Nick Degollado
EXPERTISE
BIO
Experienced Blockchain Developer and Full-Stack Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Solana networks. Specialized in building a wide range of blockchain-based solutions, including DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, trading bots, and NFT games. Proficient in Solidity, Rust, Web3.js, and Ethers.js, with deep knowledge of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Full stack engineer
EVMOS
August 2023 - March 2025
• Spearheaded front-end development initiatives using React.js, Redux, and Next.js, resulting in a 15% increase in user engagement and a 20% reduction in development time through optimized workflows and component reuse. • Modernized and migrated legacy applications to the React.js framework, improving code maintainability, reducing redundancy, and implementing best practices such as design patterns and coding standards to enhance overall team efficiency. • Integrated advanced monitoring with Azure Insights to track system performance, configuring custom metrics and alerts. Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize resource utilization and mitigate performance risks. • Established CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps, automating build, testing, and deployment processes. Achieved seamless project workflows, ensuring consistent and reliable code deployments with integrated testing frameworks. • Developed and maintained a library of reusable React components, enhancing development efficiency and enforcing code modularity. Collaborated with external contributors to augment library features, improving cross-project compatibility.
Senior Frontend Engineer
Ruby Exchange
July 2022 - July 2023
• Led the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, utilizing Next.js alongside Web3.js and Ethers.js to interact seamlessly with Ethereum-based blockchain networks. • Integrated key third-party APIs such as CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, and Bitquery to enhance data accuracy and real-time information, driving the user experience of DeFi analytics tools. • Built and optimized user interfaces with advanced GraphQL queries to deliver high-performance, data-driven solutions that efficiently fetch data from multiple sources. • Collaborated with blockchain engineers to develop smart contract interfaces, ensuring a smooth front-end integration with various decentralized protocols. • Enhanced application performance and user experience by implementing state management with React hooks and Redux, optimizing component rendering and reducing load times. • Drove best practices in blockchain-based application development, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability while interacting with Web3 services. • Actively contributed to the creation and maintenance of reusable Next.js components, reducing development time and improving code modularity and maintainability. • Worked closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to deliver DeFi features and tools that meet both user needs and technical specifications, ensuring alignment with industry trends and regulatory standards. • Participated in the full development lifecycle, from project planning and design to testing, deployment, and post-launch monitoring, using Agile methodologies.
Senior Software Engineer
Mercado Labs
October 2019 - June 2022
• Led a team of junior developers to a 20% productivity increase by mentoring in advanced development practices, utilizing Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript effectively. Strategically incorporated React.js for specific projects, enhancing team versatility and project outcomes. • Spearheaded the implementation of a new API gateway, achieving a 20% improvement in response times. Designed scalable APIs and optimized back-end performance, with React.js and Next.js employed for complementary front-end enhancements where it provided the most value. • Drove cross-functional collaboration to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals. Utilized React.js to prototype and validate user interfaces quickly, facilitating effective stakeholder feedback loops. • Contributed to architectural design discussions, offering insights that ensured scalable, maintainable software solutions. Recommended the integration of React.js in the tech stack where it enhanced application performance and maintainability. • Enhanced code quality and consistency by leading code reviews, focusing on adherence to best practices and security standards. Shared React.js best practices where relevant, enriching the team's skill set. • Leveraged core Java concepts like Collections Framework and Exception handling for developing application modules, enhancing module robustness and maintainability. • Actively engaged in Agile ceremonies, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Integrated React.js development practices judiciously to optimize sprint deliverables and enhance project agility. • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing and resolving technical issues. Applied React.js solutions pragmatically as part of a broader strategy to ensure system reliability and performance. • Identified opportunities for process improvement and automation, streamlining development workflows to enhance productivity. Introduced React.js-specific tooling selectively to complement existing workflows and improve efficiency. • Acted as a technical resource, providing guidance on best practices and implementation strategies, with a balanced approach to using React.js, enriching the team's understanding and application of various technologies.
Software engineer
Laundris
January 2017 - September 2019
• Reduced server load by 20% and enhanced user experience by optimizing JavaScript/TypeScript code. Performed thorough profiling to pinpoint bottlenecks and implemented targeted optimizations, significantly improving system responsiveness and scalability. • Collaborated on the design and development of software solutions, consistently meeting or surpassing customer expectations. Contributed technical insights in cross-functional discussions to ensure alignment with project objectives. • Elevated code quality and consistency across the team through rigorous code reviews and constructive feedback, focusing on adherence to best practices and coding standards, particularly in secure and efficient React.js implementations. • Actively participated in Agile processes, promoting teamwork, transparency, and continual improvement. Facilitated discussions to identify and resolve impediments, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency and project outcomes. • Utilized strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise to address complex technical challenges, analyzing system performance and collaborating with teams to diagnose issues and deploy effective solutions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
Vista College, May 2016
Computer Science
CERTIFICATIONS
JavaScript basic
Hacker Rank
Issued: 1/1/1970
Credential ID: cda93eacb188
Angular basic
Hacker Rank
Issued: 1/1/1970
Credential ID: 59ccc0e3453e
JavaScript intermediate
Hacker Rank
Issued: 1/1/1970
Credential ID: ff591152144a
Angular intermediate
Issued: 1/1/1970
Credential ID: 987ee13a5615
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