Hi, my name is Salim
About
I am a New York-based creative & software engineer with a focus on building next-generation apps, architecting the digital identity of brands, and empowering artists. Currently interested in decentralization, designing/ implementing unique UIs, and disrupting the art, music, and fashion industries with blockchain technology.
Expertises
Blockchain Engineering
I have been in the Web3 space for 3+ years designing, developing, testing, and deploying solidity smart contracts for apps on the Ethereum blockchain. Complimenting them with fluid full-stack UI’s. In my recent role as a Protocol Engineer at the leading NFT art marketplace, SuperRare Labs, my role focused on projects related to web3 applications, token mechanics, and decentralized governance. I designed, wrote, and implemented several Solidity smart contracts to the EVM while maintaining high standards of code quality and test coverage. My strong problem-solving skills were evident in identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities in smart contracts through rigorous test coverage, using tools such as Foundry and Hardhat.
Full-Stack Web Development
I am a self-taught programmer and Bootcamp certified full-stack web developer with a plethora of experience under the tutelage of renowned tech boot camps such as General Assembly and Udacity, continuing to learn languages and adapt to changing UX trends. I have been freelancing as a Front End Web Developer with 6+ years of experience, I am proficient in building responsive, scalable, and reusable code using languages and frameworks such as MERN, React, Next, Nodejs, MongoDB, Express, Javascript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind, postgreSQL, SQL, AWS, and Python.
Information Technology
I hold a robust background in technology as an IT Engineer with 8+ years of professional experience at Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, the Ford Foundation, and most recently Brookfield Asset Management. This has provided me with a solid understanding of technology and the ability to distill complex technical information across various teams. I’m also a Year Up alumni! I earned a 6-month internship at the Ford Foundation after 6 months of intensive professional development and college-level coursework in IT, representing Year Up and opening the door for future interns at the non-profit.
Content Creation
My passion for expression extends outside of tech as a content creator with a unique lens for creative direction. As a Ghetto Film School alumni, I most recently produced and assistant directed a short film, whose screenplay was a winner of a Tribeca Film Festival competition in 2017. I currently stream on Twitch, have a YouTube channel in the works, and design digital art for brands.
Portfolio
Crystal Frogs
A full-stack app for a community-driven animated series on the Ethereum blockchain
- Led the design and development of Crystal Frogs using Next.js, custom React components, and web3.js interaction with Alchemy, resulting in a seamless user experience
- Implemented responsive front-end design with Tailwind CSS based on material design principles, ensuring a clean and intuitive user experience
- Developed and optimized an ERC721 Solidity smart contract with Merkle proof cryptography, implementing a secure allowlist functionality for the community, resulting in increased security
Genesis Dragons: The Legions of Arcana
A full-stack decentralized app to allow users to mint, stake, and earn tokens on Ethereum
- Built using React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and hosted on Vercel creating a dynamic and responsive end-user experience
- Utilized Hardhat and Waffle for local testing and Truffle for server-side testing, ensuring the robustness and reliability of the app
- Successfully deployed Solidity smart contracts for minted ERC721 tokens that can earn and stake an ERC20 token, facilitating a seamless tokenomics system for users to interact with
Pixel Protos
A web3-connected web app for users to mint the Pixel Protos digital art collection on Ethereum
- Developed Pixel Protos using JQuery for a fluid single-page parallax effect and Node.js for backend functionality, resulting in a visually appealing and engaging user experience
- Designed a mobile-first and responsive front-end design using the Bootstrap framework, ensuring a seamless experience across different devices
- Connected and deployed a smart contract on the Ethereum blockchain using Remix, web3.js for integration, Python for metadata generation, and IPFS for asset storage enabling users to mint and trade Pixel Protos NFTs in a secure and efficient manner
Have a project in mind?
If you have a great idea, reach out to me. Whether it is a small or big project, I will listen first and get back to you with a plan.
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