Jonathan (Jay) Albert's Portfolio
Jay is a futurist, reverse-engineering the products and services of tomorrow today. Turning visions into projects, projects into milestones, and milestones into tasks, providing software development teams with roadmaps to the future. With over a decade of experience gathering requirements, rapid prototyping, managing, and coordinating cross-functional teams in both start-up and global operations. Boundless curiosity has led to work with organizations focused on AI, decentralized computing, blockchains, gaming, consulting, augmented reality, finance, politics, and language learning. Intent on bridging the gap between the future and today, confronting any challenge that gets in the way.
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Prompt2Flow
AI platform for discovering, running, and publishing automated prompt workflows. Create single prompts or connect them in powerful automation flows for text generation, code, and image creation.
July 2025
AI Development
Prompt Engineering
Automation
Platform Development
Next.js
React
TypeScript
API Development
+4
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Lilypad Pitch for IoTeX Competition
Competitive pitch for IoTeX "Crypto's Got Talent" competition seeking $500,000 funding. Presentation now being used as core fundraising material for the Lilypad Network project.
May 2025
Public Speaking
Fundraising
AI Infrastructure
Distributed Computing
DePIN
Dev Rel
Pitch Deck Design
+3
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Threads, Tools, and Grok: Inside the Generative Future of X
In-depth analysis of Grok AI's integration into X platform and its implications for the future of social media. Examines the intersection of AI tools and social networking.
April 2025
Technical Writing
AI Analysis
Social Media
Generative AI
Technology Trends
Medium
Content Creation
Research
+4
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VibeCheck Community App
Wiki-style platform comparing communities and suggesting collaboration opportunities. Built on Lilypad Network as part of weekly app development series showcasing rapid prototyping.
April 2025
Next.js
React
AI Development
Lilypad
Rapid Prototyping
Community Building
TypeScript
JavaScript
API Integration
+3
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Web3 Game Mechanic Generator
Custom GPT transforming smart contract methods into creative game mechanics and demo ideas. Bridges the gap between blockchain technology and game development innovation.
April 2025
Generative AI
Smart Contracts
Game Design
Web3
Blockchain Gaming
Technical Education
Dev Rel
GPT Development
+4
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Building RAG Agents on Lilypad
Live demonstration building Retrieval-Augmented Generation agents on Lilypad Network. Shows how AI agents can access and reason with external knowledge sources in decentralized environments.
March 2025
AI Development
RAG Agents
Live Demo
Decentralized Computing
Technical Education
Public Speaking
+6
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Sir Croaksworth's Roast DApp
Humorous DApp featuring a pretentious frog banker who roasts crypto wallet transactions. Enter any wallet address for brutally honest feedback on investment choices and trading history.
March 2025
Web3
DApp Development
Next.js
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency
UI Design
Transaction Analysis
React
TypeScript
+3
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CollabHubs Community Spotlight
Featured as Builder of the Month in CollabHubs Community Spotlight recognizing contributions to Web3 development, AI integration, and blockchain gaming projects.
March 2025
Web3
Community Building
AI Development
Blockchain Gaming
Dev Rel
Content Creation
Technical Education
+4
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Lilypad Pitch at Crypto's Got Talent
Competitive pitch presentation for Crypto's Got Talent hosted by IoTeX, competing for $500,000 funding. Showcased decentralized AI infrastructure platform to panel of industry judges.
March 2025
Public Speaking
AI Infrastructure
Web3
Dev Rel
Decentralized Computing
Fundraising
Pitch Presentations
+3
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Lilypad Frontend Workshop
Live workshop demonstrating frontend development for Lilypad Network. Helped developers create interfaces for decentralized compute networks through hands-on coding sessions.
February 2025
Public Speaking
Technical Education
Next.js
Lilypad Network
Decentralized Computing
+6
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Twitter Spaces on Gaming & AI
Regular speaking engagements in Twitter Spaces discussing gaming's future, AI integration, and Web3 development. Panel discussions on blockchain gaming trends and industry innovations.
February 2025
Public Speaking
AI in Gaming
Web3
Game Development
Blockchain Gaming
Community Engagement
Industry Trends
+4
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The Future of Gaming Series
Regular live streaming series focused on blockchain gaming, game development, and Web3 technology. Educational content covering Unity integration and smart contract implementation.
January 2025
Blockchain Gaming
Game Development
Web3
Unity
Smart Contracts
Live Streaming
Dev Rel
Content Creation
Public Speaking
+3
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Rock Paper Scissors Workshop
Interactive workshop teaching blockchain-powered game development using Unity and Chainlink VRF. Hands-on tutorial covering randomness implementation and smart contract integration.
December 2024
Unity
Blockchain Gaming
Chainlink VRF
Smart Contracts
Game Development
Dev Rel
Technical Education
+1
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On-Chain Lootboxes at GDC
Technical demonstration of on-chain lootboxes presented at Game Developers Conference. Showcased innovative blockchain gaming mechanics to industry professionals and developers.
April 2024
Blockchain Gaming
Smart Contracts
Solidity
Web3
Technical Writing
Documentation
Public Speaking
Game Development
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Lilypad Frontend Guide
Comprehensive developer guide for setting up and customizing Lilypad Network frontends. Improved developer experience through detailed documentation and code examples.
December 2023
Technical Writing
Documentation
React
Next.js
TypeScript
Frontend Development
UI Development
Git
Dev Rel
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Lilypad Network
Contributed to the development of a decentralized compute network, focusing on improving user experience and documentation.
