Kentaro Namba

Senior Software Engineer

Crafting innovative solutions across C/C++, Reverse engineering, Game development, Full-stack engineering, Blockchain engineering, AWS & Azure Clouding, and AI/ML programming.

About Me

I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience delivering secure, scalable solutions across AI/ML, Full-Stack, Web3/Blockchain, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure. My journey in software engineering spans over a decade, evolving from low-level programming to cutting-edge AI/ML applications.

My Journey Since 2012

Starting with C/C++ programming in 2012, I've continuously evolved my expertise across diverse technology domains. My passion for understanding systems at their core led me through Reverse engineering, Game development, and eventually into modern Full Stack development, Blockchain, AI/ML engineering, and etc.

In Blockchain development, I’ve launched 50+ Production smart contracts powering DeFi platforms, DEXs, Staking, Lending, and GameFi with $50M+ in volume on EVM/Solana/Bitcoin Mainnet.
For a few example, I've architected and deployed production-grade DeFi protocols including the Ink Economy Finance Platform, a comprehensive ecosystem with yield farming, liquidity pools, and NFT staking that processed $50M+ in transactions.
Built SolSniper, an advanced MEV-protected token sniper bot with real-time on-chain monitoring and automated execution strategies for the Solana ecosystem.
I also built a Cross-exchange Basis Trading Bot (Hyperliquid, Binance, Kraken, ByBit) leveraging live spread and funding data for real-time execution.

In Full Stack development, I'm skilled in using various technologies including Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Next.js), Python, Go, C/C++, C#, PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), Unity3d, Cocos2d, Unreal, and Database systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle).
Built ModernShop, a scalable full-stack e-commerce platform with real-time inventory management, payment gateway integration, and AI-powered recommendations, architected with microservices to handle thousands of concurrent transactions with 99.9% uptime.

In AI/ML engineering, I have hands-on work in NLP, predictive modeling, LLM, and Computer Vision using TensorFlow and PyTorch.
I've built AI Movie Generator, a content creation platform leveraging LLM integration and computer vision to generate production-ready scripts and storyboards. Created CleverChat, an intelligent conversational AI with multi-modal capabilities, real-time NLP processing, and context-aware responses for enterprise applications.

In Game development, I created PokerGamePlugins for Unity3d and Cocos2d, implementing secure multiplayer networking, anti-cheat systems, and real-time synchronization for competitive gaming experiences deployed across desktop and mobile platforms.

Also, I've designed and delivered AI-powered integrations across Oracle ERP, CRM, and SCM systems, enabling real-time data flow and intelligent automation. Built predictive models for forecasting, customer analytics, and risk detection, improving operational efficiency by up to 40%. Transformed enterprise systems into data-driven, insight-rich platforms supporting smarter decision-making.

Strong in cloud-native DevOps with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation.

2012 ~ now

Started Programming Journey

Began developing applications using C / C++ / C# / Java / Qt and OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Software Engineering, etc.

2014 ~ 2020

Game Development Focus

Specialized in game engine using Unity3d / Cocos2d / Unreal and security of communication, developed games for Windows, Android, and iOS

2015 ~ now

Reverse Engineering Expertise

Developed skills in binary analysis and security research using IDA Pro / Ghidra / Immunity Debugger / OllyDbg / x64dbg / WinDbg / C++ Decompiler / C# Decompiler / Java Decompiler / Qt Decompiler, worked on windows / web / android app's analysis

2017 ~ now

Full-Stack Development

Expanded into web technologies and full-stack for ecommerce, social media, and other web applications using Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, Express.js), Python (Django, Flask), Go, PHP (Laravel, CodeIgniter), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle

2020 ~ now

Blockchain Architecture

Specialized in Blockchain development and Smart contracts for DeFi dapps and NFTs on EVM/Solana/Bitcoin/Sui using Solidity, Rust, Move, etc.

2023 ~ now

AI/ML Integration

Integrated machine learning and AI into software solutions using TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI, DeepSeek, etc.

Technical Skills

A comprehensive skill set spanning low-level systems programming to cutting-edge AI/ML applications.

C/C++ Programming
Systems Programming95%
Desktop Programming97%
Performance Optimization85%
Memory Management92%
Multithreading95%
Reverse Engineering
Binary Analysis90%
Disassembly95%
Integrated Security92%
Security Research80%
Malware Analysis88%
Network Programming
TCP / UDP / Sockets95%
HTTP / REST / WebSocket92%
gRPC / RPC Protocols85%
Network Security: SSL/TLS / VPN78%
Open SIP / Software Switch75%
Game Development
Unity3D / Cocos2D / Unreal90%
Network Programming97%
Graphics Programming85%
Physics & Math Simulation82%
AI Development80%
Full Stack Engineering
HTML5 / CSS3 / TypeScript90%
React / Next.js90%
Node.js / Express / Nest95%
Database Design85%
API Development95%
Blockchain Architecture
Solidity / Rust / Move95%
Smart Contracts92%
DeFi Protocols88%
Cross-exchange Basis Trading Bot92%
Web3 Integration95%
Cloud & DevOps
AWS / Azure / GCP88%
Docker / Kubernetes85%
CI / CD Pipelines90%
Infrastructure as Code82%
Monitoring & Logging82%
AI/ML Programming
Python / PyTorch / TorchEngine80%
Model: CNN / RNN / GNN75%
Computer Vision: Yolo / Vgg / OpenCV85%
Audio: DeepSpeach / TTS / LibRosa82%
Generative AI: NLP, LLM, GPTs80%

