# Kene (@kenechukwuorjiene.me)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/kenechukwuorjiene.me
Headline: Backend Engineer | Open-Source Contributor | Technical Writer | Python & Decentralised Systems

## About

Backend Engineer with experience contributing to decentralised identity standards, open-source digital identity protocols, and backend system design. I have contributed to the DIF LinkedClaims Companion Guide and open-source projects including Aries CloudAgent Python (ACA-Py) and GoodDollar, with publicly reviewed and merged contributions.

I have worked on backend architecture and algorithm implementation for emerging platforms, including HealthDocx, where I supported product delivery by translating requirements into backend workflows and system logic, and BallDraft, where I served as Lead Backend Developer, contributing to core backend services and algorithmic processing.

In addition to engineering work, I publish technical articles on decentralised systems, fraud prevention, and backend engineering, aimed at supporting developers and practitioners working with emerging technologies. My work has been recognised through invited technical talks and academic awards, reflecting a trajectory toward deeper technical leadership and contribution within the digital technology ecosystem.

## Career

- **Python Developer at LinkedTrust** (Apr 2023 - Present)
  Backend Engineer contributing to the development of decentralised identity and trust-related systems. Responsibilities include backend development, system integration, and support for identity-focused platforms.
- **Open-Source Contributor at GoodDollar.org** (Aug 2025 - Dec 2025)
  Contributed to the GoodDollar open-source blockchain protocol, submitting code improvements reviewed and merged by maintainers.
  
  Work focused on improving protocol functionality and reliability within a decentralised finance context.
- **Backend Engineer at HealthDocX** (Mar 2024 - Dec 2025)
  Contributed to backend system design and implementation for a healthcare document validation platform. Worked closely with the Product Manager to translate functional requirements into backend workflows, data-processing logic, and algorithmic validation steps.
  
  Responsibilities included backend architecture contributions, implementation of core backend services, and contribution to the design and documentation of a validation algorithm used within the platform’s processing pipeline.
- **Lead Backend Developer at Balldraft** (Jan 2024 - Dec 2025)
  Served as Lead Backend Developer for BallDraft, contributing to backend architecture, data workflows, and the implementation of a custom algorithm used to process and rank structured data.
  
  Authored algorithm specifications and implemented backend services supporting system functionality and extensibility. Worked with non-technical stakeholders to ensure backend logic aligned with product goals and future development needs.
- **Open-Source Contributor at OpenWallet Foundation** (Jan 2024 - Aug 2024)
  Contributed code to Aries CloudAgent Python (ACA-Py), an open-source decentralised identity agent aligned with W3C Verifiable Credentials standards.
  
  Implemented enhancements to verifiable credential presentation handling, including improvements to credential exchange workflows and protocol compliance. Contributions were reviewed and merged by project maintainers.

## Publications

- How to set up the Ghost → ATProto Bridge (standard.site support) — sonik.pckt.blog (Feb 2026) https://sonik.pckt.blog/how-to-set-up-the-ghost-atproto-bridge-standardsite-support-z9ydj6c
- How to set up the Ghost → ATProto Bridge (standard.site support) — sonik.pckt.blog (Feb 2026) https://sonik.pckt.blog/how-to-set-up-the-ghost-atproto-bridge-standardsite-support-z9ydj6c
- Coming soon — localhost (Feb 2026) http://localhost:2368/coming-soon
- Coming soon — localhost (Feb 2026) http://localhost:2368/coming-soon

## Skills

### Technical
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- AT Protocol
- Automation
- Back-End Web Development
- Blockchain
- C++
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Data Science
- Django
- Docker
- Documentation
- FastAPI
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- GraphQL
- HTML
- JavaScript
- Machine Learning
- Microsoft Excel
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- pandas
- Pandas (Software)
- PostgreSQL
- Programming
- Python
- Python (Programming Language)
- Redis
- Scraping
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Scraping
### Business
- Data Visualization
- Project Management
- Strategy
### Creative
- Technical Writing
### Interpersonal
- Analytical Skills
- English
- Teamwork
### Security
- Technical Support
### Other
- Algorithm Design
- Application Programming Interfaces (API)
- Celery
- Data Scraping
- Decentralization
- Decision-Making
- Flask
- Healthcare
- NumPy
- RabbitMQ
- Seaborn
- Technical Services
- Web Applications

## Credentials

- Software Engineer Residency — Headstarter (Apr 2025)
- Google Cloud — Google (Apr 2023)
- Python Programming Foundation — Udacity (Jun 2022)
- Data Science — Sololearn (Jan 2022)
- Python Core — Sololearn (Dec 2021)
- Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals — Sololearn (Nov 2021)
- HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals — Sololearn (Nov 2021)
- Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS — Sololearn (Oct 2021)
- Problem Solving , Python Programming and Video Game — Coursera (Sep 2021)
- Introduction To Computer Science — freeCodeCamp (Aug 2021)
- C++ — Sololearn (Aug 2021)
- Diploma in E-Commerce Web Development — Alison - Empower Yourself (Jun 2021)
- Introduction to Data Science — Alison - Empower Yourself (Jun 2021)
- Programming Concept with Python — Alison - Empower Yourself (Mar 2021)
- Machine Learning with Artificial Intellingence — Alison - Empower Yourself (Jan 2021)
- Computer Science — Khan Academy (May 2020)
- Computer Programming — Khan Academy (Feb 2020)

## Education

- **University of Nigeria, Nsukka** — Bachelor's degree (Sep 2021 - Dec 2024)
  I am a self taught programmer, however, being at UNN has opened my eyes to a lot of things; especially working in teams and understanding leadership roles. I am still taking classes on YouTube and Cousera to make me better but I am grateful, I decided to go to school. I am looking forward to graduation.
  Activities & Societies: Course Representative.  Computer Science Football

## Courses

- Python