Sharky is a team of experienced builders that came together to solve illiquidity for NFTs. Combined, we’ve worked in over 16 startups with several successful exits. We have experience in deep defi understanding, strong branding, managing communities, growing engineering teams, and building world-changing products.
We are determined to build a forward-thinking team, with laser-sharp execution, and clear vision. A place to work that feels like home, and the team feels like family. Where we can travel together to conferences and make lifelong friends.
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💡 Want to join us? Message @restuta on Twitter, or on Telegram.
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Sharky’s team combines cross-functional jacks of all traits with experts in specific areas.
Anton (Restuta)
Engineering Lead, Solana, Risk Models, UX — Co-founder
Co-founded 2 successful startups before (Apination and Toast). Over 16 years of experience in building products and teams. Worked as Principal Engineer and Head of Engineering in various early stage startups (BuildingConnected, DivvyHomes, JuniLearning). Built and managed teams 1-30 engineers. He has extensive experience in real-estate, engineering productivity and education. Loves building products and teams. He turned down CTO roles in trad-tech to pursue building infra for NFTs and the metaverse. He likes to brag about investing in Ethereum early (and subsequently selling too early). Anton was immersed in crypto through multiple bull and bear markets, and is excited to bring new product standards to Web3.
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Reid
CFO
As a crypto native, Reid brings over five years of experience in DeFi and Web3, specializing in asset management and risk consulting. With a dedicated three-year journey in NFTfi, Reid combines this expertise with a strong finance and accounting background. Proficient in scaling businesses and products, Reid offers essential insights and connections for driving growth in the crypto industry.
ARC (pronounced "ARK")
Community Support Manager & Troubleshooter
Arc’s journey into blockchain began in 2017 when he purchased his first Bitcoin at $3,000 and witnessed its rise to $71,000. Since then, he has explored leverage trading, entered the NFT space, and developed a deep focus on Bitcoin and Solana.
As a Community Manager and Support Lead at Underground Society - now part of Sharky- he has mastered the art of assisting online communities, delivering top-tier support, and serving as a vital bridge between users and engineering teams.
His diverse background includes roles as a radar technician, oil rig worker, mechanic, forensic investigator, and adjunct professor. He has also competed in professional paintball across North America.
With this unique blend of skills and experiences, Arc plays a crucial role at Sharky, bringing expertise, passion, and dedication to the team and community.
Aimene Akkouche
Full Stack Engineer
Aimene has been passionate about technology since he was a child. At the age of just 12, Aimene was already coding and creating his own projects. His passion only strengthened as he grew up, leading him to pursue an engineering degree in embedded systems and connected objects, as well as a double degree in cybersecurity. He started out 3 years ago developing smart contracts on Ethereum before expanding into dApps on Solana from smart contract to front-end development.
Pyro
Full Stack Engineer
Developer APIs NodeJS / now mainly front-end with React building on Solana. Founded my software agency 7 years ago - building custom solutions, been active in innovative software solutions for the healthcare sector. Was a lecturer at the university of applied sciences teaching JavaScript, NodeJS, MongoDB, HTML / CSS. Graduated with a blockchain proposal for NGO’s, was not appreciated lol. Took a deep dive in to blockchain from there and never looked back. Love sports, fitness, MMA/BJJ. Love to read books, tinker about problems. Love my dog. Love motorcycles.
Natan
Back-end Developer
Natan is a back-end developer and also a R&D, focusing mainly on Python and NodeJS, specializing in innovation and data solutions. He has advanced knowledge of Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Keras, and TensorFlow libraries, which he uses to develop data science and machine learning solutions with Python. He has experience in cloud development with AWS and GCP, and he uses this expertise to implement scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
Furthermore, he has experience in backend development with Flask for REST APIs, GraphQL, and relational (SQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB, ElasticSearch). He is also experienced in automated testing such as PyTest and Behave, ensuring that the solutions he develops are robust and reliable.
He is always looking for ways to expand his knowledge and skills, and he is excited to collaborate on projects that can benefit product development and make real consumer impact.
Quacken
Developer / Community
With 3 years of experience in the blockchain space, his journey began with a fascination for the technology and ecosystem, sparked by web3 games. After completing his college degree, he is building a career at Sharky, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Passionate about blockchain, he is committed to continuous learning and contributing to innovative projects, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the team. And yes, he is positive people have trackers on his wallets and trade against him!
Nadja
Design
Nadja is a passionate Product Designer with over 6 years of experience, specializing in product design and UI/UX. Her diverse project portfolio showcases her ability to blend creativity with functionality, always striving to deliver exceptional user experiences. Her interest in art and technology has found the perfect outlet in product design, an area where she continuously seeks growth and development. Outside of work, Nadja is a true food enthusiast who loves exploring new cuisines and occasionally shares her culinary discoveries with her beloved dog.
Abhi
Community
Abhi is an experienced Stocks and Crypto trader with over three years in DeFi and Web3, specializing in community management and growth strategies.
With a focused two-year journey in NFTfi, he brings a unique blend of expertise in crypto, along with a strong network and proven skills in community building. Proficient in fostering engagement and driving growth, Abhi provides valuable insights and connections that are essential for scaling within the crypto industry.
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Zighy
Community
Entered the Web3 space in October 2021, gaining extensive experience as a moderator, community manager, and partnership manager, among other roles. Founded a start-up in both Web2 and Web3, driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a constant desire to improve processes. A strong advocate for efficiency, it's no surprise that he has a passion for automation. When Zighy is not at his computer, you'll likely find him enjoying a game of chess or diving into board games.
Dandok
Communication Lead / Ambassador Lead
Dania, also known as Dandok, is a highly skilled communication lead and video editor for the Sharky YouTube channel. He started his career in web3 more than 3 years ago and managed to work on many successful projects. He has communication skills that help in his work and also because of a good understanding of the web3 market and most aspects of it, he feels like a real shark in the water.