Chris van der Heijden
Verified Expert in Engineering
Blockchain Developer
Chris is an experienced engineer and developer specializing in blockchain, programming, DevOps, and Linux infrastructure. He is always eager to learn new things and think out of the box, particularly about the most common public blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum and Polkadot. Chris is passionate about blockchain technology and combines solid technical knowledge with relevant soft skills, excelling as a communicative, assertive, and flexible professional.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Linux, Docker, Python 3, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Solidity, Cryptocurrency Wallets, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Cloud Computing
The most amazing...
...solution I've built is the blockchain node infrastructure for a Dutch crypto trading platform set up in the Google Cloud Platform.
Work Experience
Co-founder
WeHave
- Weighted various blockchain and technology options for deploying our product.
- Built a tool for creating bulk addresses on the NEAR protocol using Node.js.
- Decided on the operational stack for development and deployment tools and oversaw its administration.
- Researched the best country for registering the business and dealing with all legislative matters.
DevOps and Blockchain Engineer
BitcoinMeester
- Developed the wallet infrastructure for the trading platform.
- Made a proof of concept for a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace related to sports.
- Set up and maintained various nodes used by the trading engine to connect to public blockchains.
DevOps Engineer
AppyThings
- Maintained an AWS cluster running complex multi-node infrastructure for Apigee.
- Automated updates for Apigee clusters using Ansible.
- Assisted the development team with changes and change management.
Consultant
Sue B.V.
- Facilitated technical training focused on Linux infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps.
- Contributed to maintaining multiple ELK stack—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana—projects in cloud environments.
- Hosted lectures and meetups on multiple tech-related subjects.
Experience
WeHave
https://www.wehave.ioNFT Platform for a Cryptocurrency Broker
Wallet Infra in Cloud Environment
Certifications
Polkadot 101
Moralis Academy
JavaScript for Blockchain Developers
Moralis Academy
Blockchain for Business
Moralis Academy
Ethereum Smart Contract Programming 101
Moralis Academy
Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
Docker
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Red Hat
Certified Associate in Python Programming
Python Institute
SaltStack Certified Engineer
Salt Project
DeFi 101
Moralis Academy
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat
Certified Entry-level Python Programmer
Python Institute
Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1)
Linux Professional Institute
SUSE Certified Engineer (SCE) in Enterprise Linux
SUSE
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Scrum.org
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Web3.js, Node.js, Apigee
Tools
Ansible, SaltStack, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Paradigms
Microservices, DevOps, Scrum
Languages
Python 3, Python, Solidity, JavaScript, Rust
Platforms
Linux, Blockchain, Docker, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Red Hat Linux, Ethereum, Hyperledger, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Frameworks
Flask, Parity Polkadot
Other
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), Cryptocurrency Wallets, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Leadership, Crypto, Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Decentralization, Smart Contracts, IPFS, Non-fungible Tokens (NFT), Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Cryptocurrency, Proof of Stake, Architecture, Ethereum Smart Contracts, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Cloud Computing, NEAR Protocol, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Business, Cosmos, Arbitrage
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