About Rocco Russo — Senior Web3 & Blockchain Developer

Software engineer from Southern Italy who builds blockchain integrations and AI agents that actually work.

Who I Am

I'm Rocco — a software engineer from Apulia, Southern Italy, 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 get the job done.

Currently, I run an independent consulting practice from Apulia, Italy, working with clients across Europe and North America. I also mentor developers and educate 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