Chance Chapman

As an accomplished Senior Developer with over 20 years of experience in Node.js, PHP, and Web3 technologies, I am eager to leverage my expertise in building scalable web applications, APIs, and deploying blockchain solutions to drive technological innovation across diverse industries. My career spans diverse roles in software development, backend engineering, and blockchain integration, where I've focused on creating reliable, high-performance systems that emphasize uptime, security, and efficiency.

In my current role as Senior Developer at Sage Personal Finance since 2012, I started with a small tech team and have become the sole developer maintaining a robust system. I've engineered solutions achieving 99.9% uptime through MySQL group replication and redundant DNS configurations. Implementing cron jobs to monitor log files has allowed me to detect minor or major issues early, preventing downtime. I've also handled ongoing upgrades and updates to keep the system modern and secure, utilizing PHP and Node.js for backend logic, alongside MySQL for database management.

Since 2023, as Blockchain & Backend Developer at Star Wolvez, I've taken responsibility for the backend API, database, web server, and all cloud infrastructure on AWS, including EC2, API Gateway, Route 53, Amplify, Lambda, and RDS. Currently, I'm developing version 2 of the infrastructure, shifting to a serverless and redundant model for maximum uptime and performance. This involves moving the game on-chain, where I'm writing and testing smart contracts in Solidity. As one of three developers on this collaborative team, I've contributed to problem-solving and seamless project execution.

Earlier, from 2004 to 2012 at Buttonwood Technology in New York City, I successfully migrated all infrastructure from physical servers in a New Jersey farm to AWS, optimizing for cloud-based scalability. I built and maintained web applications using .NET and JavaScript frameworks, supporting multiple client portals. Managing server infrastructure with MS SQL and Windows Server ensured robust performance and reliability.

My skills encompass programming languages like Node.js, PHP, Perl, Solidity, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. In blockchain and Web3, I'm proficient in smart contract development and dApp deployment. For cloud and infrastructure, I handle AWS services, setup, and CI/CD pipelines. Server management includes NGINX, MySQL, Linux CLI, optimization, and scaling. Tools and frameworks in my toolkit are Astro, Remix, Express.js, Git, and Docker. I also bring soft skills in problem-solving and team collaboration.

Educationally, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (2004) and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (1999) from Michigan State University, providing a strong foundation in technical and analytical thinking.

My GitHub repositories showcase practical applications of these skills. For instance, Blastfarm.xyz is a Web3 application on the Blast blockchain enabling "double farming" for cryptocurrency users, allowing ERC-20 token minting while earning Blast Gold and $SEED tokens in one transaction—built with separate repos for web, smart contracts, and scripts. Weav3 is a Node.js app for analyzing Ethereum wallet transactions and calculating retroactive airdrop points based on DeFi activity. KidToken manages token economies for families using the OST blockchain platform. The NFT OpenSea Snipebot, also in Node.js, monitors collections for underpriced listings via Puppeteer and sends Discord notifications. Option Trader features an algorithmic options trading system using machine learning predictions from an LSTM neural network for automated stock options trading. Even personal projects like PaducahPorchGoose.com, a business website built with vibe-coding, demonstrate my versatility.

With a proven track record in infrastructure migration, blockchain deployment, and full-stack development, I'm seeking opportunities to apply this expertise in innovative environments, collaborating on teams to deliver high-impact solutions.