Matej is a well-rounded professional with a multifaceted IT journey covering full-stack development and technical leadership to Blockchain and crypto consultancy. With a focus on Python and modern Python frameworks, he writes complex algorithms and efficient code to improve the back-end application process. Matej is also familiar with the fundamental design principles behind scalable applications and how front-end technologies work, building high-volume and high-availability systems using JavaScript, PHP, Java, jQuery, Angular, RoR, MySQL, and many other technologies. He is currently focused on fintech, Web3, Blockchain, Crypto, and ESG, designing Blockchain systems and platforms while also setting up and documenting their business, operational, and financial processes. In his current engagement as a Chief Blockchain Officer, Matej works with Tokenomics and NFT technology, writes Ethereum Blockchain Solidity smart contracts, and advises community banks on tech systems and solutions.
Structuring Tokenomics and using NFT technology for legal, business, and investment contracts and other use cases.
Writing Ethereum Blockchain Solidity smart contracts for governing the system's logic, ensuring democratization, transparency, and preventing corruption via the decentralization principles.
Advising community banks (Banco Palmas) on technology systems and solutions and anything Web3/Blockchain/Crypto related.
Blockchain Consultant | Lead System Administrator | Lead Software Engineer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Performed an advisory and researching role for Hedge Token, later restructured and rebranded to Blocktrade.
Analyzed and documented Ripple, a real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange, and remittance network created by Ripple Labs, working on integrating the Ripple gateway into the company’s online platform.
Did website coding, administration, and management.
Technical Lead | System Administrator | Blockchain Developer
2017 - 2020 (3 years)
Valletta, Malta
Designed, developed, and deployed crypto-based trading algorithms and full-stack solutions on the Rialto platform.
Implemented multiple microservices to execute different trading strategies on the platform with features for users to manage their asset portfolio on the dashboard.
Built and led the Rialto dev team to design and implement different technology solutions and systems to enhance trading activities.
Contributed to the development of ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook) for SciNote and Gilson, Inc.
Built proprietary add-ons for clients, managed their cloud and on-premise-based servers, and integrated and connected several third-party web services.
Created a RESTful API that third-party applications such as LIMS systems, data management systems, CRM, ERP systems can use to uni- or bidirectionally access SciNote.
