale is made on Ebay or the site, the API contacts shippers and warehouses to calculate the cheapest/quickest shipping location. The system also manages stocks/re-orders, manual deliveries (using TSP algorithms), and features an ElasticSearch-powered internal search engine
Tripfelt Travel Guide
A travel-related site that runs on multiple social APIs (Google Maps, Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Youtube, etc.) to create a personalized travel guide for users
Publications (Data Analytics)
Increased Malonyl Coenzyme A Biosynthesis by Tuning the Escherichia coli Metabolic Network and Its Application to Flavanone Production
Identification of genetic targets able to bring about changes to the metabolite profiles of microorganisms.
Optimization based frameworks and search methodologies for the analysis and redesign of the Escherichia coli metabolic network
The central theme of this thesis covers the application of in-silico modeling methods for the prediction and optimization of metabolic networks in prokaryotic systems.
Recommendations
"Will is one of the most switched on engineers I've had the pleasure of working with. He really tackles projects with an open mind to really explore all options and find the best outcome. He communicates issues that may arise in advance, he's transparent throughout the entire development process, and he thrives when learning new technologies."
Jonathan Stones
Engineering Team Lead @ Xero
"I had the greatest of privilege of working with and reporting to Will. Will is an exceptional leader. Sets achievable targets and very considerate and moderate in his reviews. He is a coach. He is not a manager but a great leader. Shows you how it is done not commanding you into doing. This among many of his leadership qualities stood out for me."
Fredrick Juma
Corporate R&D Systems Product Owner, Mars Inc
"His technical ability, eye for detail and overall understanding of operations are assets to any organization. He is able to resolve difficult problems, with his hands on approach and out of the box thinking."
Chandra Banerjee
Digital Marketer at Northcote South