Product Manager Financial Systems

Keith Pitcher

Benton Harbor, MI ***** 269-***-**** ********@************.*** LinkedIn

Summary

Blockchain Engineer and Technology Leader with 27+ years of IT expertise and 14 years in crypto innovation since 2011. Experienced in hands-on development of Solidity smart contracts, NFT ecosystems, and EVM-based applications, as well as architecting tokenization and DeFi solutions. Proven founder and CTO with a record of leading startups, scaling teams, and guiding multi-million-dollar blockchain asset migrations. Known for combining deep technical execution with strategic leadership to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performance systems.

Top Skills

Blockchain & Smart Contracts: Solidity, Tokenomics, NFTs, Upgradeable Contracts, Tokenization, Stablecoins, Security Auditing

Programming & Tools: Python, Node.js, Web3.js, MySQL, IoT/MQTT, MERN, Leadership & Strategy: Startup Scaling, CTO Leadership, Technical Roadmaps Experience

VHASH Co-Founder / CTO Jun 2023 - Present

Established and developed VHash by creating an innovative Proof of NFT process using Solidity smart contracts and blockchain analysis.

Managed remote development team to scale from MVP to launch.

Directed startup operations including blockchain architecture design and execution, managing ERC-721 and ERC-20 token standards.

Freelance Crypto Developer Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

Engineered Ethereum-based applications and NFT use cases with Solidity smart contracts.

Conducted strategy sessions for compliance and security, using Web3.js and Python. Global Greenhouse Reduction Exchange Back End Developer Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

Led backend development and cloud strategy, integrated systems with IoT, MQTT, MySQL, and Node.js.

Built real-time smart contract backup using Solidity, Web3.js, and Python. JOOLS Management Services Ltd. CTO Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

Led development of stablecoin and integrated rewards on custom blockchain forked from WAVES.

Oversaw all technical architecture, shaped by legal compliance. Entrepreneur Developer Jan 2010 - Sep 2019

Started with Bitcoin mining in 2011, expanded into blockchain dev, smart contracts, and C++ forks.

Pioneered gamified services and repurposed mining heat to heat homes in Michigan winters.

LocalLink President Jan 1998 - Jan 2010

Founded and ran an ISP, managed all technical operations including Cisco IOS, RADIUS, Postfix

Scaled LocalLink from a regional ISP to having a national footprint.

Sold the ISP division in 2007.

PC Consultants Consultant Feb 2007 - Oct 2007

Handled VPNs, email servers, and network configs for clients. ComAuction Co-founder, President Mar 1998 - Sep 2002

Developed an auction platform with integrated shipping and financing.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist (2000), PC Computing Best of the Best.

Education

Kettering University - Flint, MI

Undergraduate coursework in Engineering (1993–1994) Southwestern Michigan College -Dowagiac, MI

Business major coursework

Ferris State University @ Southwestern - Dowagiac, MI Business major coursework

Completed 103 total credits before leaving to found and operate an ISP. Lake Michigan Catholic HS (1989–1993)

Honors & Awards

• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

• PC Computing Best of the Best

• Forbes Legacy Pass Holder

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