Open to Work

SamuelBarbosa

Software Developer

Blockchain · Smart Contracts · Web3

Medellín, Colombia|Open to Remote

About

I'm a senior software engineer and tech lead, builder at heart. I ship secure wallets, DeFi protocols, and mobile apps with Rust, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Dart.

I have led teams and co-founded products, delivering on-chain components across Cosmos/CosmWasm and EVM, plus user-friendly apps in production. Born in Rio de Janeiro and coding since 2005, I care about speed, safety, and real users.

Highlights

  • 01Building blockchain infrastructure since 2018
  • 02Co-founded multiple successful startups
  • 03Led teams delivering production-grade DeFi protocols
  • 04Expertise in CosmWasm, EVM, and cross-chain solutions

Coding Since

2005

Experience

Smart Contract Developer

Mantra Chain

Mar 2025Present
Remote
  • Developing smart contracts for the MultiVM Mantra RWA ecosystem
  • Focusing on real-world asset tokenization and cross-chain interoperability
RustCosmWasmSmart ContractsRWA

Web3 Freelance Developer

Various Clients

Nov 2023Feb 2025
Remote
  • Yieldi Labs: React.js development for a Liquidity Manager app for THORChain
  • FortyTwo: React.js development for a DeFi tool with multichain swaps, Liquid Staking and Lending
  • ElDorado: Vue3.js development for a Multichain swap interface (Thorchain, Maya, Chainflip)
React.jsVue.jsTypeScriptDeFiTHORChain

Chief Technology Officer

Loop Fans

May 2023Nov 2023
Medellín
  • Led Web3 integration for real-world use cases with NFTs
  • Built SuperFans Communities, Ticketing, and Rewards systems
Web3NFTsReactSmart Contracts

Co-Founder & CTO

Local Money

Mar 2021Feb 2023
Remote
  • Developed decentralized p2p fiat-crypto marketplace using CosmWasm smart contracts
  • Built frontend with Vue3.js and microservices architecture with Rust & MySQL
CosmWasmRustVue.jsMySQLP2P

Android Developer

Dash Core Group

Feb 2018Feb 2021
Remote
  • Developed official Android wallet for Dash cryptocurrency
  • Implemented direct connection to decentralized network with P2P peer discovery and SPV validation
KotlinAndroidCryptocurrencyP2PSPV

Android Developer

Globant

Jul 2016Jan 2018
Medellín
  • Developed Disney Cruise Navigator and My Disney Experience apps
  • Built features for vacation planning, payments, and activity booking
AndroidKotlinJava

Chief Technology Officer

InOut Delivery

Jul 2015Jul 2016
Medellín
  • Led team of 4 developers for white-label delivery app platform
AndroidNode.jsLeadership

Co-Founder & CTO

EasyDeliver

Feb 2013Jan 2015
Rio de Janeiro
  • Built full-stack courier platform with Node.JS and Android
  • Developed mobile/web solution connecting customers to nearby couriers
Node.jsAndroidFull-Stack

Earlier career includes roles at Concrete Solutions, ResolveAi Taxi, and more — 15+ years of building software.

Skills

01

Blockchain & Web3

Smart ContractsCosmWasmSolidityDeFiNFTsWeb3.jsEthers.js
02

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptRustKotlinDartPythonGo
03

Frontend

React.jsVue.jsNext.jsTailwind CSSHTML/CSS
04

Backend

Node.jsExpressNestJSGraphQLREST APIs
05

Mobile

AndroidReact NativeFlutterKotlinJava
06

Infrastructure

AWSGCPDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CD
07

Databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLRedis
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Projects

01

Local Money

Decentralized peer-to-peer fiat-crypto marketplace built on Cosmos/CosmWasm. Enables trustless trading between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies with smart contract escrow.

CosmWasmRustVue.jsTypeScriptSoliditySolana
02

Yieldi Labs Liquidity Manager

Liquidity management application for THORChain ecosystem. Provides users with tools to manage liquidity positions and optimize yields across DeFi protocols.

React.jsTypeScriptTHORChainDeFi
03

Dash Android Wallet

Official Android wallet for Dash cryptocurrency with direct P2P network connection, SPV validation, and secure transaction handling.

KotlinAndroidP2PCryptocurrency
04

ElDorado Multichain Swap

Cross-chain swap interface connecting to THORChain, Maya Protocol, and Chainflip. Enables seamless asset swaps across multiple blockchain networks.

Vue.jsTypeScriptTHORChainMayaChainflip

Get in Touch

I'm currently open to new opportunities. Whether you have a project in mind, want to discuss blockchain development, or just want to say hi — let's connect.

Medellín, Colombia

Open to Remote