Seth Schmidt Personal Info Email sethschmidt93@gmail.com Phone 440-796-9402 Programming Languages Software Python Solidity JavaScript VBA Yul PyCharm IDE Remix IDE Brownie Testing Framework Truffle Framework Hardhat Development Environment Visual Studio Code Microsoft Excel Self-motivated professional with ambitions of starting a career in the blockchain space. Dedicated and personable with the ability to adapt to the needs of a prospective employer. Experience solving complex problems and successfully developing practical solutions. Willingness to take on added responsibility to meet team goals. Work History 2020-11 - present Owner/Arbitrageur DeFi Arbitrage - Self Employed, Indianapolis, IN Built and maintained a Python/Web3 based back-end program with the ability to identify and execute arbitrage opportunities between DeFi exchanges, and performed all testing using Brownie to ensure accurate transactions. Wrote and deployed smart contracts using both Solidity and Yul with the ability to execute the arbitrage transactions at competetive gas rates. Developed analytical and numerical solutions to identify the most efficient route using multiple tokens to capture arbitrage opportunites accross 10+ exchanges. Used asynchronous and object oriented programming to be able to parse thousands of possible trade routes within the standard block time. Benchmarked our program against other market actors and conducted market research to improve the competetiveness of our program. Continually researched all areas of the DeFi and blockchain space in order to identify new trading opportunities. Developed strong skills in multiple DeFi applicable programming languages including: Python, JavaScript, Solidity, and Yul. 2017-10 - 2020-10 Tax Analyst Ducharme McMillen & Associates, Indianapolis, IN Managed the full year cycle of processing, filing, payment, and tracking of personal property tax for multiple clients. Performed tax data analysis, reconciliation, and imports into both internal/external software solutions. Updated and maintained client tax information and databases. Responsible for all client billing processes and acquisition of funds for tax bill payments. Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries. Maintained an ongoing relationship with the clients to ensure all customer needs were met. 2015-05 - 2015-08 Internship LexisNexis Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Conducted market research to find potential clients at both corporations and law firms. Analyzed market pricing data and created accurate pricing curves to fit the market environment. Performed raw data extraction and analysis in Excel and BookMaster. Worked with members of all departments to gain an understanding of their needs and how to meet them. Developed business, financial and analytical skills needed for a successful career. Education 2013-11 - 2014-08 Branch Manager Young Entrepreneurs Across America, Bainbridge, OH Handled all customer interactions including acquisition, addressing issues and complaints, payment contracts, and service expectations. Managed the hiring, training, and payment of employees. Estimated properties to paint, planned and oversaw production processes, and organized marketing strategies to obtain potential customers. 2012-08 - 2017-08 Finance, Bachelor of Science Miami University, Oxford, OH