December 2023
Documentation
Distributed Computing
Blockchain
Linux
Content Creation
Dev Rel
Technical Writing
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The Machine Dreams
An art project that uses AI to generate art every hour based on what is trending on Google in the U.S.
October 2023
Python
Typescript
Twitter API
Stability AI SDK
Thirdweb SDK
IPFS
NFT.storage
Solidity
Openzeppelin
Sepolia
+4
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Web2 to Web3 Game Development Workshop
Led a hands-on workshop at ETHDenver demo how to transform a traditional game into a blockchain-enabled experience.
February 2023
Game Development
Web3
Smart Contracts
Public Speaking
Technical Education
Dev Rel
Live Coding
+2
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Mix3d Clothing
A clothing brand concept from the Mix3d community.
December 2022
Moralis
Meta Mask
Goerli Test Network
Javascript
HTML
CSS
Figma
Clo3d
Spark AR
Augmented Reality
Vectary
+2
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Understanding ENS
A guide explaining the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), its parallels with DNS, and its importance for Web3 adoption.
October 2022
Web3
ENS
Blockchain
Technical Writing
Domain Systems
Ethereum
Educational Content
Content Creation
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Exploring Web3 Finance
Snapshots of my experiences in cryptocurrency investing using DeFi tools and working with TradFi organizations.
October 2022
Tokensets
Meta Mask
Polygon
DeFi
TradFi
Indexes
Investment Analysis
Writing
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Invisible Maze Game
An invisible maze game to onboard users to Metamask and Decentraland.
January 2022
Decentraland
Meta Mask
Ethereum Network
Etherscan
Notion
Game Design
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Mix3d
Mix3d is a community connecting, organizing, and building on Web 3.
January 2022
Notion
Discord
Meta Mask
Partybid
Mirror
Community Management
Consulting
Project Management
Educational Content
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Hunting for Art
A detailed exploration of NFT trading safety, following my experience of safely executing a peer-to-peer NFT swap of Smilesssvrs artwork using SudoSwap.
December 2021
NFTs
Web3 Security
DeFi
Digital Art
Smart Contracts
Technical Writing
Blockchain
Community Building
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Crypto Banking Guide
Authored a comprehensive guide on maximizing interest earnings through crypto banking platforms and stablecoins.
May 2021
DeFi
Crypto Banking
Technical Writing
Yield Farming
Research
Financial Education
Content Creation
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Werewolf
A social deduction game utilizing webcams on a browser.
September 2020
Javascript
React
JSX
HTML
CSS
Dafont
Material UI
AniJS
Express
Morgan
Sequelize
Firebase
Twilio
Github
Game Design
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Grace Potter
An e-commerce website selling handmade pottery.
August 2020
Javascript
React
JSX
HTML
CSS
Redux
Reactstrap
WebSocket
Express
Sequelize
Axios
PostgreSQL
Postman
Nodemailer
+2
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Mobile Vendor
A platform to connect mobile vendors to potential customers.
August 2020
Javascript
React Native
MapView
Expo
Redux
HTML
CSS
Firebase
Github
Mobile Development
Geolocation
+5
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Thought Card
Augmented Reality (AR) allows developers to pack information into images. Business cards can now contain links, videos, 3D objects, scenes, games, and more.
April 2020
Unity
Vuforia
C#
Augmented Reality
Image Recognition
Interactive Design
Mobile AR
UI/UX Design
+2
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Wix
A stint as a freelancer for Wix websites fueled by word-of-mouth recommendations.
March 2020
Wix
UI
Client Relations
Business Analysis
Project Management
Budgeting
Web Design
Responsive Design
Analytics
CMS
+1
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Blotto
A drinking card game that served as a proof of concept for launching applications using Unity on the Google Play store.
January 2020
Unity
C#
UI
Game Design
Animation
Sound
Project Management
Game Testing
Mobile Game Development
+3
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LiveIn
LiveIn was a real estate brokerage that utilized augmented reality to engage with potential clients.
October 2019
Project Management
Business Analysis
UX
Trello
Real Estate
Augmented Reality
Product Strategy
Stakeholder Management
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Augmented Piano Lessons
The future of learning how to play music will involve projections that augment the instrument to gamify the learning process.
December 2017
Unity
C#
Augmented Reality
Animation
Sound
Interactive Learning
Music Education
Mixed Reality
User Experience Design
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Traffic Jam VR
Traffic Jam VR is the product of a 3-day virtual reality game jam where professionals from various backgrounds came together to create virtual reality games.
August 2017
Unity
C#
Virtual Reality
Game Design
Scene Design
Level Design
Rapid Prototyping
Game Jam
Team Collaboration
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The Fourth Branch
The Fourth Branch summarizes bills debated in Congress and allows users to vote on the summaries and compare their votes to those of their Congressmen.
January 2017
Product Management
Project Management
Business Analysis
Basecamp
Slack
UX
QA
Mockups
Marketing
Content Creation
+3
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Memorial Website
There are many ways to remember a lost relative, and with modern technology, we can immortalize their experiences.
October 2014
Wix
UX
UI
Web Design
Responsive Design
Digital Preservation
User-Centered Design
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Customizable Phone Case
In the early 2010s, the iPhone had a small battery, and owners were seeking to protect their phones while customizing the look. The customizable phone case sought to provide a dynamic look and improve battery life for iPhones.
July 2014
Product Management
Project Management
Hardware Design
Product Design
Prototyping
Consumer Electronics
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