Charles Gordon, Blockchain Engineer
C2 (Proficiency) English
Expert (10+ years)
Summary
Dynamic Senior Blockchain Developer with over 8 years of experience in building and deploying enterprise-grade blockchain applications. Proficient in Solidity and Rust, expertly crafted DeFi protocols managing $75M+ TVL and facilitated $100M+ in cross-chain volume. Proven leadership in guiding engineering teams to deliver high-performance technologies such as a network bridge for Solana-Ethereum interoperability and Cosmos SDK chains. Innovated within the blockchain space by implementing TSS/MPC for secure transactions, designing advanced Layer 2 scaling solutions, developing DEX platforms, and ensuring system robustness through comprehensive DevOps practices. Educated in Computer Science from Sonoma State University, this engineer brings a wealth of knowledge in blockchain frameworks and protocols, programming languages including Solidity, Rust, and Go, as well as cloud infrastructures like AWS/GCP, underpinned by a command of software development methodologies.
Main Skills
SOLID 8 yr.
DeFi
Cross Chain Bridges
Smart Contract
Azure DevOps
Programming Languages
JavaScript Frameworks
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing
Azure Cloud Services
BlockChain and Decentralized Software
Deployment, CI/CD & Administration
Virtualization, Containers and Orchestration
Methodologies, Paradigms and Patterns
Work Experience
Senior Backend Engineer, Scalable Backend Solutions & DevOps Infrastructure
Duration: 05/2016 – 01/2018
Summary: Led the development of scalable backend solutions, microservices architecture, and DevOps infrastructure for large-scale distributed systems
Responsibilities: Led development of scalable software solutions using Python/Node.js in microservices architecture; Built cloud infrastructure solutions; Implemented Docker & Kubernetes orchestration; Developed high-performance Node.js applications; Worked on database architecture & optimization; Architected RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints; Managed projects using Agile methodologies.
Technologies: Python, Node.js, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, WebSocket, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Agile
Lead Cosmos SDK Engineer & DAG Architect, Custom Cosmos SDK Blockchain and BlazeDAG Protocol
Duration: 02/2018 – 12/2023
Summary: Architected custom Cosmos SDK blockchain and separate high-performance DAG protocol achieving unprecedented performance metrics
Responsibilities: Developed and maintained custom Cosmos chain; Built Bitcoin-Cosmos Bridge and UTXO system integration; Architected dual consensus algorithms; Employed TSS MPC for enhanced security; Configured Cosmos chain oracle module; Developed CosmWasm smart contracts for DeFi; Led high-performance DAG protocol design; Built cloud infrastructure and CI/CD; Created custom modules for incentivized smart contract platform and governance; Mentored team members and collaborated with stakeholders for smooth mainnet launch.
Technologies: Cosmos SDK, Bitcoin Core, TSS/MPC, CosmWasm, AWS/GCP, GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes
Senior Cross-Chain Developer & Smart Contract Architect, Rome Network Bridge and DeFi Solutions
Duration: 01/2024 – 06/2025
Summary: Led the development of Rome network bridge infrastructure connecting Solana-based Ethereum L2 with smart contract ecosystems
Responsibilities: Engineered Rome Network Bridge with Bitcoin L2 integration; Architected and deployed wBTC and wETH smart contracts; Developed smart contracts on Solana using Rust; Implemented TSS consensus for cross-chain smart contract systems; Designed Layer 2 scaling solutions; Created backend for DEX platform; Spearheaded development of decentralized lending and staking platform; Built Rollup mechanism for L2 networks and integrated Bitcoin network for Data Availability; Managed infrastructure and DevOps, and optimized microservices architecture.
Technologies: Solidity, Rust, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, DAG, GoLang, RESTful APIs, Chainlink, AWS/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
Education
- Sonoma State University
- Bachelor's Degree
- 05/2012 – 05/2016