Work Experience

A proven track record of delivering high-impact systems across AI, DeFi, full-stack platforms, and large-scale game development.

AI & Blockchain Engineer

Ink Finance

April 2022 – November 2025
  • Designed tokenomics including the INK token model and integrated decentralized governance mechanisms inspired by MakerDAO with Uniswap v2-based swap experience and AAVE v2–style.
  • Created the Staking Economy core DeFi dApp on EVM, architecting mathematical models, mechanisms, and smart contracts for staking, pledging, and sponsorship systems.
  • Built a multi-exchange basis trading bot (Hyperliquid, Binance, Kraken, Bybit) with real-time spread monitoring, funding rate evaluation, and dynamic cross-venue execution.
  • Developed predictive trading models (CNN, LSTM, Transformers), RAG pipelines, and LLM-powered automation tools using LangChain, OpenAI, and HuggingFace to enhance DeFi analytics and developer workflows.
  • Developed a backend-only protocol testing framework to validate smart-contract interactions without a UI, contributing to a 9.5+ Certik audit rating for security and architecture.
SolidityRustPythonTypeScriptNode.jsWeb3HardhatFoundryGraphQLMongoDBPostgreSQLRedisAWSDockerKubernetesCI/CDCCXTSlitherTenderlyOpenZeppelinCryptographyPandasNumPyPyTorchTensorFlowTransformersLangChainRAGFAISS
AI & Full Stack Engineer

LooksRare (Startup)

October 2020 – February 2022
  • Implemented an AI-powered NFT art generation pipeline that creates character and item NFTs from short video clips.
  • Combined computer vision for key frame extraction with diffusion models for stylized art generation and automated metadata packaging for ERC-721/1155 minting.
  • Delivered backend, admin systems, and scalable microservices for high-volume NFT generation workflows.
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and containerized the backend with Docker for rapid, stable deployment.
AI Art GenerationDiffusion ModelsComputer VisionMetadata AutomationSoliditySmart ContractsHardhatWeb3.jsNode.jsMongoDBApache KafkaNFT Standards (ERC-20/721/1155)BSCDockerAWSCI/CDGitHub ActionsNginxPM2
AI Solution Architect

HSQA (Startup)

August 2019 – August 2020
  • Architected and deployed a web-based platform for automated website testing with AI-driven flows.
  • Integrated facial recognition and real-time camera authentication for frictionless sign-in workflows.
  • Built an AI system for loading, chunking, parsing, and indexing large PDF documents with OCR, semantic chunking, embeddings, and vector search using FAISS and AWS OpenSearch.
  • Designed backend infrastructure on AWS (S3, DynamoDB, Polly, Rekognition, Lex, Lambda, API Gateway) and automated testing with Selenium.
Deep LearningPythonTensorFlowKerasOpenCVOCRNLPEmbedding ModelsFAISSReact.jsNext.jsThree.jsD3.jsNode.jsAWSSeleniumS3DynamoDBPollyRekognitionLexLambdaAPI Gateway
Full Stack Developer

WPP Energy

January 2017 – May 2019
  • Led development of dashboards visualizing real-time energy consumption, savings, and project progress for stakeholders.
  • Enhanced WPP’s user portals with secure authentication and seamless data exchange with energy partners.
  • Deployed cloud solutions on AWS to deliver a robust, scalable, and cost-efficient platform.
React.jsNode.jsExpress.jsPostgreSQLAWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch)RESTful APIsJWT AuthenticationDockerCI/CDGitHub ActionsChart.js
Game Developer

Square Enix

December 2012 – November 2016
  • Developed MMORPG titles for Windows, Android, and iOS with rich game economies designed for long-term engagement.
  • Used Cocos2d-x, CryEngine, Unity3D, and Three.js to build immersive experiences and AI-driven NPC behaviors.
  • Engineered a game security platform using C++ and x86/64 Assembly to protect against cheating and reverse engineering.
  • Implemented real-time authentication and networking using socket programming, enabling seamless low-latency multiplayer gameplay.
C++Cocos2d-xCryEngineUnity3DThree.jsDeep LearningGame EconomicsMultiplayer NetworkingGame Securityx86/64 AssemblySocket ProgrammingReal-Time SystemsWindows/Android/iOS Development

Featured Products

A showcase of innovative projects spanning game engines, blockchain platforms, security tools, and AI-powered applications.

