Booker T. Sessoms III
Email:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/booker-sessoms
Github: https://github.com/Booker-CU
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / BLOCKCHAIN
Summary
Software Developer proficient in JavaScript, React and Solidity with training from
Columbia University’s Fintech Bootcamp, Consensys Academy, and Encode Club.
Experienced in deploying smart contracts using Solidity on local and testnet Ethereum
platforms. Skilled in implementing ERC20, ERC721 tokens using OpenZeppelin
libraries. Capable of integrating JavaScript/HTML/CSS frontends with Ethereum smart
contracts using React. Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive problem solver with the
ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Technical Skills
Frontend: React, NextJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Radix UI, Tailwinds, HTML, CSS
Blockchain: Solidity, Hardhat, EVM, Lightlink, Liteflow, RainbowKit, EthersJS, Wagmi,
Tools: Node JS, Vercel, Livepeer, Push Notifications, NFTPort, OpenZeppelin, IPFS,
VS Code, Git, Metamask
Projects
Encode Lightlink / Liteflow Hackathon
● Forked the Liteflow NFT Marketplace template to create a single creator NFT
marketplace Dapp for NFT music samples pack sales.
● Deployed on the Lightlink Pegasus Testnet and uploaded the app via Vercel.
● Created custom NFT images using AI, with original audio files for the project.
Next Video Build Hackathon
GitHub: next-video-build
● Designed a livestream page for artists to broadcast to their listeners and send
Push Notifications to their followers using Push Protocol.
● Utilized NFTPort to pull the most recent uploads to IPFS using the NFTPortAPI.
● Employed Livepeer and Streamlabs OBS to stream to a landing page.
GrimeNFT (IPFS upload and ERC721 Minting utility / Ropsten Network)
GitHub: blockchain-developer-bootcamp-final-project
● Developed a utility to upload digital items to IPFS and mint them as ERC721
tokens (GNFT).
● Responsibilities included coding smart contracts using Truffle/Ganache and
deploying to the Ropsten Test Network with Metamask.
● Designed the front-end for the Dapp using React/React-Bootstrap with Truffle.
● Deployed the Dapp to the web using Surge.
Work Experience
KICKAPPS, New York, NY
Software QA Tester (Manual)
● Verified functionality of Kickapps test site on multiple operating systems and
browsers (Mac, PC, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari)
● Performed manual testing of user generated content and widgets, within the site.
● Tested functionality of Social media integration for Weather Channel and Vibe
Media sites powered by Kickapps.
● Logged defects in JIRA. Escalated issues to developers and verified fixes
Education
OneTen / Udacity Frontend Developer Program | December 2023
FrontEnd Web Development Fundamentals Nanodegree Program via Udacity
Encode Club Solidity Bootcamp Q2 | July 2023
Web3 Education Community / Intermediate Solidity Course
Encode Club Solidity Foundation Bootcamp | 2022
Web3 Education Community
Consensys Academy Blockchain Developer Program | 2021/2022
Flagship technical Blockchain Developer Bootcamp focused on the development of
decentralized applications using Ethereum, Web3.js, Truffle Suite, Solidity, and React.
Bootcamp Fintech Certificate | 2020
Columbia University, New York, New York
A 24-week intensive program focused on gaining technical programming skills in Python
programming, SQL, Big Data, Ethereum, Blockchain, and Machine Learning.
