About
Hey, I’m Noah, a freelance software engineer specializing in React and Rust within the Polkadot ecosystem. I’m driven by the vision of building the future of Web3, and I currently work at Velocity Labs, where I’ve been developing 'Turtle' - a universal bridge app for Polkadot, addressing fragmented UX and DevEx of the ecosystem.
I’ve been deeply involved in the crypto space since 2021, exploring different blockchain protocols, dApps, and hardware wallets. After graduating from the Polkadot Blockchain Academy in early 2024, where I was mentored by core Polkadot developers, I became convinced that Polkadot embodies the Web3 values I stand by: resilience, security, scalability, and governance.
I’m on a mission to contribute to this decentralized web, with less trust and more truth. A web free from big tech gatekeeping, with a financial layer that ensures equal access for everyone - protecting human freedom at its core.
Before joining the Polkadot ecosystem, I spent nearly 5 years at Airbus, where I contributed to projects in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and blockchain. I engineered software solutions, particularly in React, and helped innovate across several departments.
Outside of work, I’m dedicated to calisthenics, cold plunges, and biohacking, constantly exploring ways to improve myself. I also study Stoic philosophy, which fuels my approach to life and work. I'm always happy to connect with new people - so feel free to reach out!
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Check out my latest work
I've worked on a variety of projects, from web apps to blockchain applications. Here are some of my favorites.
Turtle
Turtle is a universal token transfer application for the Polkadot ecosystem, supporting transfers between Ethereum and Polkadot, as well as XCM transfers between parachains. Soon, Turtle will be available as a widget for easy integration into any dApp. Additionally, a Turtle SDK will be launched to further streamline the bridging experience and reduce fragmentation across the ecosystem.
Lastic Coretime Marketplace
I helped the Lastic team build the first Polkadot coretime marketplace. This included core interlacing, which lets users adjust coretime usage and sell unused time as NFTs. I also worked on core partitioning, allowing users to split coretime NFTs at specific times for resale. I deployed a crowdfunding Solidity contract on Moonbeam for group coretime purchases. Additionally, I built a multisignature coretime marketplace PoC for simple and secure trading using a 2/3 multisig wallet. Lastly, I developed an Auto Teleport feature, which moves DOT between the Relaychain and Coretime chain as needed, reducing Polkadot’s fragmentation.
PBA Projects
I have built several Rust-based projects, each highlighting different aspects of blockchain development, cryptography, and systems programming. These include a Many Time Pad Cracker, a tool designed to crack OTP encryption vulnerable to reused keys; a blockchain developed from scratch, complete with consensus mechanisms and data structures; a UTXO chain node capable of handling blockchain reorgs and maintaining data consistency; a multi-token treasury pallet within the Substrate framework, designed for managing several tokens and spend proposals; and a Merkle multi-proof generator that generates cryptographic proofs for verifying multiple claims in a single Merkle tree efficiently.
Innovation Hub
I designed and developed an internal knowledge-sharing platform at Airbus, facilitating collaboration between experts, managers, and project initiators across innovative projects. The platform enabled project creation, robust search capabilities, expert and location discovery for specialized topics, and an integrated Q&A system to connect users with relevant experts. This solution improved cross-functional communication, accelerated innovation, and fostered a more efficient exchange of knowledge across departments.
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