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DROO AMOR - Technical Resume
DROO AMOR
Blockchain Infrastructure Engineer
Remote | drew@axol.io | https://droo.foo
SUMMARY
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
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
axol.io
2024-05 - Present
CEO | Remote
Building FOSS blockchain infrastructure for Cosmos and EVM ecosystems. Writing protocol implementations, running validators and sequencers, managing distributed systems.
* 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
Tools: Ansible, AI | Languages: Elixir, TypeScript, Rust, C | Internal-products: Solvers, Validators, RPCs, APIs
LidoDAO
2023-03 - 2024-05
NOM Protocol Specialist | Remote
Node Operations Mechanisms (NOM) strategy for LidoDAO, the largest liquid staking protocol. Competitive intelligence and ecosystem research.
* 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
Languages: Python | Methodologies: OSINT
Blockdaemon
2022-01 - 2023-03
R&D Protocol Research Specialist | Remote
Technical evaluation of blockchain protocols for venture investment and node infrastructure deployment.
* Built governance framework and voting system using Cosmos SDK authz module (Go, Ansible, Bash)
* Evaluated blockchain protocols through code analysis and prototype deployment
Tools: Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Grafana, Prometheus | Languages: JavaScript, Rust, Go, Move | Frameworks: Cosmos SDK
General Dynamics Electric Boat
2020-10 - 2022-01
Mechanical & Electrical Test Engineer | Groton, CT
Engineering Lead for nuclear submarine PSA projects.
* 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
Tools: Git, MRPII, ELCADD, LabView, AutoCAD, Figma, Teamcenter | Languages: MATLAB
General Dynamics Electric Boat
2018-12 - 2020-11
R&D Engineer | Groton, CT
Technical Lead for rapid prototyping (mechanical/electrical), managing 5-10 person teams for US warfare component development.
* 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%
Tools: Git, MRPII, ELCADD, LabView, AutoCAD, Figma, Teamcenter | Languages: MATLAB
General Dynamics Electric Boat
2017-06 - 2018-12
Shipyard Test Organization Specialist | Groton, CT
Field engineering and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical submarine systems, material strength, and operation.
* 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
Methodologies: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Hydrostatic Testing, Lockout/Tag-out, SUBSAFE, Material Testing, Hydraulics, HVAC
DEFENSE PROJECTS
Nuclear Submarine Tactical R&D Systems
2018-12 - 2020-11
Technical Lead | Completed
Tactical weapon systems and radiation safety tooling
Domains: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering | Systems: Nuclear Systems, Precision Manufacturing
Precision Instrument Calibration System
2019-01 - 2020-11
R&D Engineer | Completed
Calibration and repair protocols for precision instruments
Methodologies: Precision Calibration, Maintenance Protocols, Quality Control | Impact: Cost Optimization
PORTFOLIO
axol.io
Open source blockchain infrastructure and tooling
https://github.com/axol-io
raxol
Component-based terminal UIs for Elixir
Elixir | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/raxol
libsignal-protocol-nif
Signal Protocol for BEAM (Erlang/Elixir/Gleam)
C | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/libsignal-protocol-nif
mona.nvim
Monaspace font toolkit for Neovim
Lua | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/mona.nvim
LSPbridge
IDE diagnostics bridge for AI assistants
Rust | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/LSPbridge
phos
GRC replacement log colorizer
Rust | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/phos
mana
Ethereum protocol implementation in Elixir
Elixir | https://github.com/axol-io/mana
riddler
Cross-chain bridge solver
Elixir | https://github.com/axol-io/Riddler
zmin
Ultra-fast JSON minifier with SIMD acceleration
Zig | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/zmin
nix-mox
NixOS configuration framework with Proxmox templates
Nix | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/nix-mox
synthwave84-zed
Synthwave84 theme for Zed editor
Shell | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/synthwave84-zed
zoir
Noir language support for Zed
Rust | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/zoir
tree-sitter-noir
Tree-sitter grammar for Noir language
C | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/tree-sitter-noir
dotfiles
Cross-platform dotfiles with chezmoi and lazy loading
Shell | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/dotfiles
orbit-jump
Gravity-based jumping game
Lua | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/orbit-jump
droodotfoo
This site -- Phoenix LiveView with monospace web design
Elixir | https://github.com/DROOdotFOO/droodotfoo
EDUCATION
SUNY Maritime College
2013-09 - 2017-05
Bachelor of Science - Marine Operations (Engineering)
* Licensed USCG Deck Officer, Third Mates Unlimited Tonnage Program
* Tutor & Coach for all Navigation and Seamanship classes during tenure
* All-American Skipper/Crew for Competitive Dinghy and Offshore Sailing
* SGA & Student Body Vice President 2013
* SGA & Student Body Secretary 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
Secret Security Clearance
Active
United States Government
Steam & Electric Plant S9G Reactor Qualified
Active
US Navy Nuclear Program
USCG Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage License
Inactive
United States Coast Guard
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