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Alan S.

IoT Sec & Payment | FULL STACK | NFC | Smart Card | EMV | PKI | ESP32

Senior Software Architect specializing in secure systems and IoT Sec solutions with 15+ years of experience. I architect and deliver end-to-end nfc solutions, from embedded firmware to cloud-based backend systems. 🎯 CORE EXPERTISE IOT Systems - NFC Solutions: Reader/Writer, HCE, Digital Wallets (Android/iOS) - Smart Cards: JavaCard, MIFARE, DESFire, NTAG,Global Platform,GP,JCOP,Secure Element - Security: PKI, FIDO, Secure Element,HSM, PCI-DSS Compliance - RFID Systems: Asset Tracking, Access Control - EMV Payment: L1/L2/L3 Kernel Development & Certification - Microcontrollers: ESP32, STM32 (WiFi/BLE, RTOS) - Firmware: Secure Bootloader, OTA Updates, Real-time Systems - Industrial Applications: POS Terminals, Vending Machines, Access Control - IoT Architecture: Sensor Integration, Remote Management Full-Stack Development - Backend: Node.js, REST APIs, Database Design (SQL/NoSQL) - Cloud Services: Firebase, AWS/Azure/GCP Deployment - Mobile: Android (NFC APIs), iOS (CoreNFC), React Native - Desktop: Qt, .NET, Cross-platform Applications - Languages: C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C# 💼 SIGNATURE PROJECTS ✅ ESP32 IoT Systems - Created NFC-enabled payment solution with cloud integration - Built secure firmware with OTA update capabilities - Integrated Firebase for real-time data synchronization ✅ Cross-Platform Digital Wallet - Developed mobile wallet supporting EMV contactless payments - Implemented HCE and Secure Element integration - Built Node.js backend with Firebase authentication ✅ Enterprise RFID Solutions - Designed asset tracking systems for industrial clients - Implemented access control with NFC/RFID readers - Deployed cloud-based management platform ✅ EMV Payment Terminal Solutions - Developed EMV L2 & L3 kernel for contact/contactless terminals - Achieved EMVCo certification for payment applications - Implemented secure key management and transaction processing 🔧 TECHNICAL STACK Hardware: ESP32, STM32, NFC Readers, RFID Systems Backend: Node.js, Express, Firebase, REST APIs Database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Firestore Cloud: Firebase, AWS, Azure, Docker deployment Mobile: Android, iOS, React Native Desktop: Qt, .NET, Windows/Linux Security: PKI, FIDO, PCI-DSS, Secure Boot 📋 CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS EMVCo, PCI-DSS, PBOC, Global Platform, ISO 14443 I deliver production-ready solutions with clean code, comprehensive documentation, and ongoing support. Available for both fixed-price projects and long-term contracts.

🇨🇳Shenzhen, China$34/hr100% JSS4.69 (35)Since Apr 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$3.3k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#10,813 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#60 / 2,007
Revenue, last 30 days
$3.8k

Last 6 months: $20k

World#8,826 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#63 / 2,007
Total earnings
$129k

Billed in all: $130k

World#28,922 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#118 / 2,007
Per project
$1.7k

$2k in the last 6 months

World#87,194 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#257 / 2,007
Projects, last 6 months
10

Across 12 contracts

75% fixed25% hourly
World#18,298 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#119 / 2,007
Projects in all
76

Across 83 contracts

86% fixed14% hourly
World#38,982 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#197 / 2,007

Earnings, last 30 days

$130k+$3.8k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$126k$128k$130k$132kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 2% in WeChat

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  8. #54NodeJS Framework1,512 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #1Top 4%