Dima Rud

About

Dima Rud

Blockchain & FinTech Architect.Since 2018.

Blockchain & FinTech Architect with 7+ years of experience shaping technical and strategic decisions across decentralized finance, payment systems, and complex platform infrastructure. I help teams choose the right architecture, avoid costly missteps, and build with confidence.

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Experience

2021 – Now

4 years 6 months

ARYZE

Lead Protocol Architect. Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • Development of Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP) system based on MasterCard Open Banking.
  • Developed end-to-end reForge, a bridge infrastructure supporting over 30 stablecoins, Real World Assets (RWA), and NFTs for cross-network token exchange and transfer, generating over $100,000 in monthly fee revenue.
  • Developed Launchpad (contract and dashboard) for RYZE tokens.
  • Development of stablecoins on EVM-compatible networks (Ethereum, BSC, Polygon): eEUR, eUSD, GBP, eGOLD, etc.
  • Created contract and algorithm for automatic RYZE token withdrawal by Investors.
  • Development of custom DeFi marketplace (mama.io) based on AMM v2 and v3 models.
  • Created algorithms and contracts for auto rebalancing (rebasing/arbitrage) of liquidity pools.
  • Created On/Off-Ramp with seamless UX flow for swapping fiat to ARYZE Stablecoins and backward.
  • Participated in developing token staking algorithms and reward estimation.
  • Created a trading bot with web UI for market-making and stabilizing token prices.
  • Led the creation of APIs and SDKs to improve interconnectivity across applications.

2021 – 2023

1 year 10 months

Intobi

Full Stack Engineer. Kyiv, Ukraine.

  • Development of booking system with calendars, reminders and data integrations for managing patients and treatment process in network of dental clinics.
  • Dashboard for investors of FinTech startup with integration of third party services like Visma E-conomic. Setting up CI/CD pipelines.
  • Creating and testing Smart Contracts, setup web3 integration into Angular, React and Vue.js projects, development blockchain decentralized applications (bridges, DEXs, etc.) on Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum.
  • Development of functionality, databases, and design for web applications. Setting up integrations with third-party services.

2019 – 2021

1 year 6 months

INCHKIEV

Web Developer. Kyiv, Ukraine.

  • Development of an application for interactive meetings with quizzes and streaming video in real time.
  • Development of Back-end part and Admin panel for Augmented Reality application.
  • Development of an application for a web resource for learning the Kotlin programming language.

2018 – 2019

1 year

Harbin Institute of Technology

Web Developer. Harbin, China.

  • Developed a Smart Home system with a 6LoWPAN mesh network (ContikiOS, TSCH) for device communication, powered by Node.js, Express.js, NodeRed, etc.

Education

2016 – 2019

Harbin Institute of Technology

Master's degree, Computer Science and Technology

Harbin, China

2012 – 2016

National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science and Technology (with honors)

Kyiv, Ukraine

Skills

Leadership & Strategy

Technical Leadership, System Design & Architecture, Cross-Team Coordination, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Communication, Risk Assessment

Process & Delivery

AI-Augmented Workflows, Process Automation, Complex Problem Solving, Project Planning & Estimation, Code Review & Mentorship, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

Blockchain & Web3

Solidity, Decentralized Applications (DEX, Staking, Cross Chain Bridging, RWA), Smart Contracts, Blockchain, Web3

Node.js Stack

TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, Prisma ORM, Drizzle

.NET Stack

C#, .NET, Entity Framework, SignalR

Front-End Development

React, Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, RxJS

Databases & Messaging

MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, RabbitMQ

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, CI/CD, Linux, Nginx, Microservices, Git, Serverless

Languages

English

Professional Working

Ukrainian

Native

Chinese

Limited Working

FAQ

Who is Dmytro Rud?

Dmytro Rud is a Blockchain and FinTech Architect with 7+ years of experience designing production systems across decentralized finance, payment infrastructure, and complex platform engineering. He is the Lead Protocol Architect at ARYZE in Copenhagen, where he leads protocol architecture across cross-chain bridges, stablecoins, and payment rails.

What does Dima Rud do?

He architects and ships Web3 and FinTech systems end-to-end: smart contracts, protocol design (AMMs, cross-chain bridges, stablecoins, launchpads), off-chain backends, payment integrations (MasterCard Open Banking, PISP), and the cloud and DevOps underneath. He combines smart contract engineering with full-stack product delivery, so the same person can make the right call from protocol layer up to UI.

What blockchain and DeFi projects has Dmytro Rud built?

At ARYZE he built reForge, a cross-chain bridge supporting 30+ stablecoins, RWA, and NFTs, generating over $100,000 in monthly revenue. He also built the ARYZE stablecoin suite on EVM networks (eEUR, eUSD, eGBP, eGOLD), the mama.io DeFi marketplace based on AMM v2/v3 with auto-rebalancing pools, the RYZE token launchpad, a market-making trading bot, and fiat on/off-ramp flows.

Does Dima Rud do Web3 consulting, architecture, or smart contract audits?

Yes. He takes on advisory and architecture engagements at the FinTech / Web3 intersection: protocol design reviews, system architecture, smart contract and DeFi architecture consulting, and early-stage technical strategy for Web3 startups. Contact details are in the footer of this site.

Does Dmytro Rud work with US and European companies?

Yes. He works remotely with clients and teams across Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America, typically on FinTech and Web3 architecture engagements. His current employer ARYZE is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What languages does Dmytro Rud speak?

English (professional working), Ukrainian (native), and Chinese (limited working). He earned his Master's at Harbin Institute of Technology in China and his Bachelor's with honors at KPI (Kyiv Polytechnic Institute).

How do I contact Dima Rud?

Email hello@dimarud.com, or reach out on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/dimarud. His GitHub is github.com/dimarud1995. A full CV is downloadable from this site.