Luke Smith

Software Engineer & Blockchain Developer

Full-stack developer specializing in blockchain technology and DeFi solutions. Currently a student at Baylor University.

Waco, TX

Projects

Solana Tax Application

Solana Tax Application

A first-of-its-kind tax app for the Solana blockchain, filling a significant gap in the ecosystem. Processes wallet transactions and generates tax reports.

FastAPIPostgreSQLDockerSolana
Data Reprocessing Tool

Data Reprocessing Tool

Support tool for John Deere that optimized data pipeline operations, cutting manual task time by 30%. Enhanced database traceability with AWS solutions.

Java SpringNext.jsPostgreSQLAWS
Anti-Fraud Blockchain Solution

Anti-Fraud Blockchain Solution

Secure blockchain-based solution to mitigate fraud, showcasing full-stack capabilities. Delivered a user-friendly interface with agile development.

ReactNode.jsMongoDBSolana

Content & Media

Making Users the Most Money Possible | Fluxbeam | marginfi

Making Users the Most Money Possible | Fluxbeam | marginfi

Gm! This week, we're live with the Scott, Co-Founder of Fluxbeam & Fluxbot. Fluxbeam is a decentralized exchange that is focused on supporting Token22 assets and giving degens a premium trading experience. We discuss the different ways Fluxbeam has improved the trading experience on Solana and what's next for the platform! --- 🤖 *Connect with Fluxbeam on X*: https://x.com/deficarrot --- ⏰ *Chapters*: 0:00 Overview 0:18 Introductions 2:36 What specific problems Fluxbeam solves 3:50 The challenge of being a Token22 compliant platform 5:29 Fluxbeam’s product lineup 8:23 What Solana traders care about most 9:05 How Fluxbeam lands transactions quickly 11:26 How Fluxbeam is keeping their users safe 11:22 Fluxbeam’s integration experience with marginfi 14:50 How marginfi creates value for Fluxbeam users 16:20 What’s next for Fluxbeam 19:05 End-to-end wallet tracking 20:20 Why is Fluxbeam ending all rug pulls 21:25 Advice for builders in Solana DeFi --- 🔔 *Subscribe for More Content*: @usemarginfi 🐦 *Follow marginfi on X (formerly Twitter)*: https://x.com/marginfi 🌐 *Start lending with marginfi*: https://www.app.marginfi.com

Marginfi Founders Series10/14/2024
Building a Fixed-Yield Lending Protocol on Solana | Loopscale

Building a Fixed-Yield Lending Protocol on Solana | Loopscale

Loopscale is a new Solana lending protocol that specializes in offering fixed-rate yield products and RWA as collateral using an order-book model, amongst other things. Loopscale is building their product on top of marginfi — Solana's most robust pool-based yield venue — to give their users more capital efficiency. Like and subscribe for more content on the newest Solana DeFi projects! --- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Episode Overview 00:40 Introduction To Luke And Loopscale 03:40 RWA Collateral On Loopscale 07:04 How Loopscale Is Differentiated 09:40 Loopscale's Average User 11:45 How Loopscale Custom Parameters Work 14:03 Orderbook Vs. Pool-Based Lending 17:16 Why Loopscale Is Built On MarginFi 20:52 Loopscale's MarginFi Integration Experience 21:52 Luke's 2025 Prediction For Solana 26:22 Loopscale's Governance And Decentralization 28:28 What Is Next For Loopscale? 30:50 Luke's Advice For Solana Builders 32:20 Learn More About Loopscale --- 🔔 Follow Loopscale on X: https://x.com/LoopscaleLabs 🔔 Follow marginfi on X: https://x.com/marginfi

Marginfi Founders Series11/18/2024
Decentralized, Fixed-Rate Lending on Solana | Exponent

Decentralized, Fixed-Rate Lending on Solana | Exponent

Exponent is building new yield primitives on Solana, including fixed-rate lending products and a derivatives yield market for marginfi USDC, USDT and PYUSD pools. In this episode, we learn about Thomas's journey building Exponent, the inspiration for the product and how they're using marginfi to make it a reality. Like and subscribe for more content on the newest Solana DeFi projects! --- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Episode Overview 00:21 Introduction to Thomas and Exponent 03:57 What problem does Exponent solve? 07:15 Exponent derivatives market for yields explained 13:08 Where does the fixed-rate yield come from? 14:55 How has the user feedback been? 18:52 When did Exponent start building on marginfi? 20:31 How was Exponent's marginfi integration experience? 22:10 How does marginfi's developer experience compare to other platforms? 25:00 What's next for Exponent? 27:35 Exponent's advice for Solana builders 33:04 Where can people get started with Exponent? --- 🔔 Follow Exponent on X: https://x.com/ExponentFinance 🔔 Follow marginfi on X: https://x.com/marginfi

Marginfi Founders Series11/21/2024
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Experience

Developer Relations Intern

Marginfi

September 2024 - Present

  • Created technical content and led developer integrations, resulting in a 15% increase in SDK adoption.
  • Engaged with the developer community to drive adoption of Marginfi's DeFi solutions, contributing to $50M in platform cashflows.
  • Launched a developer podcast series featuring Solana founders, increasing platform awareness by 20%.

Software Engineer Intern

John Deere: Intelligent Solutions Group

May 2024 - August 2024

  • Developed a Java Spring/Next.js tool, reducing data reprocessing time by 30% and improving operational visibility.
  • Implemented a PostgreSQL database to enhance traceability and secure deployment with AWS Secrets Manager.
  • Delivered production-ready solutions under tight deadlines, achieving key project milestones.

Co-Founder

Vlyss

May 2023 - Present

  • Led development of a first-of-its-kind tax app for the Solana blockchain using FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Docker, filling a significant gap in the ecosystem.
  • Built a backend to process wallet transactions and generate tax reports, integrating APIs for accurate on-chain data collection.
  • Managed agile development, driving timely project delivery to support Solana users' tax reporting needs.

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Expected May 2025

Relevant Coursework: Software Engineering I & II, Algorithms & Data Structures, Systems Programming, Database Design, Data Communications, Operating Systems

Tech Stack

Languages

JavaPythonC++JavaScriptSQLTypeScript

Frameworks & Technologies

Spring BootNext.jsReactTailwindCSSFastAPIDockerSolana BlockchainWeb3

Tools

AWS (Secrets Manager)PostgreSQLMongoDBFigmaGitHubJetBrains IDEs

Methodologies

AgileScrumAPI DesignSystems Analysis

Get in Touch

You can also reach me directly at jlukesmith0221@gmail.com or call 512-409-1690