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Kevin Paul Jacob

Software Developer

I view software development as craftsmanship, combining precision and creativity to build thoughtful and seamless digital experiences.

About

I am a software developer with 3 years of experience in full-stack development and building innovative Web3 solutions. At Merkle Labs, I design and develop robust products on Solana, simplifying complex problems into efficient and maintainable solutions.I specialize in creating complex, user-friendly UIs and ensuring digital experiences are both precise and scalable. With a strong focus on problem-solving, I’ve delivered impactful products as a freelancer, always prioritizing client needs.Expanding my expertise into AI and DevOps, I’m driven by a passion for creating cutting-edge products and solving technical challenges with excellence.View Resume

Daily Stack

TypeScriptTypeScript
Next.jsNext.js
Express.jsExpress.js
MongoDBMongoDB
SolanaSolana
AnchorAnchor
RustRust
TailwindCSSTailwindCSS
DockerDocker
GitGit
Node.jsNode.js
PostgreSQlPostgreSQl
PrismaPrisma
PythonPython
C++C++
KubernetesKubernetes

Experience

Merkle Labs

Software Developer

Jan 2024 - Present

  • Led the development of a Web3 casino platform, designing UIs for five games, integrating backend APIs, facilitating transactions on the Solana blockchain, and creating a referral system with commission features.
  • Achieved a successful launch with 200+ users and 20,000+ SOL volume in the first week.
  • Led the development of a Fantasy Crypto Trading Platform, integrating smart contracts to fetch, display, and enable live contest participation and trades.
  • Implemented TradingView charts for real-time coin prices, designed authentication flows, developed WebSocket-based live trade notifications, and enhanced the UI for a seamless experience. Earned an Honorable Mention in the Light Protocol track at the Colosseum Radar Hackathon 2024.

Fundinc

Full Stack Developer Intern

July 2023 - October 2023

  • Engineered a B2B SaaS platform for VCs to manage deal flow, incorporating Kanbans, Dashboards, and Task Delegation, with seamless Google Meet and Drive integration.
  • Contributed to securing three clients and the acquisition of Fundinc through Done Deal (Company).

Codelance Devs

Full Stack Developer Intern

Feb 2023 - April 2023

  • Developed a supermarket store platform with a responsive frontend using React and Tailwind CSS.
  • Implemented features for product display, cart management, and checkout processes, ensuring a seamless shopping experience with intuitive UI and efficient functionality.

Projects

Fomo

May 2024

Next.jsSolanaMetaplexMongoDB
  • Created a decentralized event management platform using NFTs on the Solana blockchain to ensure ticket immutability and prevent fraud.
  • The platform also supports secondary ticket sales, providing commissions forresellers and event creators.

OpenKYC

March 2024

Next.jsPythonFlaskMongoDB
  • Crafted the UI for an autonomous KYC system for banks, incorporating multi-language support and text-to-speech conversion for disabled users.
  • Implemented image recognition for Aadhaar and PAN card verification, integrating with an ML model, and won first place at the Standard Chartered Hackathon.

Evault

Sept 2023

Next.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLIPFS
  • Created a decentralized platform for storing legal records with user-specific access ensuring safety and record history transparency.
  • Implemented IPFS for decentralized file storage, contributing to the Smart India Hackathon project.

Fueler.daily

July 2023

React.jsExpress.jsCheerio.js
  • Built a browser extension using web scraping to aggregate blogs and articles from the Fueler platform, presenting them in an easily accessible homepage format winning second place at the Spark July Hackathon.

Ticker

Jan 2023

Next.jsTypescriptReduxTailwind CSSNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBMongooseJWT
  • Ticker is a personal task management application with an elegant ui and tons of features to optimize your workflow.

Enigma

Jan 2023

React.jsViteTailwind CSSFirebaseCrypto.js
  • A one-time secret message link generator to share your secrets safely over the internet.

Endorsements

Arushi Gandhi

Arushi Gandhi

CEO & Co-Founder @ Fundinc

"Kevin's been a standout full stack developer at Fundinc, mastering next.js, firebase, and seamlessly integrating complex APIs. He's not only timely with his impeccable work but also a great team player. Plus, his sense of humour adds a lively spark to our workspace. If you need a skilled and fun colleague, Kevin it is! 👨‍💻🚀😄"

Kunal Keshan

Kunal Keshan

CEO & Co-Founder @ Codelance Devs

"Kevin is not only a talented web developer, but he is also a pleasure to work with. He has great humour and is always up for a stimulating conversation. He approaches his work with diligence and attention to detail and is never satisfied with anything less than his best effort. Kevin is a valuable asset to any team, and I recommend him without reservation."

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