Alex Werner

Full-stack Engineer & Crypto/P2P Specialist

France

Summary

12+ years of full-stack development experience across web, mobile, and decentralized/OSS applications.

9+ years in blockchain, crypto, and DeFi, including smart contracts, DAOs, and on-chain protocols.

Expertise in scalable systems, peer-to-peer networks, real-time data systems, and cloud-native architectures.

Experienced team leader and startup co-founder with strong product ownership, mentoring, and architecture leadership.

Thrive in fast-paced, task-switching environments - known for pragmatic problem-solving and fast adaptability in changing specifications.

Public speaker, writer, and crypto community contributor with published patents, interviews, and event appearances.

Well versed in cybersecurity, operational security, infrastructure and employee protection. Bug bounty & CTF player since 2013.

Key Achievements

Inventing

Patented a method for object-validated blockchain accounts (US20220108285A1)

Scaling

Brought a social network (Giraf) to 110K users in its first year

Leadership

Managed team and product roadmap of a $10B market cap project (Dash)

Innovating

Co-created ChainLocks, DMNL/SML consensus protocol tech (used in $350B+ projects)

Protecting

Protected team members against highly sophisticated cybersecurity attacks

Technical Skills

Primary Languages

JavaScript TypeScript Python Go Solidity Rust Ruby Shell

Frameworks & Tools

Node.js React Vue.js Next.js Nest.js Ruby on Rails Hardhat Webpack Tailwind CSS

Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker Kubernetes Dagster PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis AWS GCS GitHub Actions CI/CD ZMQ RabbitMQ

Blockchain & DeFi

EVM Cosmos SDK Solana Smart Contracts DEX Design Tokenomics Wallet Architecture Cryptography Consensus Protocols

Methodologies

Agile / Scrum TDD Git Flow Microservices SEO/SEM

Work Experience

Career milestones:
  • First website: 21 years ago
  • First internet successful product: 18 years ago
  • First successful startup / social network: 10 years ago
  • First successful crypto project: 9 years ago
  • First successful EVM/DeFi/DEX project: 4 years ago
Jul 2022 - Present

Infrastructure & Engineering Consultant

Yggdrasil Digital, France | View Details →
Python, Docker, Dagster, Go, Rust, Solidity, TypeScript, React, Cosmos-SDK, AWS KMS
  • Infrastructure Consulting: Led infrastructure consultancy for French electrical grid provider (Enedis); designed event-driven microservices orchestration with Dagster + Redis for horizontal scaling and real-time data processing
  • DeFi Development: Created DEX + EVM-compatible bridge (Bifrost, Stellar-funded), enabling Stellar-to-EVM asset interoperability
  • Protocol Design: Authored L1 networking stack and L2 apps with full P2P capabilities (Scintilla)
  • Tokenization Platform: Designed $100M TVL DeFi protocol for gold & housing tokenization with lending-borrowing, vote-escrow governance, 20+ production contracts (RAAC)
  • Innovation: Invented a Crypto-MSCI World Index equivalent for crypto-RWA
  • Advisory: Authored whitepapers, built SDKs, audited stacks, provided strategic consulting for tokenization, DAOs, and smart contracts
Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

Head of Engineering

JMES World, Berlin (DE) | View Details →
Go, Cosmos-SDK, Rust, TypeScript, React Native
  • Bootstrapped P2P consensus protocol (Go, Cosmos-SDK) and React Native mobile app for JMES DAO
  • Defined engineering roadmap, infra setup (AWS/Docker), token model (EU-compliant), and UI/UX strategy
  • Built tokenization model for art pieces (Warhol, etc.) in accordance with European regulations
  • Created Web3 connectivity libraries and implemented in React Native mobile application
Oct 2021 - May 2022

Head of Innovation

Zebitex (acquired by Paymium), Toulouse (FR) | View Details →
Ruby, TypeScript, Python, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Led Lizy ICO strategy (whitepaper, tokenomics) and staking/multi-asset platform initiatives
  • Integrated new assets (BNB/BEP20, XTZ, TRX, USDT) into trading-pairs
  • Implemented transaction monitoring, signing, security, ed25519 derivation, pool system, live status monitoring
May 2018 - Sep 2021

Principal DashPay Developer

Dash Core Group, Phoenix (AZ) | View Details →
Rust, Tendermint, ABCI, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker
  • Maintained and conceived various JS SDKs (wallet-lib, dashJS) for cryptographic primitives
  • Conceived initial flagship product DashPay Wallet (React Native) and led SDK and Wallet team
  • Collaborated with Platform team on Drive, Tendermint, and Rust efforts
  • Written specifications, roadmap and MVP feature definitions
  • Frequent public speaker and evangelist (hackathons, conferences, podcasts, interviews)
  • Crisis management & 0-day vulnerability disclosures
May 2018 - 2021

Founder

Subterminal-Networks, Toulouse (FR) | View Details →
TheGraph, React, TypeScript, Docker, ZMQ, Solidity, BSC
  • Built standardized API endpoint for various crypto-exchanges, live candle feed and historical data
  • Developed automated trading and decision-making agent for managing trades and portfolios
  • Delivered DeFi DEX (BSC / AMM) and trading signal engines
  • Various ICOs, tokenomics consulting, and feasibility studies
Apr 2016 - May 2018

Lead Backend Developer

Dash Core Group, Phoenix (AZ) | View Details →
React, TypeScript, JavaScript, C++, ZMQ, Docker
  • Spearheaded Dash's decentralized API (DAPI)
  • Invented/contributed ChainLock & SML concepts - major technological breakthrough
  • R&D/prototyping of key innovative concepts (Decentralized Authentication, LLMQ, DML)
  • Maintained 10+ OSS packages, integrated Insight API, led platform team creation & hiring
  • Project management (2 teams), introduced Agile methodology to organization
  • Key public tech speaker at conferences, hackathons, podcasts, and interviews
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

