Paul Burke
- Website
- paulburke.co
- Github
- @iPaulPro
- [email protected]
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
About Me
Full-stack developer specializing in blockchain and Web3 with extensive experience in web and Android development.
Passionate about music, technology, and self-education, and excels in fast-paced startup environments, working on consumer-facing products.
Expertise
Blockchain / Web3 2021
Web3 Social expert with deep knowledge of Lens Protocol; experience writing and deploying EVM smart contracts on Ethereum and L2s
Web 2021
Full-stack web development using modern languages, frameworks, and databases
Android 12 years
Expert developer with deep knowledge of best practices, design patterns, and the overarching ecosystem
Experience
Web3 Developer
IndependentJune 2021 - Present
- Freelance work with companies like Avara, Privy, Orna, and Galverse
- Developing tools, services, and experiences in the Web3 Social space
- Focused on web extensions and open-source contributions
Senior Android Developer
Majestyk Apps LLCAug 2019 - May 2021
- Transitioned Audiomack's Android codebase to Kotlin and rewrote the audio player used by 6M MAU worldwide
- Led hiring for the Majestyk Android team and architected sprint-based Software Development Life Cycle for Audiomack and other Majestyk clients
Freelance Android Developer
Bound Publishing IncJul 2018 - Mar 2019
- Created the first version of the multimedia Android app, matching the design and functionality of the existing iOS app
Lead Developer
SAY LLCMar 2017 - Mar 2018
- Joined at the prototype stage, leading the engineering team to launch
- Developed the backend server and Android app; managed the iOS and design teams
Freelance Developer
Lean Logic LLCJan 2014 - Apr 2016
- Helped design and create "Heavy App" for Android from idea stage and contributed to the web server development.
Lead Designer, Junior Developer
Touchlab IncMay 2012 - Dec 2013
- Designed Android app wireframes, mockups and prototypes for companies like The Associated Press, SeatGeek, and One Second Everyday.
- Lead front-end development and software quality assurance.
- Designed and built company website.
Education
Self Taught 2006 - Present
Technical
Language
Typescript, JavaScript, Solidity, Kotlin, Java
SDK / Framework
React, Next.js, Node.js, Svelte (Kit), Web Extensions, Hardhat, Ethers, Viem, Wagmi, OpenZeppelin, Vue.js, Firebase
Database
SQLite, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase Realtime, Firestore
Hosting / Platform
Vercel, AWS, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean, Cloudflare
Blockchain
Ethereum, Polygon, Base, Optimism, IPFS / Filecoin, Arweave
Projects
Scaffold-Lens
Independent Jan 2024 - Present
https://microbid.xyz- Fork of Scaffold-ETH 2 that demonstrates how to build, debug, test, and deploy Modules and Frames on Lens Protocol using Hardhat.
- Typescript, Solidity, React, Next.js, Hardhat, ethers.js, OpenZeppelin Contracts, Tailwind CSS
Focalize
Independent Sept 2022 - Present
https://focalize.app- Open source social app in a browser extension built on Lens Protocol
- Lens Protocol, Polygon, IPFS, Filecoin, XMTP
- Typescript, Svelte, Vite, Web Extension, GraphQL, CRXJS, WalletConnect, ethers.js, RxJS, Tailwind CSS
Audiomack
Majestyk Aug 2019 - May 2021
https://audiomack.com- As a Senior Android Developer I worked on adding features, improving performance, and building a great experience for over 6M monthly active users.
- Android, Kotlin, Java, XML, SQLite, AWS
Hackathons
Scaffold-Lens Extension
Developer
https://scaffoldlens.xyz
- Solo project for SE-2 Extensions Hackathon 2024 by BuidlGuidl
- First prize winner
Microbid
Developer, Designer
https://microbid.xyz
- Solo project for Superhack 2024 Hackathon by ETHGlobal
- First prize - Best App Built for Creators from Base
- First prize - Best Consumer App from Alchemy
Focalize
Developer, Designer
https://focalize.app
- Solo project for ETHOnline 2022 Hackathon by ETHGlobal
- First prize winner from Lens Protocol
- First prize winner from IPFS & Filecoin
- Recipient of multiple Lens Grants