About Rocco

Software engineer who builds blockchain integrations and AI agents for companies that need them to work.

Who I Am

I'm Rocco, a software engineer with 10+ years of experience in frontend engineering, 5+ years deep in Web3/blockchain integrations, and extensive full-stack development expertise.

I build blockchain integrations and AI agents for companies that need them to actually work. No buzzwords, no hype — just practical solutions that scale.

Currently, I lead an independent consulting practice while mentoring developers from all backgrounds and educating the community about cybersecurity and crypto safety.

Career Timeline

Lead Software Engineer, Web3

The Web3 Ninja

October 2024 - Present
Remote, Italy
  • Mentored and led 5 internship developers, successfully placing 3 in different companies as Junior Frontend developers
  • Engineered full-stack solutions for blockchain integration across 3 DApps and Web2 applications
  • Designed comprehensive APIs for seamless communication, improving transaction speeds by 15% and reducing gas fees
  • Led B2B project development using React.js, TypeScript, and smart contract integration

Lead Frontend Engineer, Web2

Games Global

September 2023 - September 2024
Remote, Malta
  • Developed responsive UI for Lotsaloot™ progressive jackpot system using vanilla JavaScript
  • Implemented three-tier jackpot system deployed across diverse iGaming platforms to drive player engagement
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure frequent wins and optimize customer jackpot portfolios
  • Delivered fast-hitting jackpot structure resulting in continuous player engagement

Tech Lead, Web3

Shiba Inu

January 2023 - August 2023
Remote, Italy
  • Provided leadership and mentorship to team of 12 developers, resulting in 30% increase in productivity over 8 months
  • Participated in React.js and TypeScript coding, leading to 25% reduction in bugs and 40% improvement in code quality
  • Delivered top-tier frontend applications serving approximately 5M visitors with 3K peak concurrent users
  • Achieved 20% boost in overall user engagement through optimized React.js implementations

Lead Frontend Engineer, Web3

Ajna Labs

August 2022 - August 2023
Remote, New York, USA
  • Led deployment of React.js SPA with Next.js, managing over $20M liquidity on DeFi platform
  • Developed proprietary SDK for seamless smart contract integration, reducing integration time by 50%
  • Created comprehensive style guide and component library, resulting in 25% increase in development speed
  • Built marketing website using Next.js and React.js, achieving 10K unique visitors within 3 months

Frontend Engineer, Web3

Linum Labs

August 2021 - July 2022
Remote, Cape Town, SA
  • Supervised 10+ different Web3 projects for crypto and decentralized web applications using React.js and TypeScript
  • Mentored 4 frontend developer teammates in React.js best practices and Web3 integration
  • Contributed to Landworks metaverse rental system and EnterDAO governance modules
  • Implemented code optimization and refactoring initiatives across user-facing applications

Lead Software Engineer, Web3

Omnia DeFi

January 2021 - July 2021
Remote, London, UK
  • Programmed Web3 application for Vesting, Farming, and Rewards with blockchain integration using React.js
  • Facilitated interactions with DeFi smart contracts using Web3.js and Ethers.js
  • Collaborated seamlessly with team of 6 developers on 2 different DApps
  • Developed dashboard for Real World Assets with Node.js backend integration

My Approach

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    Straight Talk: Skip the fluff, focus on what moves projects forward
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    Practical Above All: Value solutions that can be implemented and tested quickly
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    Innovation with Purpose: Push boundaries only when there's clear value — avoid "shiny object syndrome"
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    Empathy in Teaching: Adapt explanations to where learners are, help them grow independently
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    Forward-Thinking: Stay current with emerging tech while maintaining focus on deliverables

What I'm Known For

Blockchain Integration

Smart contracts, DeFi protocols, Web3 frontends

AI Agents

LLM integration, prompt engineering, automation

Code Refactoring

Legacy cleanup, performance, tech debt reduction

Developer Mentoring

Career guidance, portfolio review, job placement

Rocco Russo

Rocco Russo

Apulia, Italy
Remote Available
€75/hour
IT • EN • ES
Book Consultation

Core Technologies

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsSvelteWeb3.jsEthers.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLTailwindCSSAWSSolidityDeFiAI/LLMDocker
10+
Years Experience
5M+
Users Served
$20M+
Liquidity Managed
3/5
Mentees Placed