Software Engineer
Kevin Paul Jacob
I view software development as craftsmanship, combining precision and creativity to build thoughtful digital experiences.
A software developer with 3 years of experience in full-stack development and building innovative Web3 solutions.
At Merkle Labs, I design and develop robust products on Solana, simplifying complex problems into efficient and maintainable solutions. I specialize in creating complex, user-friendly interfaces and ensuring digital experiences are both precise and scalable.
With a strong focus on problem-solving, I've delivered impactful products as a freelancer, always prioritizing client needs. Expanding my expertise into AI and DevOps, I'm driven by a passion for creating cutting-edge products and solving technical challenges with excellence.
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Technologies I work with
TypeScript
Next.js
Express.js
MongoDB
Solana
Anchor
Rust
TailwindCSS
Docker
Git
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Prisma
Python
C++
Kubernetes3 Years of Building, Shipping, and Scaling
From Web3 platforms to AI-powered fintech tools, I turn complex problems into polished, production-grade products that users love.
Projects Completed
Years Experience
Companies Worked With
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Where I've Worked
Merkle Labs
01Blockchain & Software Developer
Jan 2024 — Present
- Shipped Slerf Launchpad — a token launchpad on Meteora for the Slerf team, featuring built-in fee sharing, live TradingView charts, WebSocket-powered transaction feeds, and a creator revenue dashboard.
- Built Trustra, a web3 ecommerce platform with Printful integration for on-demand merch, a gacha system, and CS:GO skin trading backed by escrow smart contracts.
- Developed xApple Bot, a Telegram-native token launchpad unifying wallet management, in-chat trading, referrals, leaderboards, and per-user analytics in a single conversational interface.
- Delivered Scout by Trustra — an agentic web3 shopping experience with three AI research modes (Exa AI + SerpAPI) and one-click Crossmint checkout in crypto or credit card.
- Shipped Dosed, a headless Shopify storefront for a D2C energy drink brand, with Meta Pixel, GA4 analytics, and an affiliate program to drive and attribute launch growth.
- Built a multichain wallet analytics pipeline on Apify that ingests on-chain trading data across multiple chains and surfaces PnL, full trade history, and win/loss ratios — published as a public API.
- Contributed to a range of client products including staking dashboards, DeFi integrations, and token platform features across the Solana ecosystem.
- Led development of a Web3 casino platform — designed UIs for five games, integrated backend APIs, facilitated on-chain transactions on Solana, and built a referral system with commission features.
- Achieved a successful launch: 200+ users and 20,000+ SOL volume in the first week.
- Contributed to a Fantasy Crypto Trading Platform with smart contract integration, TradingView charts for real-time prices, WebSocket-based live trade notifications, and authentication flows.
- Earned an Honorable Mention in the Light Protocol track at the Colosseum Radar Hackathon 2024.
Fundinc
02Full Stack Developer Intern
July 2023 — October 2023
- Engineered a B2B SaaS platform for VCs to manage deal flow, incorporating Kanbans, Dashboards, and Task Delegation, with seamless Google Meet and Drive integration.
- Contributed to securing three clients and the acquisition of Fundinc through Done Deal (Company).
Codelance Devs
03Full Stack Developer Intern
Feb 2023 — April 2023
- Developed a supermarket store platform with a responsive frontend using React and Tailwind CSS.
- Implemented features for product display, cart management, and checkout processes, ensuring a seamless shopping experience with intuitive UI and efficient functionality.
Selected work
Superbets
Nov 2024
Selected work
Scout by Trustra
Dec 2025
- Designed and built an agentic web3 commerce experience with three research modes powered by Exa AI and SerpAPI, letting users discover any product through natural language.
- Integrated Crossmint to enable seamless checkout in both crypto and credit card, turning agent-driven recommendations into a one-click purchase flow.
Kind words
“Kevin's been a standout full stack developer at Fundinc, mastering next.js, firebase, and seamlessly integrating complex APIs. He's not only timely with his impeccable work but also a great team player. Plus, his sense of humour adds a lively spark to our workspace. If you need a skilled and fun colleague, Kevin it is!
“Kevin is not only a talented web developer, but he is also a pleasure to work with. He has great humour and is always up for a stimulating conversation. He approaches his work with diligence and attention to detail and is never satisfied with anything less than his best effort. Kevin is a valuable asset to any team, and I recommend him without reservation.
“We worked together on Trustra, and you're one of the smartest people I've worked with. You always know the right approach to take and get things done quickly and on time. You're super clear with communication, which made working together on Trustra and Scout really smooth. I'd happily work with you again and definitely recommend you.
“You are a beast! I love how you manage things!
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