Vadim Smirnov
Self-taught software engineer with a deep interest in low-level systems, blockchain, and Rust. I enjoy contributing to open source, learning new technologies, and solving hard problems. Regular participant in CTFs and security workshops.
Experience
Software Developer
February 2021
— Present
GEAR Technologies Inc.
Contributing to the Gear Protocol and Polkadot ecosystem.
- Developing core infrastructure and tooling for the Gear Protocol
- Writing high-performance smart contracts in Rust and WebAssembly
- Working with Substrate-based runtime modules and developer SDKs
- Collaborating with the open-source Web3 community
- Tech stack: Rust, WebAssembly, Substrate, Git, Docker, Linux, TCP/IP, CI/CD
Web Developer
September 2018
— December 2020
Technology and Business
Developed backend services and automated CRM workflows.
- Built backend services using Node.js and MongoDB
- Integrated Bitrix24 bots (Telegram, Viber)
- Maintained Linux-based infrastructure and deployed services
Projects
Gear Protocol
Present
— Present
Web3 WASM-based smart contract execution engine (Rust)
Substrate
Present
— Present
Custom forks and patches for Substrate framework
Polkadot SDK
Present
— Present
Custom tooling for parachain development
Education
Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
January 2018
— January 2020
Incomplete in Information Systems and Technologies
Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University
January 2020
— January 2023
Incomplete in Programming in Computer Systems
Awards
Winner
January 2018
'I am a Professional' Olympiad in Cybersecurity
CTF Participation
Present
— Present
Regular participant in CTF competitions and cybersecurity events.
Languages
English:
Advanced (C1)
Russian:
Native
Ukrainian:
Native
Skills
Technologies & Tools:
Substrate, Gear Protocol, Polkadot SDK, Docker, Git, Linux, WebAssembly, TCP/IP, Node.js, MongoDB, Bitrix24
Soft Skills:
Proactive learning, Problem-solving, Autonomous work, Documentation