Contactless Payment Experiences.
Built a revolutionary payment protocol that raised $10M in funding and serves 500+ users. Won 1st place at Consensus 2024 for contactless event airdrops using ultrasound technology.
Programmable money flows.
Built a web application that allows users to drag and drop first-principle building blocks to create programmable money flows using XRPL. Enables visual composition of complex payment logic and automated financial workflows.
Crypto-to-fiat bridge.
The Off-Ramp Widget seamlessly bridges traditional banking and crypto, enabling users to convert stablecoins into fiat with ease. Designed to leverage Privy's email OTP wallets, this lightweight and configurable widget offers a user-friendly experience—ideal for non-crypto users who prefer simple email-based authentication.
Real-time AI conversations.
Built a real-time voice-to-voice AI chat application with seamless audio processing. Integrated OpenAI API for natural conversation flow and implemented Web Audio API for low-latency voice interactions.
Local business website.
Designed and developed a modern website for a family-owned kombucha business launching in Austin. Built responsive frontend with local farmer's market focus, product showcase, and contact integration for their community-driven startup journey.
1st Place • Ultrasound Payments
Won 1st place at the world's largest blockchain hackathon with 50+ competing teams. Built revolutionary ultrasound payment protocol for contactless event airdrops, securing $25K prize and industry recognition.
$10M Valuation
Built and scaled AmanuCash to $10M valuation with 500+ active users. Secured VC funding and received six-figure acquisition offers. Featured in CoinDesk for innovative payment protocol development.
Government Sandbox
Selected as one of only 10 startups out of hundreds of applicants for Argentina's first legal government sandbox. Worked with real merchants and stores to revolutionize stablecoin payments in a regulated environment.
Cybersecurity Challenges
Ranked in the top 5% of TryHackMe users by solving cybersecurity challenges and CTF competitions. Enjoyed the puzzle-solving aspect of ethical hacking and learning about system vulnerabilities in a gamified environment.
Intensive Full-Stack Program
Completed intensive full-stack development bootcamp at UT Austin with full cohort, group coding sessions, and dedicated staff. Gained hands-on experience in collaborative development and modern web technologies.
3rd Place • Polkadot Track
Secured 3rd place in the Polkadot track with innovative robot dog payment system. Integrated MIT's robotics technology with blockchain payments, earning $2K prize and recognition from industry leaders.
*there are definitely more I should be adding that i'm forgetting about right now.