iSpeakNerd

Developer Relations specialist with extensive experience in technical writing, community education, and developer support for Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Skilled at creating accessible documentation, engaging tutorials, and learning resources that demystify complex technologies. Experienced with community building and fostering developer engagement through collaborative platforms such as GitHub, Notion, and Docusaurus. Proficient with tools and frameworks like Vercel, React, and Next.js, combining a background in physics and programming to effectively bridge technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills


Experience

Technical Writer (Community Education and Outreach)

Collab.Land (Abridged Inc.) (2022 - 2024)

  • Led user education initiatives for the Collab.Land ecosystem, creating developer resources, high-quality documentation, and interactive guides tailored to Web3 audiences.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document new features and provide up-to-date developer support.

  • Managed documentation on GitHub with version control, deploying updates on Docusaurus, and maintaining FAQs, tutorials, and troubleshooting resources to improve usability.

  • Contributed to the community knowledge base, including tutorials, how-to video guides, and troubleshooting tips.

  • Reduced support ticket volume by 36% through proactive educational resources, including a searchable FAQ and troubleshooting guide accessible through Discord.

Technical Writer (Content Director)

Bankless Academy (2022)

  • Directed the content strategy for Bankless Academy, an educational platform focused on DeFi and blockchain fundamentals.

  • Partnered with subject matter experts, designers, and community contributors to produce high-quality, developer-friendly educational content.

  • Developed consistent content guidelines to support cohesive messaging across interactive modules, blog posts, and tutorials.

Mathematics Teacher

San Diego Unified School District (2016 - 2022)

  • Translated complex mathematical concepts into digestible content, using technical skills and teaching expertise to support diverse learning needs.

  • Created gamified learning experiences through platforms like ClassCraft, integrating tools like Desmos for real-time interactive simulations.

  • Fostered reflective learning habits in students, blending technical content with mindfulness practices to develop metacognitive skills.


Projects

TableTop.xyz

Community founder of /tabletop on Farcaster and builder of TableTop.xyz, a cross-platform app for creating, managing, and tracking board game plays and stats. Built with TypeScript in Next.js, leveraging Supabase and Privy for Farcaster login.

https://tabletop.xyz

Technologies: TypeScript, React, Nextjs, Nodejs, Vercel, Git, Supabase, Farcaster Frames, RegEx, GitHub, Privy

Rotki

The portfolio manager that protects your privacy

https://rotki.com

Technologies: Python, Git, RegEx, GitHub

walletbeat

An open repository of EVM-compatible wallets.

https://walletbeat.fyi

Technologies: TypeScript, React, Git, GitHub


Publications

POAP Powered Pathways to Participation

This guide explains how we implemented a POAP-based Farcaster channel invite flow for new members, the lessons we learned, & how you can replicate the process.

0xNerdery Article (2024)

Tags: web3, Farcaster, Poap, 0xNerdery, GitHub

Unlocking Potential on Farcaster

Tips and tricks for going farther and growing more as a content creator on Farcaster. Guess what? Everyone’s a content creator…..

0xNerdery Article (2024)

Tags: Farcaster, web3, 0xNerdery

Securely Set up a Discord Server

Harden your Discord server security and keep your community safe with restricted permissions, moderation bots, and extra safety tools.

Boring Security Article (2023)

Tags: Discord, Security, Boring Security, Tutorial

Personal Security Foundations for Web3 and Beyond

Protect your digital life in web3 with these top eight tips for security. Learn about password managers, 2FA, wallet bookmarks, wallet silos, and more. Stay safe in the decentralized world!

0xNerdery Article (2023)

Tags: Twitter, web3, Security, 0xNerdery, Password manager, 2FA

Getting Started with GitHub as a Non-Developer at Collab.Land

Learn how you, a non-developer, can start contributing to the open-source Collab.Land docs repositories on GitHub using GitHub Desktop and VS Code.

Collab.Land Video (2023)

Tags: Tutorial video, Tutorial, CollabLand, GitHub, YouTube, Git, VScode, GitHub Desktop, new developer


Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Physics

University of California, San Diego (2012)