Alina S.

Product Engineer

United Kingdom6 yrs 8 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in Blockchain Security and Smart Contracts.
Proven track record in developing secure on-chain solutions.
Skilled technical writer simplifying complex Web3 topics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Blockchain Developer with expertise in Smart Contracts and Security Engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

Blockchain SecurityBlockchain TechnologiesBlockchain AuditingTechnical WritingSolanaSmart ContractsRustSubstrateBusiness DevelopmentDigital StrategyUx/ui DesignWeb DesignTranslation

Other Skills

Blockchain MonitoringSecurity EngineeringCode ReviewInvariant TestingData AnalysisBlockchain AnalysisSolidityPython (Programming Language)Solana Blockchain SecurityAnchor FrameworkTechnical ResearchAnchorCPISolana Programs DevelopmentRust (Programming Language)

About

Detail-oriented software developer with a focus on Rust / Anchor and Blockchain technologies. I also consider myself to be hard-working, well-organised, quick-thinking and responsible, striving for excellence in every project. #Blockchain #web3 #Solana #Anchor #crypto #defi #Rust #rustlang

Experience

6 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 3 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Zeroshadow

Blockchain Security Engineer

Aug 2025 – Jan 2026 · 5 mos

built and optimized custom on-chain real-time monitoring solutions using Hypernative, Hexagate, Tenderly, and Range, improving detection accuracy and reducing false positives;
prevented potential losses exceeding $100M by identifying exploit patterns, triaging incidents in real time, and coordinating rapid containment of vulnerable smart contracts;
partnered with leading Web3 enterprises and protocol teams to design custom monitoring strategies, treasury protection policies, and risk frameworks aligned with their operational models;
authored concise, data-backed incident reports and threat assessments to guide client decisions and accelerate recovery post-incident.

Blockchain SecurityBlockchain MonitoringBlockchain AuditingBlockchain TechnologiesSecurity EngineeringCode Review+6

Rareskills

Technical Researcher (Solana Rust / Anchor) RareSkills

Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 6 mos · Remote

authored technical articles in "Advanced Topics" section for Solana course, making complex Web3 topics accessible to developers and auditors;
researched Solana architecture, Anchor framework, etc.— often working with undocumented or obscure material;
crafted clear, accurate, and creative explanations, blending technical rigor with developer-friendly analogies;
collaborated through a rigorous peer-review process to meet RareSkills’ high standards of clarity and depth.

Technical WritingSolanaAnchor FrameworkTechnical Research

Freelance

Solana (Anchor, Rust) Smart Contract Developer

Sep 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos · Remote

Key Responsibilities:
staking, vesting, lending, multisig programs (smart contracts) development, testing and deployment;
created on-chain clicker game smart contract;
optimized computer units and storage;
used knowledge of common attacks and techniques to protect Programs;
built and maintained secure, efficient, and scalable blockchain solutions;

SolanaAnchorCPISmart ContractsSolana Programs DevelopmentAnchor Framework+4

Ai coin

Rust / Substrate Developer

Jun 2023 – May 2024 · 11 mos · Remote

Key Responsibilities:
modifying pallet logic (Staking, Governance) according to the project concept;
introducing BTC reward distribution + halving reward logic into NPoS consensus / pallet;
running validator’s node for AI Coin relay chain;
implementing rust off-chain logic to relay messages between relay chain of AI Coin and Polkadot Network;
code review, benchmark, integration tests, creating docs, chainspec.

BlockchainLearningAttention to DetailCoding ExperienceRust (Programming Language)Programming+5

Polkadot/substrate blockchain bridge

Rust Substrate Developer

Nov 2022 – Jun 2023 · 7 mos · Remote

Key Responsibilities:
pallet development: staking, oracle, dex, vault;
runtime pallets integration: governance, balances, oracle, pallet-assets;
covering pallets with unit tests with a mock runtime;
writing benchmark tests to provide accurate weights for rust substrate extrinsics;
supporting forked version of pallets: assets, balances, staking, sudo;
testing runtime upgrades and new functionality manually in Polkadot.js.org using chopsticks;
executing pallet migrations.

Attention to DetailRust (Programming Language)Decentralized Applications (DApps)BlockchainCoding ExperienceCrypto+2

Freelance

Web Designer (UI/UX)

Nov 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

I am UI/UX designer who's looking for interesting projects and open for challenges. I am a responsible person who sticks to the customers' instructions. My current passion is creating beautiful, functional and aesthetic design for web interfaces and mobile apps, that meets customer's needs and reaches business goals.
I work worldwide and look forward to connecting with new potential clients and partners.
Please take a look at my portfolio below.

Attention to DetailUXUX/UIWeb DesignComputer GraphicsInformation Architecture+6

Core learning services ltd

Business Development Manager

Jan 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · Remote

Attention to DetailDigital StrategyBusiness Development SupportBusiness AnalysisClient DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+4

Mindy support

Business Development Specialist

Jul 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

In my role as a Business Development Specialist at Mindy Support, I conducted online marketing research and database research to acquire new clients and broaden the company's influence. Additionally, I managed E-mail correspondence and performed other sales tasks to support business development efforts.
Acquired new clients through effective online marketing research
Broadened company influence by conducting database research

LearningAttention to DetailDigital StrategyBusiness Development SupportBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Analysis+1