DREW RAINES

Solutions Architect specializing in Blockchain and AI with a strong focus on Agentic Agents, LLMs, Web3, Smart Contracts, and Decentralized Systems
347.746.9540 • drdrewraines@gmail.com • Brooklyn, NY
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Experience

Solutions Architect
Weave Cloud
June 2023 - Present
Weave is a Serverless Cloud Platform enabling developers to create AI Agents, DAG Workflows, and APIs using low-code edge compute functions
  • Implemented web3 blockchain node integrations including Starknet ArgentX Wallet, Contract Declaration/Deployment, DeFi Llama, Chainlink Functions, Space and Time, Helius (Solana), and Solidity Compiler
  • Developed Block Broadcast system enabling users to create apps and listen to on-chain emitted events
  • Designed and implemented Tally AI algorithms for enhanced data processing
  • Conducted R&D initiatives for emerging blockchain and AI technologies
Solutions Architect
Just Peachy
January 2023 - June 2023
Enterprise blockchain automation and AI agent platform
  • Architected Digital Worker system with advanced memory and skill management capabilities
  • Developed multi-tenant services for enterprise blockchain applications
  • Presented working demo at ETH Denver 2023, showcasing automated NFT marketplace deployment across multiple blockchains
  • Designed Orchestration Engine infrastructure for scalable operations
  • Co-developed proprietary AI Agent system in Python
Chief Executive Officer
Boulevard.Social
March 2022 - January 2023
Decentralized social media platform with token-gated features and NFT marketplace
  • Built comprehensive infrastructure including Web3Auth integration for decentralized authentication
  • Implemented token-gated memberships and pay-per-purchase functionality in truly decentralized ecosystem
  • Developed NFT marketplace with gallery workflow for artists within user feeds
  • Engineered AI server to facilitate content commerce and recommendations
  • Created blockchain node listener and indexer to track transactions and deliver push notifications
Chief Technology Officer
Mad Oath
April 2021 - March 2022
Web3 gaming studio developing blockchain-powered gaming experiences
  • Led blockchain smart contract development for web3 gaming applications
  • Developed proprietary BlockRunner (Node Listeners and Cached Blockchain Indexers) and CARVE Minting Engine
  • Built NFT Dutch Auction Marketplace for the FireSky gaming platform
  • Created NFT Utility layer on Terra Blockchain enabling ticket borrowing/lending with ownership verification
  • Developed one of the first NFT Marketplaces on XRPL mainnet
  • Architected multichain NFT minting infrastructure across Avalanche, Polygon, and Ethereum
  • Managed all cybersecurity and smart contract auditing processes
  • Organized multiple industry hackathons sponsored by the company
Computer Science Instructor
Tom's River Regional School District
July 2020 - July 2024
  • Taught programming languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Swift, and Python to junior high and high school students
  • Introduced students to industry services such as WordPress and AWS
  • Developed comprehensive curricula, lectures, projects, and assignments
Chief Technology Officer
Terminal Development
February 2019 - July 2020
  • Directed all IT services including cybersecurity, web development, database architecture, and iOS development
  • Designed and deployed multiple iOS applications: KeegansList (SXSW event aggregator), NextBlock (blockchain conference networking), Triple D Life (interactive restaurant mapping)
  • Built backend systems using MySQL and PHP/Python for REST API endpoints
  • Implemented AWS Lambda functions with API Gateways connecting to RDS instances
Lead Developer
Cannin
January 2018 - February 2019
  • Developed online investment monitoring tools for cannabis industry
  • Created iOS application interfacing with existing web services
  • Implemented stock quote functionality using Alpha Vantage API

Publications

Zhang, Y., Raines, A., Flowers II, R. A.
"Solvent-Dependent Chemoselectivities in Additions of β-Carbonyl Imines to Allyltrimethylsilane with CTAN."
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 69(19): 6267-6272 (2004)
Zhang, Y., Raines, A., Flowers II, R. A.
"Solvent-Dependent Chemoselectivities in Ce(IV)-Mediated Oxidative Coupling Reactions."
Organic Letters 5(13): 2363-2365 (2003)