Public profile
Kevan Burns
Blockchain Engineer | Sovereign Systems Architect | Full-Stack Product Builder
Founder-level blockchain engineer, full-stack systems architect, and former professional athlete with experience across digital infrastructure, athlete representation, NIL strategy, and institutional platform development. Background includes professional sports experience, work connected to MLB athlete representation through Octagon, and support across domestic and Latin American markets.
Recruiter snapshot
Credentials
Self-Directed Engineering
Shipped platforms
10+ independently built
Languages
English
Key technologies
TypeScript • JavaScript • Python • Rust
Location
Alpharetta, GA
Focus area
Blockchain Engineering • Multi-Chain Architecture • Tokenization Systems
Credentials and fit
Self-Directed Engineering
Key strengths
TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonRustSolidity
Target roles
Senior Blockchain EngineerPlatform ArchitectFull-Stack Product EngineerWeb3 Infrastructure Engineer
Search-friendly headlines
Founder-level engineer with deep experience building blockchain-native, AI-enabled, and institutional-grade digital systems from concept to deploymentBlockchain Engineer | Sovereign Systems Architect | Full-Stack Product Builder | Senior Blockchain Engineer • Platform Architect • Full-Stack Product EngineerKevan Burns — Portfolio & Resume
Core strengths
Languages & Frameworks
TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonRustSoliditySQLNext.jsFastAPI
Blockchain & Infrastructure
Smart contract workflowsTokenization systemsMulti-chain architectureCryptographic proof systemsXRPLStellarPolygonIPFS
Cloud & Data Systems
Docker ComposeCloudflare WorkersNetlifySupabaseQdrantNeo4j
Execution
Founder-led product strategyFull-stack architectureTechnical documentationInvestor-facing platform delivery
Experience
Founder, Sovereign Infrastructure Builder & Full-Stack Systems Architect
UnyKorn / FTH Trading / Independent Ventures · Alpharetta, GA · 2024-01 — Present
- Architected and launched multiple blockchain-native platforms spanning tokenized real-world assets, capital formation systems, AI-enabled products, and institutional digital infrastructure.
- Built full-stack applications independently from concept to deployment using TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Rust, SQL, Next.js, FastAPI, Docker, Supabase, and cloud-based tooling.
- Designed tokenization and proof systems for gold, energy, bonds, real estate, and other asset classes using compliance-aware workflows and multi-chain architecture.
- Developed smart contract and blockchain-integrated product flows across XRPL, Stellar, Polygon, IPFS, and related proof rails.
Athlete Representation & Sports Business Operations
Octagon / Professional Sports Industry · Domestic & Latin American Markets · Present
- Former professional athlete with direct experience in performance-driven sports environments and athlete-facing business ecosystems.
- Worked in athlete representation and sports business operations connected to MLB talent and related commercial support functions.
- Supported athlete-facing initiatives across domestic and Latin American markets, contributing to relationship management, market development, and strategic coordination.
- Developed experience in athlete branding, opportunity alignment, and sports-industry operations that later informed NIL and athlete intelligence platform development.
Education
Self-Directed Engineering
Independent Study & Applied Research
Built and deployed 10+ production platforms independently · Applied study across blockchain, AI, systems architecture, and full-stack engineering
Presence assets
Founder-level blockchain engineer, full-stack systems architect, and former professional athlete with experience across digital infrastructure, athlete representation, NIL strategy, and institutional platform development. Background includes professional sports experience, work connected to MLB athlete representation through Octagon, and support across domestic and Latin American markets. Brings a rare combination of technical execution, athlete-industry knowledge, business strategy, and platform-building experience across blockchain, AI, education, finance, and sports intelligence.
Senior Blockchain EngineerPlatform ArchitectFull-Stack Product EngineerWeb3 Infrastructure EngineerSolutions ArchitectProtocol EngineerTypeScriptJavaScriptPythonRustSoliditySQL
Founder execution
Building sovereign infrastructure from the ground up
Kevan Burns built a portfolio of sovereign digital infrastructure — spanning tokenized finance, AI-enabled platforms, blockchain proof systems, athlete intelligence, and institutional software — independently from concept to deployment. His work reflects the intersection of engineering depth and founder-level product ownership.
The systems I build are not prototypes. They are complete ecosystems — from protocol design to branded public presence to institutional-grade documentation.
Why it matters
- Built and launched 10+ public-facing platforms independently from concept to deployment.
- Architected tokenization and proof infrastructure across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
- Combined product engineering, technical architecture, and founder execution in one role.
- Delivered institutional-grade systems with compliance-aware workflows and verification logic.
- Proven ability to design, build, brand, and deploy complete platforms without large teams.
End-to-end technical ownership across complex systemsProven ability to ship complete products independentlyDeep blockchain and Web3 architecture experienceAI-native product design and integration capabilityInstitutional and compliance-aware engineering judgment
Remote work capabilities
Full-stack application architecture and deployment
Blockchain protocol design and smart contract integration
AI-native product development and tooling
Institutional portal and dashboard delivery
Technical documentation and investor packaging
Multi-site platform management and DevOps
Portfolio and work examples
UnyKorn Live
Sovereign ecosystem umbrella for protocol infrastructure, branded products, public portals, and documentation systems.
unykorn.org
FTH Trading / Capital OS Live
Operating framework for capital systems, deployment, structured ventures, and commercial digital infrastructure.
OPTKAS Live
Sovereign capital rails and bond-engine infrastructure for programmable issuance, structured products, and institutional workflows.
optkas.org
Helios Digital Live
Gold-backed digital asset platform integrating tokenization, proof-oriented UX, reserve verification, and institutional-grade trust positioning.
heliosdigital.xyz
NIL33 Live
Athlete intelligence and NIL infrastructure platform for valuation systems, compliance-aware data workflows, and recruiting-era product experiences.
nil33.com
Asset Factory OS In development
Repeatable tokenization framework for originating, structuring, and operationalizing blockchain-native real-world asset products.
Genesis Protocol Institutional concept
Deterministic framework for digital asset origination, system simulation, and structured proof generation.
GMIIE Institutional concept
Global Monetary Infrastructure Intelligence Engine for sovereign finance analysis, monetary systems modeling, and infrastructure strategy.
Fitzherbert University Live
AI-native university platform with degree and certificate pathways, wallet-connected identity, and blockchain-verifiable academic records.
university.xxxiii.io
Under Center / QB DNA Prototype
Athlete analytics and recruiting intelligence for quarterback evaluation, visual performance systems, and NIL-era sports product design.
Y3K Markets Live
Career operating system with AI-powered job matching, ATS scoring, resume tailoring, pipeline tracking, and professional profiles.
y3kmarkets.com
NeedAI Live
AI-native product and tooling platform within the Y3K Markets ecosystem.
needai.y3kmarkets.com
Documents and downloads
Cover letter (PDF)
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Recruiter packet
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