Ink Finance Staking DApp
Ink Finance Staking DApp
DeFi Protocol with Staking, Pledging, Sponsorship, and DAO governance smart contracts optimized for gas efficiency and security.
SolidityTypeScriptWeb3DeFi
Loxar NFT Marketplace
Loxar NFT Marketplace
Blockchain-powered NFT Game and Marketplace for fractional real estate ownership with custom smart contracts and frontend integration.
SolidityReactIPFSERC721 / 1155
Basis Crypto Trading Bot
Basis Crypto Trading Bot
High-frequency crypto trading system with Basis asset and AI-powered trading strategies for cryptocurrency using Hyperliquid, Binance, and Coinbase.
Node.jsAI/MLCryptoPostgres
AI Powered Document Mining
AI Powered Document Mining
Transforming documents into intelligence, understanding the context, and getting accurate answers from documents powered by AI technologies.
PythonOpenAISupabaseNext.js
AI Powered Video Generator
AI Powered Video Generator
AI-powered system that automatically generates music videos by syncing visuals with beats and lyrics.
ReactTensorFlowOpenCVFFmpeg
AI Powered Code Optimizer
AI Powered Code Optimizer
Machine learning system that analyzes and optimizes C/C++ code for performance improvements and bug detection.
PythonTensorFlowLLVMC/C++
Poker & Casino Game Platform
Poker & Casino Game Platform
End-to-end poker and casino gaming featuring real-time game logic, secure RNG systems, player account management, and high-performance backend designed for fairness, scalability, and smooth gameplay.
Unity3DGame LogicRNGBackend
Slot Machine Game
Slot Machine Game
Interactive slot machine game developed in Unity3D with a Node.js backend, supporting multiplayer gameplay, real-time reward distribution, player progression, safe game state management.
Unity3DC#Node.jsMongoDB
MMORPG Game Engine
MMORPG Game Engine
Custom C++ game engine for MMORPG with full featured game logic with a client-server architecture, advanced rendering pipeline, real-time physics simulation, and cross-platform support.
C++OpenGLVulkanPhysics
Cloud-Native Microservices
Cloud-Native Microservices
Scalable microservices architecture deployed on Kubernetes with automated CI/CD and monitoring.
GoDockerKubernetesAWS
Reverse Engineering Toolkit
Reverse Engineering Toolkit
Comprehensive suite of tools for binary analysis, disassembly, and security research with automated vulnerability detection.
C++AssemblyIDA ProCheat Engine
Poker Plugin Assistant
Poker Plugin Assistant
Lightweight in-game overlay plugin that provides real-time hand context, stack awareness, pot calculations to support better decision-making.
C++AssemblyC#DLL Injection

Professional Services

Comprehensive software engineering services across multiple domains, from low-level systems programming to cutting-edge AI applications.

Blockchain Solutions
Smart contract development, DeFi protocols, and blockchain architecture consulting.
  • Smart contract development
  • DeFi protocol design
  • Blockchain integration
  • Tokenomics consulting
Full-Stack Development
End-to-end web application development with modern frameworks and scalable architectures.
  • React/Next.js applications
  • RESTful API development
  • Database design and optimization
  • Real-time applications
Cloud Architecture
Scalable cloud infrastructure design, DevOps implementation, and containerization.
  • AWS/Azure/GCP deployment
  • Kubernetes orchestration
  • CI/CD pipeline setup
  • Infrastructure automation
Game Development
Custom game engines, graphics programming, and interactive entertainment solutions.
  • Custom game engine development
  • Graphics and shader programming
  • Physics simulation
  • Cross-platform deployment
AI/ML Integration
Machine learning model development, AI system integration, and data science solutions.
  • Custom ML model development
  • Computer vision solutions
  • Natural language processing
  • AI system optimization
ERP & CRM & SCM Integration
AI-powered integrations across Oracle ERP, CRM, and SCM systems, enabling real-time data flow and intelligent automation.
  • AI-powered integrations across Oracle ERP, CRM, and SCM systems
  • Real-time data flow and intelligent automation
  • Predictive models for forecasting, customer analytics, and risk detection
  • Improved operational efficiency by up to 40%
Systems Programming
High-performance C/C++ development for operating systems, embedded systems, and performance-critical applications.
  • Low-level system optimization
  • Memory management expertise
  • Multithreading and concurrency
  • Cross-platform development
Security & Reverse Engineering
Comprehensive security analysis, vulnerability assessment, and reverse engineering services.
  • Binary analysis and disassembly
  • Vulnerability research
  • Malware analysis
  • Security auditing

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