Robert Leonard

Robert Leonard has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Robert started their career in 2012 as a Researcher in Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics at Georgia Institute of Technology, where they conducted experiments and developed software. Robert continued their research work as an Undergraduate Researcher at Duke University in 2014, focusing on nucleiosynthesis in stars.

In 2015, Robert joined Cascade Microtech as a Yield and Integration Engineer, collaborating with senior engineers to optimize semiconductor fabrication. During this time, they also pursued their graduate studies.

From 2017 to 2019, Robert worked at National Instruments as an Applications Engineer, providing technical support for customers using automated test products. Robert played a key role in refactoring applications, creating data visualizers, and leading as a technical specialist.

In 2019, Robert held the position of Software Engineer at Talroo, where they focused on backend development and API maintenance using Java and Spring. Robert also contributed as a Full-Stack Software Engineer at OJO Labs, designing, building, and maintaining applications primarily using Typescript, Kotlin, React, and Spring.

Robert's experience in the blockchain industry includes roles at OpenZeppelin as a Senior Software Engineer and then as a Staff Software Engineer & Engineering Team Lead from 2022 to 2023. Robert worked on the Forta security protocol and contributed to building and supporting various dApps and developer tools.

In 2021, Robert founded PlasmaBlocks, a cybersecurity services and product agency specializing in smart contract security. Robert also participated in educating and mentoring technical talent in web3.

Their most recent experience is as the Lead Blockchain Developer at Identity.com since 2023, where they focus on designing, building, and maintaining identity-based on-chain protocols.

Overall, Robert Leonard has demonstrated expertise in software development, blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and semiconductor manufacturing throughout their professional journey.

Robert Leonard earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2015. Afterwards, they pursued a Master's Degree in Applied Physics with a concentration in semiconductor physics at the University of Oregon from 2015 to 2016.