Work Experience

Solana Developer, NeuralBond

Duration: 2025

Summary: Developed the NeuralBond app, a decentralized on-chain messaging system in Solana, designed to eliminate spam and enable users to receive paid messages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Built Solana smart contracts in Rust to handle encrypted, decentralized communication;
• Implemented backend functions for secure data flow and payment logic;
• Developed a React-based frontend with AI-assisted features to enhance UX;
• Integrated on-chain message validation and delivery mechanisms.

Technologies: Solana, Rust, Typescript, React, Borsh, Serde.

Solana Developer, Palus Finance

Duration: 2025

Summary: Contributed to the development of a Solana staking platform with advanced on-chain functionalities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programmed Solana smart contracts in Rust for staking and rewards distribution;
• Developed backend functions to interact with the Solana blockchain;
• Built a React frontend for user interaction with staking features;
• Ensured secure handling of transactions and state management.

Technologies: Solana, Rust, React, Typescript, Metaplex, Token-2022.

Solana Developer, Teleport

Duration: 2024

Summary: Built Solana programs to enable NFT integrations and interactions with Metaplex products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented Solana smart contracts in Rust for NFT operations;
• Integrated backend logic for transaction flows and asset management;
• Worked with Metaplex tools to enable NFT minting and transfers.

Technologies: Solana, Rust, Metaplex, Typescript.

Solana Tech Lead, Community Gaming

Duration: 2022 - 2023

Summary: Led migration of an Ethereum-based product to Solana, including smart contract development and backend infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led a 3-person development team, managing scope and delivery;
• Built Solana smart contracts in Rust for gaming logic;
• Designed AWS-based backend to track fund movements in/out of platform;
• Coordinated cross-functional development between blockchain and backend.

Technologies: Solana, Rust, AWS, CPI, Anchor, Typescript.

Project Manager, Halo App

Duration: 2020 - 2021

Summary: Designed and built backend infrastructure for a two-sided temporary work marketplace, including payments, dashboards, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed backend using Google Cloud (Firestore, Cloud Functions in Node.js);
• Integrated Stripe for secure payment processing and fund tracking;
• Created admin dashboards using Retool for analytics and monitoring;
• Documented all technical aspects for due diligence preparation.

Technologies: Node.js, Firebase, Google Cloud, Retool, Stripe.

IBM Watson Architect, Feedback Avatars

Duration: 2019

Summary: Designed and implemented a conversational AI solution on IBM Cloud with Watson Assistant and Postgres-based analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Built backend with Node.js cloud functions and PostgreSQL;
• Integrated Watson Assistant for conversational flows;
• Designed dialogue interactions for effective customer guidance;
• Delivered analytics dashboards in Looker for management and billing.

Technologies: IBM Cloud, Watson Assistant, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Looker.

RPi Developer, PVPI

Duration: 2018

Summary: Built a Raspberry Pi MVP for monitoring solar panel performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed Python scripts with MODBUS TCP to query inverters;
• Stored performance data locally in SQLite;
• Built Node.js + HTML web interface for real-time performance graphs.

Technologies: Python, Raspberry Pi, MODBUS TCP, SQLite, Node.js.

Principal Engineer, Via Movil LA

Duration: 2009 - 2014

Summary: Designed and maintained SMS-based subscription services platform, handling millions of daily transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed multithreaded C#.NET Windows Service for transaction processing;
• Implemented MSSQL queries for payment reconciliation with telecoms;
• Built and optimized REST APIs for external integrations.

Technologies: C#.NET, MSSQL, REST APIs, Windows Services.

iPad Developer, Moenia FM

Duration: 2012

Summary: Built an interactive iPad music app integrating real-time audio processing and visualizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed C++ audio logic with FMOD game audio library;
• Integrated Obj-C interface for iOS;
• Built real-time audio effects and waveform visualizations.

Technologies: C++, Objective-C, FMOD Audio Library, iOS.

Staff Developer, Redwood Technologies

Duration: 2007 - 2009

Summary: Contributed to development of Momentem, a BlackBerry time-tracking app.

Key Responsibilities:

• Worked on backend development in Perl and MySQL;
• Developed client-side features in BlackBerry Java;
• Participated in full development lifecycle, including testing and deployment.

Technologies: Java (BlackBerry), Perl, MySQL.

Selected Open Source Projects

NeuralBond (Rust, React, Solana)

• On-chain messaging app designed to eliminate spam by requiring payment to send messages.
• Implemented Solana smart contracts in Rust, frontend in React, and integrated AI-driven UX features.
• GitHub: https://github.com/sflores/nBond

SCA - Solana Community Assets (Rust, Solana Token-2022)

• Framework for tokenized community engagement on Solana.
• Built Rust programs for creating and distributing assets, with full compatibility for Solana’s Token-2022 standard.
• GitHub: https://github.com/sflores/solana-community-assets

NFT Demo dApp (Rust, React, Metaplex)

• Minimal NFT minting and management app showcasing integration with Solana wallets.
• Built using Rust smart contracts and React frontend with Metaplex SDK.
• GitHub: https://github.com/sflores/nft-demo

Rust Bloom Filter (Rust)

• High-performance Bloom filter implementation optimized for probabilistic membership queries.
• Designed for memory efficiency and fast lookups.
• GitHub: https://github.com/sflores/rust-bloom-filter

Education

UNAM, Mathematics