M. Usman Kiani
Lead Frontend Engineer | React Native | React | Web3 | AI
I'm currently working at Aleh, as a Augmented Lead Frontend Engineer for a US based firm specializing in Web3 and AI.
What I'm Working On 🔭
Bridging AI & Web3
Building applications that leverage blockchain transparency with AI powered analysis. Currently developing a offline system that uses LLMs for regulatory compliance in DeFi/Healthcare domains.
Browser-optimized local LLMs
Engineering WebGPU-accelerated inference solutions that deliver sub-100ms latency for natural language processing tasks. Leveraging quantization techniques to find the sweet spot between performance and accuracy.
Tech Snapshot 🛠️
Frontend
AI
Web3
Common
Professional Experience
Lead Frontend Engineer | Aleh | Augmented
September 2023 - Present
Innovating Blockchain and AI Solutions.
Led Blockchain and AI development. Mentored 8+ developers, streamlined Agile workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Led the migration of ETH>Arbitrum Nova>Arbitrum One, recording 50K+ transactions and reduced network costs.
Engineered an Offline AI/LLM Browser Engine achieving sub-100ms inference latency using WebGPU acceleration, quantization, and ONNX Runtime optimizations.
Developed white-label SaaS solutions for enterprise clients, enabling cross-chain NFT functionality with immutable IPFS-hosted model deployment.
Lead React Native Developer | Kelp Finance
Remote | February 2023 - September 2023
Empowering Decentralized Financial Growth.
Scaled Kelp to 2M+ Wallets and 1.7M+ Downloads by migrating from Expo to Bare React Native.
Integrated BEP-20 Contracts and Gasless transactions, enabling secure cross-chain swaps and fiat purchases (Transak).
Supported $200K Presale Fundraising with investor-ready MVPs featuring audited smart contracts (SolidProof.io) and DeFi-compliant transaction workflows.
Enhanced wallet security through implementation of AES-256 encryption and biometric authentication.
Senior React Native Developer | KryptoMind
Lahore | January 2022 - February 2023
Where Blockchain meets AI.
Developed DEX/CEX Exchange Features using PancakeSwap SDK, enabling orderbook trading, token swaps, and liquidity pools with real-time market data integration.
Collaborated on CryptoKara Wallet with BIP39/44 mnemonics for 15+ native cryptocurrencies and BEP-20/ERC-20 token support.
Engineered FitScrypt dApp integrating BEP-20 token rewards and Radar.io geo-fencing to gamify fitness tracking.
Built reusable internal testing library standardizing unit tests (Jest), integration tests (Enzyme), and E2E testing (Detox).
Beyond Code 🎮
Stress relief via Controlled chaos - Occasionally defeating FromSoftware Bosses from Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Sekiro. Playing competitive FPS in Valorant, for "relaxation".
Emotional rewires - Masterpieces like Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, and Violet Evergarden.
Continuous learning - Exploring emerging technologies at the intersection of AI and blockchain. Browsing through the HuggingFace communities for inspiration.
Interesting Times Ahead 🚀
The speed at which Tech is advancing, can't sit by and watch. I'm open to discussion, innovative ideas, and collaboration.
