Nadina (Oates) Zweifel

Blockchain & Web3 Developer

I build to transform the future.

What do Neuroscience, AI, and Blockchain have in common? These are fields that are constantly evolving and might change the world in significant ways - some believe for the better, others for the worse. The potential and controversy of these fields have always fascinated me and stimulated my curiosity to learn more about them.

Currently, I am a Full Stack and Blockchain Developer based in Chicago. I have over 3 years of experience inCrypto, NFTs, DeFi, and Web 3.0. I've led projects from concept to production, developed NFT minting dapps, and my latest achievement was to increase the gas efficiency of a wildly used ERC20 token contract by 100%. My skills span JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React/Next.js, TailwindCSS, Solidity, Hardhat, Foundry, Ethers.js, and Slither.

My versatile skill set extends beyond web and blockchain development to data analysis and computational research, where I've managed projects, released novel simulation software, published impactful journal articles, and received a research progress award at Northwestern University. I also have industry experience working on machine learning and deep learning projects using Python - PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, and AWS Cloud Services.

In addition to my professional work, I'm dedicated to promoting Web3 adoption. I co-founded multiple web3 communities and regularly host crypto community events in Chicago. I am excited about the potential of blockchain and decentralized technologies and am dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption to the masses. If you're looking for a versatile developer who can take your projects to the next level, let's connect and discuss how I can contribute to your team.

MAY 20212 - PRESENT

Blockchain/Web3 Developer

Self-employed

Designed, built, and managed the development of ERC20 tokens and decentralized applications (DApps), including a betting platform, an NFT Marketplace, and a decentralized exchange. Performed on-chain smart contract updates. Designed and developed multiple websites.

Hold ($EARN)

Flame Minter

Flamelings

Plot Minter

LICK Betting Platform

JavaScript

TypeScript

NextJS

React

NestJS

TailwindCSS

Solidity

Foundry

DEC 2022 - MAY 2023

Research Engineer / Scientist

Northwestern University

Successfully oversaw a research project from conception to scientific breakthrough, involving collaborative efforts across various functions, yielding a groundbreaking high-precision 3D imaging dataset and a publication in a high-impact journal. Conducted comprehensive evaluations and analyses of machine learning algorithms and advanced statistical techniques for feature extraction from extensive datasets, leading to the discovery of fresh scientific insights. Additionally, managed the design, execution, and documentation of computational experiments to validate scientific hypotheses, ensuring the meticulous tracking of code versions for research result reproducibility.

Tactile Scenes

Python

MATLAB

C++

Scikit-Learn

Scipy

PyTorch

Geomagic Design

SEP 2016 - SEP 2022

Scientist / Project Lead

Northwestern University

Effectively led and supervised the creation of an innovative research simulation tool, utilizing the university's HPC cluster for extensive computational experiments that led to the publication of two research papers and the development of a publicly accessible software package. Demonstrated proficiency in applying both conventional statistics and machine learning techniques to extract valuable scientific insights from multidimensional time series data, often in collaboration with cross-functional teams, resulting in the receipt of a research progress award. Skillfully communicated and visualized research findings through three talks and five public presentations to diverse audiences. Additionally, provided mentorship and guidance to three Master's level students, leading to the successful completion of three thesis manuscripts and three graduations.

WHISKiT Physics

WHISKiT Physics Software

Active Sensing

C++

Bullet Physics Library

MATLAB

Python

Scikit-Learn

Scipy

SEP 2016 - SEP 2022

Data Science Intern

Shure Incorporated

Developed and tested deep learning models on AWS infrastructure, leading to the creation of the company's initial synthetic voice generation model. Designed and conducted acoustic simulations, involving collaboration with engineers from diverse teams. Documented and presented proof of concepts to both stakeholders and company executives.

Python

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

Scipy

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LinkedIn Profile

Portfolio Website

My personal porfolio website hosted on Vercel.

Code

TypeScript

NextJS

React

HTML

CSS

Hold ($EARN)

Hold ($EARN) is a crypto project that includes an ERC20 token with a taxation that is redistributed back to holders (reflections). The project extends to two NFT collections based on the ERC721 standard with their own minting DApps.

Website

Flames DApp

Flames Code

Flamelings DApp

Flamelings Code

Solidity

Foundry

TypeScript

NextJS

HTML

CSS

TailwindCSS

Wagmi

Alchemy SDK

Plot Minter

Plot Minter is a NFT minting DApp for the crypto project Touch Grass including smart contracts based on ERC721A and ERC20 standard deployed to the Ethereum blockchain.

DApp

Code

Solidity

TypeScript

NextJS

HTML

CSS

Wagmi

ConnectKit

Betting DApp

A DApp that allows users to place bets on future price movement using an ERC20 token. The DApp implements an API that handles price fetching from CoinmarktCap and betting timer. The frontend uses Wagmi to allow users to connect their wallets and place bets. Still in development.

DApp

Frontend

Backend

TypeScript

NextJS

NestJS

HTML

CSS

Wagmi

ConnectKit

Heroku

BoredRatMazeClub Website

Project website for the cryptocurrency BoredRatMazeClub (CHEESE) using React and hosted on SiteGround.

Website

Code

React

Javascript

HTML

CSS

PetLFG Website

Project website for the cryptocurrency PetLFG (LICK) using WordPress and hosted on SiteGround.

Website

WordPress

HTML

CSS

MuddyBurn Website

Project website for the cryptocurrency MuddyBurn (MUDDY) using WordPress and hosted on SiteGround.

Website

WordPress

HTML

CSS

Tactile Scenes

A statistical analysis of 3D environments to study the how the brain may efficiently encode tactile sensory information.

BioRxiv

Geomagic Design

Python

MATLABt

WHISKiT Physics

A simulation framework to model the dynamics of a complete sensorimotor system — the rodent vibrissal array — operating under ethologically relevant conditions to generate synthetic data for research in the fields of neuroscience, information theory, and artificial intelligence.

PNAS

Code

C++

Bullet Physics

MATLAB

Python

Active Sensing

An opinion piece about the term "Active Sensing" and a theoretical framework to analyze active sensing mechanisms based on energetic flow.

JNP