Perry's Curriculum Vitæ

With over three decades of experience in developing secure, scalable, and innovative systems, I specialize in solving complex challenges in information security, distributed systems, and high-performance computing.

I'm seeking opportunities to leverage my expertise in cutting-edge technologies to help forward-thinking enterprises mitigate risks and drive technological advancement.

Download my comprehensive Curriculum Vitæ (Résumé) here to explore my full range of skills and experiences.

Addressing Critical Enterprise Challenges

Many enterprises today grapple with:

  • Managing sensitive data (authentication credentials, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR) securely
  • Mitigating risks associated with centralized, high-value attack surfaces
  • Decomposing monolithic business logic into scalable, maintainable systems
  • Deploying dynamically provisioned compute infrastructure reliably and securely

Traditional approaches often fall short, attempting to solve fundamental problems with incremental improvements to flawed methodologies.

I bring expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address these challenges at their root:

  • Zero-Knowledge Proofs for enhanced privacy and security
  • Homomorphic Encryption for secure data processing
  • Agent-based distributed systems for scalable, resilient architectures
  • Deterministic, composable software deployment for reliable infrastructure

These powerful tools can be deployed at scale today, offering transformative solutions to persistent enterprise challenges.

How Can You Benefit?

Doing something that cannot work – just doing it harder – is not going to lead your organization to discover and defeat the root causes of these problems. This kind of approach happens, a lot, unfortunately.

Is it time to investigate some new approaches to these persistent problems?

Some Capabilities

My background may align closely with the requirements and challenges your enterprise is attempting to overcome:

Information Security and Risk Mitigation

  • Developed robust, remotely upgradeable RTUs for critical infrastructure, demonstrating exceptional security in long-term deployments
  • Expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, including secure wallet development and smart contract verification
  • Implemented advanced error correction and loss encoding protocols for highly reliable communications systems
  • Experience in mitigating critical vulnerabilities in widely-used collaboration products

High-Performance Systems:

  • My experience in developing a Software-Defined Radio signal processing platform capable of processing multi-channel radio signal data in real-time on commodity hardware showcases my ability to create high-performance, low-latency systems crucial for financial and industrial applications.

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Expertise:

  • I have been researching and developing in the cryptocurrency space for over a decade. My recent work with Holo Ltd. on their HoloFuel cryptocurrency, including developing prototype implementations of the core transaction engine, demonstrates my deep understanding of blockchain technology and distributed consensus algorithms.
  • I have also implemented a leading SLIP-39 App for safely backing up Cryptocurrency wallets, and have architected, verified and tested complex Ethereum smart contracts in Solidity.

Scalable and Secure Infrastructure:

  • Throughout my career, I have consistently developed systems with a focus on security and scalability. My software, deployed for for multiple projects, has run reliably for years in hundreds of remote installations, showcase my ability to create robust, upgradeable systems suitable for critical infrastructure.

Cloud and Containerization:

  • I am proficient in working with containerized environments and cloud infrastructure, essential skills for managing systems running on dynamically provisioned infrastructure.

Microservices Architecture:

  • I have extensive experience in decomposing monolithic applications into microservices. My work on the LiveWIRE communications system for Enbridge Pipelines demonstrates my ability to design and implement scalable, distributed systems that can handle massive failure and corruption across multiple communication links while maintaining real-time monitoring and control.

Financial Systems Experience:

  • My work on various industrial control and monitoring systems, as well as my experience in the financial sector with a large retail financial firm, provides me with valuable insights into building reliable and secure financial systems.

Diverse Technology Stack:

  • I am proficient in multiple programming languages and technologies, including C++, Python, and Rust, Assembly/SIMD and many others.
  • I also have experience with various databases and have worked extensively with custom protocols and APIs. This includes many esoteric database technologies few others have encountered.

A Unique Approach to Enterprise Challenges

My approach combines deep technical expertise with a holistic view of enterprise needs:

  1. Root Cause Analysis: I dig deep to understand the fundamental issues behind surface-level problems.
  2. Innovative Solution Design: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and novel approaches to address challenges at their core.
  3. Scalable Implementation: Developing solutions that grow with your enterprise, from proof-of-concept to full-scale deployment.
  4. Continuous Advancement: Staying at the forefront of technological developments to bring the most effective solutions to your enterprise.

Let's Innovate Together

I'm excited about the possibility of bringing my unique blend of experience and innovative problem-solving to your enterprise. Whether you're looking to enhance your information security posture, scale your infrastructure, or explore cutting-edge technologies, I'm ready to contribute.

Let's schedule a conversation to discuss how my expertise can address your specific challenges and drive your enterprise forward.

I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and innovate together.

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