Matthew Tong

Matthew Tong

Engineer from South Africa, South Africa
Share Share

Blockchain Developer & Full-Stack Engineer | Ex-Electrical Engineer | Product Designer & Technical FounderOverview:I am an Electrical Engineer turned Blockchain Developer with 10 years of...

  • CAD
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Solar Energy
  • Database Administration
  • Devops Engineering
  • Information Security
  • Systems Engineering
  • IT & Networking - Other
  • Back-end Development
  • Desktop Software Development
  • Front-end Development
  • Full Stack Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • UX/UI Design
  • Web Design
  • Crypto Development
  • Blockchain Development

Blockchain Developer & Full-Stack Engineer | Ex-Electrical Engineer | Product Designer & Technical Founder

Overview:

I am an Electrical Engineer turned Blockchain Developer with 10 years of combined industry experience, specializing in turning complex technical challenges into robust, scalable solutions. 

These days I focus exclusively on building proprietary infrastructure and solving hard technical problems. My approach is rooted in engineering discipline: precise, efficient, and built for long-term viability.

What I Bring to Your Project:

  • Full-Stack Blockchain Development: From smart contract experimentation to full node architecture and mainnet deployment. I have successfully moved projects from testnet to mainnet in under 12 months with iterative releases.
  • Product Design & UX: As a foundation director and product designer, I understand that technology must serve the user. I build integrated workflows that reduce friction for power users (wallets, explorers, miners, and on-chain apps).
  • Business Rescue & Operational Strategy: I have a proven track record of taking abandoned open-source blockchain projects, re-branding them, and restoring operational capacity. I understand the intersection of code, community, and cash flow.
  • Engineering Rigor: My background in electrical engineering and building construction means I understand procurement, site coordination, and system integration. Life long experience in informal and corporate IT honed my skills in network security, hardware troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Core Competencies:

  • Blockchain: Node optimization, smart contracts, mainnet deployment, data compression for mobile environments.
  • Full-Stack Dev: Web3 integration, API development, secure infrastructure setup.
  • Product: UI/UX design for crypto-native tools, workflow optimization for power users.
  • Operations: Project management, technical documentation, business process re-engineering.

Why Work With Me? I am a self-starter who values control, pace, and precision. I don't mind a quick gig or long term partnerships who value deterministic, high-quality outcomes. Whether you need a bug bounty hunter, a full-stack architect, or someone to rescue a stalled technical project, I bring the discipline of an engineer and the vision of a founder.