Vadim Smirnov
Bangkok, TH
ukint-vs@proton.me
https://ukint-vs.github.io
vadim-smirnov-b03853216
ukint-vs

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.

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

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

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