Dima Rud (Dmytro Rud), Blockchain & FinTech Architect
Blockchain & FinTech Architect.Since 2018.
7+ years building fault-tolerant FinTech and Blockchain systems.
DeFi protocols (bridges, DEXs, RWA, stablecoins), payment services (PISP), booking platforms, and real-time interactive systems. From first commit, to production.
Currently
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Lead Protocol Architect. 4 years 6 months in role.
Building DeFi infrastructure, cross-chain bridges, and stablecoin systems. Developed reForge, a bridge supporting 30+ stablecoins and RWA, generating over $100k in monthly revenue. Led development of on/off-ramp flows, AMM-based DEX, token launchpad, and a trading bot for market-making.
Education
2016 – 2019
Master, Computer Science and Technology
Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
2012 – 2016
Bachelor, Computer Science and Technology (with honors)
National Technical University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Domains of Expertise
Smart Contract & Protocol Architecture
Defined protocol architecture for cross-chain bridges, DEXs, and stablecoin systems. Designed AMM rebalancing algorithms, token launch mechanics, and on/off-ramp flows handling real volume on mainnet.
System Architecture & Infrastructure
Architected fault-tolerant platforms from the ground up: microservices, event-driven pipelines, API layers, CI/CD, and automated contract workflows. Made the infrastructure decisions behind systems generating $100k+ in monthly net revenue.
Business & Strategy
Shaped product and technical strategy at the FinTech/Web3 intersection. Driven architecture decisions grounded in financial data, from MasterCard Open Banking integrations to revenue-generating DeFi infrastructure.