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Max Kaido

Blockchain Developer, Software Architect, Founder​

Summary​

A versatile blockchain developer and software architect with expertise in TON and Ethereum ecosystems. Specialized in building AI-integrated trading systems, blockchain applications, and Telegram integrations. Proven track record in leading distributed technical teams and delivering complex projects with a focus on well-architected systems and quality documentation.

Technical Skills​

Programming Languages​

  • Primary: TypeScript, JavaScript, Solidity, Python
  • Secondary: Ruby, C/C++, Go, Shell

Blockchain & Trading​

  • TON Blockchain: TON Connect, TON SDK, TonWeb
  • Ethereum: Smart contracts, ERC-20, OpenZeppelin
  • Trading: ByBit API, Technical Analysis, Algorithmic Trading

AI & LLM Integration​

  • Models: GPT-4o, Llama 3.2, Qwen2.5, DeepSeek, Mistral
  • Frameworks: Ollama, OpenAI API, ChromaDB (Vector DB)
  • Patterns: RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)

Backend Development​

  • Framework: NestJS, Express, FastAPI
  • Database: PostgreSQL with MikroORM
  • Cache/Queue: Redis, Bull/BullMQ
  • API: GraphQL, REST, Swagger/OpenAPI

Frontend & Bot Development​

  • Framework: React, Telegram Web Apps (TWA)
  • Bot Framework: grammY for Telegram bots
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS, MuseUI

DevOps & Infrastructure​

  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Dokku
  • Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
  • Automation: Ansible
  • Cloud: Digital Ocean, Hetzner, Google Cloud

Development Practices​

  • Architecture: Monorepo, Microservices, Event Sourcing
  • Testing: Jest, Mocha, TDD, E2E Testing
  • Documentation: Docusaurus, Markdown, JSDoc, FDD
  • Project Management: Task Warrior, Scrum, Pomodoro
  • AI-Augmented Development: Cursor power user with sophisticated custom rule system

Experience​

TON Arcana - Lead Developer & Architect​

Dec 2024 - Present

Leading the development of a comprehensive platform integrating TON blockchain, AI, and Telegram:

  • Designed and implemented a modular monorepo architecture using NestJS, TypeScript, and pnpm
  • Developed Telegram bot integrations with TON blockchain and multiple LLM models (Ollama, OpenAI)
  • Integrated TON Connect for wallet connectivity and blockchain transactions
  • Created a Telegram Web App (TWA) mini-application using React and Tailwind
  • Implemented comprehensive testing, monitoring, and deployment pipelines
  • Built infrastructure using Ansible, Kubernetes, and Docker with Prometheus/Grafana monitoring

Mercury Trading System - Technical Lead​

Dec 2024 - Present

Developed an advanced AI-powered trading system with Greek/Roman mythological naming conventions:

  • Designed a microservice architecture with distinct modules (DIKE, TYCHE, APOLLO, ATLAS, MINERVA, ZEPHYR)
  • Built a sophisticated tournament system for market comparison using QuickSelect algorithm
  • Implemented technical analysis tools in both TypeScript (MINERVA) and Python (ZEPHYR)
  • Created RAG-based trading analysis system with vector database integration
  • Achieved 300% return on a single tournament-selected market, generating enough profit to fully pay for the system's RTX 3060 GPU hardware
  • Developed performance monitoring and analytics dashboards with Prometheus and Grafana
  • Built shadow portfolio system to test and validate trading strategies

Flagship Gaming Platform - Lead Developer & Architect​

2024

Led the development of a high-scale Telegram mini-app gaming platform across two seasons:

  • Developed the first version entirely independently in just 1.5 months, supporting 100K active users
  • Architected and led development of the second version, scaling to 500K users
  • Saved the project from bankruptcy by delivering Season 1 successfully, directly resulting in securing over 1 year of additional investment funding
  • Designed real-time state synchronization system updating all game states within 1-minute intervals
  • Built and managed Google Cloud infrastructure using Terraform for automated scaling
  • Handled all aspects of development including backend, infrastructure, and system architecture
  • Implemented high-performance data synchronization to support massive concurrent user activity

WikiWager - Founder and Lead Developer​

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

  • Conceptualized and built an online betting platform leveraging Wikipedia data and Chainlink's oracle network
  • Implemented a tokenization model with custom tokens
  • Led a team of three to participate in a Chainlink hackathon

Blockchain Bull - Project Lead​

Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Developed high-frequency trading algorithms for Binance Futures
  • Managed operation of 65 bot instances for optimal market performance
  • Optimized trading strategies for cryptocurrency market volatility

Previous Projects​

  • Fr1ncher (2021-2022): Analytical tool for 1inch exchange transactions
  • Micro Cause (2020-2021): Tokenized Telegram bots with compressed state management
  • TheBay.eth (2019-2021): Telegram bot ecosystem with wallet, AMM, and voting systems
  • Kaido.team (2019-Present): Pair programming school, trained 12+ developers
  • Tipsomat (2019-2020): Community builder via tokenized Telegram bot
  • Coinstarter (2019-2020): Zero-fee airdrop solution using signature bouncer

Education​

Master of Computer Science, System Analysis, Moscow State University (2009)

Ongoing Development​

  • Researching Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for trading analysis
  • Studying LLM model optimization and integration techniques
  • Mastering infrastructure as code with Ansible and Kubernetes

Future Career Directions​

1. Web3 Gaming Technical Director​

The convergence of blockchain and gaming presents exciting opportunities to build next-generation gaming experiences:

  • Leveraging my experience scaling Telegram mini-apps to 500K+ users
  • Applying blockchain expertise across TON and Ethereum ecosystems
  • Utilizing real-time state synchronization knowledge for gaming infrastructure
  • Leading technical teams through complex product development cycles

2. AI-Enhanced DeFi Platform Architect​

The intersection of AI/LLM and decentralized finance represents a frontier with tremendous potential:

  • Building on my experience with AI-powered trading systems
  • Implementing RAG systems for context-aware financial analysis
  • Applying blockchain development expertise across multiple chains
  • Designing high-performance, real-time financial platforms
  • Utilizing infrastructure automation for reliable, scalable systems

3. Web3 Infrastructure & Platform Lead​

Web3 platforms require technical leaders who can bridge traditional cloud infrastructure with decentralized systems:

  • Scaling applications from 100K to 500K+ users
  • Implementing enterprise-grade infrastructure with Google Cloud and Terraform
  • Applying comprehensive DevOps experience with Kubernetes and monitoring tools
  • Driving rapid development cycles while maintaining architectural integrity
  • Designing next-generation platforms that balance performance and decentralization

The latest version of this document is available at kaido.team/docs/cv