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# ZAAL PANTHAKI (BetterCallZaal)
**Backend Engineer | Web3 Builder | Automation Systems**

**Email**: zaalp99@gmail.com | **LinkedIn**: linkedin.com/in/zaalp/ | **GitHub**: github.com/bettercallzaal  
**Portfolio**: thezao.com | **Location**: Remote Available

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## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Backend engineer combining industrial automation reliability with Web3 development. Built production systems serving 1,000+ users with zero exploits. Swiss Army Knife engineer who learns fast, ships real products, and thrives in startup environments. Seeking Web3 engineering role to apply automation expertise to DeFi infrastructure.

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## EXPERIENCE

**The Jackson Laboratory — Building Automation Technician** | *2024–Present*  
• Maintain mission-critical systems for 24/7 research facility operations  
• Reduced facility downtime by 30% and improved operational efficiency by 15%  
• Manage HVAC, fire systems, and coordinate with scientific teams  

**PCC Structurals — Automation Engineer** | *2022–2024*  
• Led $1.5M robotics project achieving 7× throughput increase  
• Managed capital projects up to $2M with FANUC/ABB robotics  
• Reduced production errors by 20% through PLC programming  

**The ZAO Ecosystem — Founder & Technical Lead** | *2022–Present*  
• Built Web3 ecosystem serving 1,000+ participants with $8,000+ revenue  
• Deployed smart contracts on Base/Solana with zero exploits  
• Automated governance managing 77+ weekly meetings  

**WaveWarZ — Co-Founder & Backend Developer** | *2023–Present*  
• Built onchain music battle platform with $50,000+ trading volume  
• Developed real-time scoring and automated payout systems  
• Managed livestream infrastructure serving 50+ weekly listeners  

**GDIT/Comtech — Senior Technical Intern** | *2017–2020*  
• Developed GPS integration for NextGen 911 emergency systems  
• Improved AWS firewall security by 25%  

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## TECHNICAL SKILLS

**Programming**: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Solidity (learning)  
**Web3**: React, Next.js, Node.js, Solana, Base, smart contract deployment  
**Infrastructure**: Docker, GitHub Actions, Supabase, PostgreSQL  
**Industrial**: FANUC/ABB robotics, PLC programming, HVAC systems  
**Automation**: AI agents (eliza1), workflow optimization, 25+ hrs/week savings  

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## KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• **Zero-Exploit Record**: Perfect security across all smart contract deployments  
• **Community Scaling**: Grew ZAO from 0 to 1,000+ engaged participants  
• **Production Reliability**: 30% downtime reduction in mission-critical systems  
• **Revenue Generation**: $8,000+ through technical systems and events  
• **Process Innovation**: 7× efficiency increase in robotics scanning systems  

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## EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

**Rochester Institute of Technology** | *2022* | Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering  
**Certifications**: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, FANUC Robotics, ABB Robotics

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## LIVE PORTFOLIO

**Smart Contracts**: $ZAO Respect (Base), WaveWarZ (Solana) - publicly verifiable  
**Live Systems**: thezao.com, wavewarz.com - production applications serving real users  
**GitHub**: Production code available for review at github.com/bettercallzaal

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*Ready for immediate interviews • Start Date: January 2026 • Target: $100K*
