DROO AMOR

Blockchain Infrastructure Engineer

About

I build blockchain infrastructure at axol.io. Before that, defense systems where uptime requirements were strict and bugs had operational consequences. Before that, startups where shipping broken code and fixing it fast was the norm.

What I've learned

Startups taught me to ship fast and iterate. Defense taught me to make things not break. Blockchain requires both: move quickly, but bugs are expensive and immutable. No rollback makes you careful about what "done" means.

Building blockchain infrastructure (mana Ethereum client, raxol terminal framework) for Cosmos and Ethereum. Previously: nuclear submarine engineering where bugs had operational consequences, competitive intelligence at LidoDAO. Preference for systems where correctness matters more than speed.

Focus Areas

  • Cosmos SDK
  • Ethereum Protocol
  • Validator Infrastructure

Experience

CEO
axol.io
2024-05 - Present

Building FOSS blockchain infrastructure for Cosmos and EVM ecosystems. Writing protocol implementations, running validators and sequencers, managing distributed systems.

Details
  • Running sequencers and nodes on Aztec, Base, Optimism, and Ethereum mainnet
  • Built mana (Ethereum client) and raxol (terminal UI framework) as open-source tools
  • Operating validator infrastructure for transaction ordering and state transitions
Ansible AI Elixir TypeScript Rust C Solvers Validators RPCs APIs
NOM Protocol Specialist
LidoDAO
2023-03 - 2024-05

Node Operations Mechanisms (NOM) strategy for LidoDAO, the largest liquid staking protocol. Competitive intelligence and ecosystem research.

Details
  • Wrote 60+ weekly competitive analysis reports tracking protocol developments
  • Built beachpatrol, a competitive intelligence tool for monitoring protocols using OSINT
  • Analyzed node operator economics and performance across multiple networks
Python OSINT
R&D Protocol Research Specialist
Blockdaemon
2022-01 - 2023-03

Technical evaluation of blockchain protocols for venture investment and node infrastructure deployment.

Details
  • Built governance framework and voting system using Cosmos SDK authz module (Go, Ansible, Bash)
  • Evaluated blockchain protocols through code analysis and prototype deployment
Ansible Terraform Docker Grafana Prometheus JavaScript Rust Go Move Cosmos SDK
Mechanical & Electrical Test Engineer
General Dynamics Electric Boat
2020-10 - 2022-01

Engineering Lead for nuclear submarine PSA projects.

Details
  • Accelerated engineering deliverables by 11% vs previous PSA projects
  • Led Program Management & QA for Sea Trials testing and certification
  • Managed high-risk re-entry controls and liability tracking for nuclear submarines
Git MRPII ELCADD LabView AutoCAD Figma Teamcenter MATLAB
R&D Engineer
General Dynamics Electric Boat
2018-12 - 2020-11

Technical Lead for rapid prototyping (mechanical/electrical), managing 5-10 person teams for US warfare component development.

Details
  • Developed calibration and repair process for precision instruments, avoiding replacement costs
  • Invented mechanical/electrical system reducing submarine weapon launch cycle by 14% (timing classified)
  • Designed tooling reducing personnel exposure in radioactive zones by 34%
Git MRPII ELCADD LabView AutoCAD Figma Teamcenter MATLAB
Shipyard Test Organization Specialist
General Dynamics Electric Boat
2017-06 - 2018-12

Field engineering and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical submarine systems, material strength, and operation.

Details
  • Performed QA/QC for classified, NOFORN, DSS-SOC, and SUBSAFE systems
  • Led operational programs and maintained relationships between US Navy customer, private vendors, and shipyard personnel
  • Conducted hydrostatic tests, Lockout/Tag-out, shipboard troubleshooting, high-risk operations, and material strength tests
Quality Assurance Quality Control Hydrostatic Testing Lockout/Tag-out SUBSAFE Material Testing Hydraulics HVAC

Education

Bachelor of Science , Marine Operations (Engineering)
SUNY Maritime College
2013-09 - 2017-05

Minor: Pre-law & Management

Achievements
Leadership:
  • SGA & Student Body Vice President 2013
  • SGA & Student Body Secretary 2012
Academic:
  • Licensed USCG Deck Officer, Third Mates Unlimited Tonnage Program
  • Tutor & Coach for all Navigation and Seamanship classes during tenure
Athletics:
  • All-American Skipper/Crew for Competitive Dinghy and Offshore Sailing

Certifications

Secret Security Clearance
United States Government
Active
Steam & Electric Plant S9G Reactor Qualified
US Navy Nuclear Program
Active
USCG Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage License
United States Coast Guard
Inactive