Full Stack Developer

Giraf World SAS, Toulouse (FR) | View Details →
Node.js, AngularJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, WebSocket, Debian
  • First engineer; built full microservice social network stack (Node.js + AngularJS)
  • Scaled platform to 110K users in first year
  • Developed backend (API & model), database, and front-end
  • Full ownership of infrastructure & servers (scripting, monitoring, IPv6/SSL support, backups)
Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

Front-end Developer

Vega France, Toulouse (FR) | View Details →
JavaScript, jQuery, NGINX
  • Supported graphic design team with technical implementations
  • Modified NGINX engine's directory listing generation to create custom user account interface
  • Implemented password-protected file access system with selective permissions
  • Designed system to fit company's graphic layout with white-label capability
  • Built dynamic tree-based directory browser with file-type icons and download functionality
Oct 2013 - Sep 2015

Research and Development Engineer

Orange Business Services, Toulouse (FR) | View Details →
PHP, JavaScript, Hybrid Apps
  • Maintained "Orange Pro" webmail serving 10M+ users
  • Built JavaScript hybrid applications (OSurvey, Agile app)
Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

Member

Bitcoin Foundation | View Details →
Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency
  • Active member of the Bitcoin Foundation
  • Contributed to cryptocurrency ecosystem development and advocacy
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

ASP.Net Intern Developer

WineDataSystem, Bordeaux (FR) | View Details →
C#, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SQL Server, VMware ESXi
  • Developed in C#/ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Created API connected to SQL Server database for mobile applications (iPad)
  • Set up virtualized environment (VMware ESXi) for production with operational tests and processes
  • Created and maintained SAAS products: Management Software, CRM, and Commercial management
  • Migrated existing VB6 backend and cryptography algorithms to ASP
Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

Lead Web Dev / CEO

Werner, Bordeaux (FR) | View Details →
Web Development, SEO, CMS, ERP, Mobile Apps
  • Offered complete web solutions to businesses: CMS, hosting, and maintenance
  • Analyzed business requirements and developed according to their strategies
  • Conducted security audits, SEO audits and recommendations
  • Created and deployed mobile applications
  • Designed ERP for e-shops with centralized data from multiple concurrent marketplaces (logistics, automatic product stock distribution, etc.)
  • Launched Kupiparnya (Russian dating site, 2011-2012)
  • Built various CMS/ERP solutions for clients
Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

Freelance Developer

Bateaushop, France | View Details →
PHP, MySQL, Web Development
  • Implemented various IT services for Bateaushop and Keelshield.fr (also worked on Pneuboat.com and YachtClub.fr)
  • Created websites for companies in the boating community (zodiacfrance.com)
  • Maintained internal network architecture
  • Regular front-end updates and maintenance
  • Migrated static websites to dynamic PHP/MySQL powered systems
May 2007 - Nov 2008

Web Dev / CEO

Dreamovies.fr, Lieuran-lès-Béziers (FR) | View Details →
PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, AdSense
  • Created one of the first and most visited French streaming websites (movies/anime/documentaries/TV shows)
  • Achieved over 1 million unique hits in less than a year
  • Built profitable business model using AdSense
  • Interviewed by french webzine in 2014 about the project (view interview)
2004 - 2006

Webmaster

Stargate-SGONE, Lieuran-lès-Béziers (FR) | View Details →
HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Created and maintained fan-news website and encyclopedia for Stargate TV show universe
  • Early web development experience during middle school years
Dec 2003 - Dec 2004

Webmaster

Lieuran-les-Beziers Town Website | View Details →
HTML, Web Development
  • Created local town website (<900 inhabitants) featuring services and general information
  • First professional web development experience

Current Endeavor

Scintilla Network

Co-Founder & Lead Architect

Building a next-generation blockchain platform with native multi-asset support, hybrid PoS/PoW consensus, built-in DEX, self-sovereign identities, and decentralized governance. Developed from scratch without forks or SDK dependencies for optimal performance and innovation.

Notable Open Source Projects

Scintilla

Post-quantum secure, key-rotation available, highly scalable data compute and transaction consensus protocol.

TyrDB

Fast in-memory database for Node and browser built from scratch with SBTree implementation.

Bifrost WSS

WebSocket Server with rooms and authentication capabilities for real-time applications.

SBTree

Optimized document store using B+Tree for fields with in-memory & filesystem adapters.

Node-Askr

Simple microservice event & command dispatcher for distributed systems.

FSLockJS

Easy-to-use file system queue with locking, events, and directory/file utilities.

Education & Recognition

Master of Science

Ingesup, France
Computing Engineering
2011 - 2015

Associate of Science

Faculty of Sciences, Montpellier
2014

Patent

US20220108285A1
Methods and Systems for Object Validated Blockchain Accounts

Public Speaking

Interviews, conferences, hackathons, podcasts. Featured on YouTube

Publications

Interview about Dreamovies involvement
"Dash - A year spent alongside the core developers"

Languages & Interests

Languages

French: Native
English: Full Professional
Russian: Native / Bilingual
Others: Spanish (Elementary), German (Elementary)
Learning: Mandarin

Professional Interests

InfoSec, OpSec, OSInt, GeoInt, Machine Learning, Entrepreneurship, OSS, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Algo-trading

Additional Interests

BioHacking, Human Psychology, Economic Incentive Models, Geostrategy, Geopolitics, Futurism

Community

Bug Bounty & CTF Player (2013-2025)
Active in crypto communities
Community building ($10B+ projects)