Patrick Collins

Co-Founder

Boston, MA, United States15 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in smart contract security and blockchain technology.
Co-founder of Cyfrin, focused on web3 education and security.
Led automation projects improving operational efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Blockchain and Fintech expert with a focus on smart contract security.

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Skills

Core Skills

BlockchainSmart Contract SecurityAutomation

Other Skills

SolidityVyper (Programming Language)JavaScriptPythonJavaLinuxProgrammingRecruitingSalesHTMLCSSMicrosoft ExceliMovieMicrosoft WordMongoDB

About

I build and create things to help web3 scale. Working on leveling up web3, whatever it takes. Cyfrin: https://cyfrin.io Github: https://github.com/PatrickAlphaC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatrickAlphaC Medium: https://patrickalphac.medium.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patrickalphac

Experience

15 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Chainlink labs

3 roles

Advisor

Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr

Lead Developer Advocate, building Chainlink

Promoted

Oct 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

Developer Advocate, building Chainlink

Jun 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

We're hiring https://www.chainlinklabs.com/careers
Developer Advocate for Chainlink Labs. Building an awesome technical community enabling the ultimate potential of smart contracts.

Cyfrin

Engineer, Security Researcher, & Co-Founder

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Web3 Security, Education, and all things smart contracts
Cyfrin: https://www.cyfrin.io/
CodeHawks: https://CodeHawks.com
Solodit: https://solodit.xyz/
Updraft: https://updraft.cyfrin.io/
Aderyn: https://github.com/Cyfrin/aderyn

SolidityVyper (Programming Language)BlockchainSmart Contract SecurityJavaScript

Alpha chain

Founder

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Alpha vantage inc.

Software Engineer / Developer Advocate

Aug 2019 – Jul 2020 · 11 mos · Boston, Massachusetts

Man numeric

Software Support Engineer/Investment Analyst

Sep 2017 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Boston Area

Supported the python platform for alpha production as well as managed all scripts and “jobs” in the system (> 5,000 a day)
Added to code base to automate and/or improve functions including: creating graphical links for alpha post checks (python), maintaining deployment of legacy code (git, SAS), concerting old tivoli schedule to new control-m product (java), validation and features for the new controlm (python)
Worked with portfolio managers, technology infrastructure, quant developers, and anyone who was involved with possibly bringing large improvements to the alpha system
Lead the project to convert all linux scripts from Tivoli based infrastructure to Control-M. Reducing the duplicity of 2 workflow managers.
Consistently led with the highest Jira accomplishments by over 25%

Computer trust corporation

Software and Support Engineer

Apr 2017 – Jul 2017 · 3 mos · Boston, MA

The execu|search group

Recruiter - Information Technology

Aug 2016 – Mar 2017 · 7 mos · Boston, MA

I specialize in recruiting IT professionals in the following types of roles on a full-time, consulting, or temporary-to-full-time basis across all industries:
Applications Development/Programming
Web Development
Project Leadership/Management
ERP
Desktop Support/Help Desk
Network Administration/Infrastructure
Database Analysis/Architecture
Systems Administration
Business Analysis
IT Management
Quality Assurance

Trinity solar

Renewable Energy Consultant

Mar 2016 – Jul 2016 · 4 mos

Present the benefits of going solar to homeowners in-home.
Schedule surveys, installs, appointments, and for you and homeowners to meet and go over details of the program.
Keep relationships with each interaction and use a variety of technologies to keep all information available and organized.

Metacomet systems

Quality Assurance

Jan 2015 – Sep 2015 · 8 mos · South Hadley, Massachusetts

Create test scripts to apply to new patches of updated software to look for bugs and fixes.
Worked with data entry and spreadsheets.

The summer house

Short Order Cook

Jun 2011 – Aug 2014 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Southwick, MA

Work in fast-paced environment to prepare food to meet customers’ satisfaction
Manage food preparation equipment and heavy-duty machinery
Maintain clean working zone and cooking materials in accordance with company, health, and safety standards

Ymca

Counselor

May 2009 – Aug 2014 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Westfield, MA

Supervised and engaged children ages 4-15
Incorporated safe, healthy, and educational principles into fun, teamwork-based interaction
Coordinated camp-wide activities and established rapport with facilitators and parents