Principal Software Engineer
Experience Highlights
Ivan is a highly skilled software engineer with 12 years of experience, specializing in blockchain and Web3 technologies over the last five years. As the Lead Blockchain Engineer at Sifchain, he was instrumental in developing a Cosmos-based Layer-1 blockchain and a cross-chain DEX, reaching over $100 million in peak TVL. His work includes creating CosmWasm smart contracts, implementing IBC across Cosmos blockchains, and building backend integrations for EVM, Solana, and Cosmos networks. Notable projects include the development of staking protocols, token sales, and blockchain explorer features, demonstrating his expertise in decentralized finance, smart contracts, and cross-chain interoperability.
Core Expertise
Cosmos SDK and CosmWasm development, cross-chain interoperability, smart contract design on EVM and Solana, Web3 integrations, backend and full-stack mobile app development, and distributed systems architecture.
Education
Master’s degree in Project Management and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.'
