Who I Am
The short answer: I'm a Solutions Engineer. The long answer is below.
Blake Findell
When people ask me what I do, my answer is simple: I'm a Solutions Engineer. I believe every problem has an answer, every obstacle has a path around it, and there's usually more than one way to get there — which doesn't make one way better than the other, just different.
With over 20 years of JavaScript and Node.js experience, I've built everything from enterprise web applications to automated cryptocurrency trading systems. Today, my work is focused on the Solana blockchain ecosystem, where I design and develop smart contracts, token architectures, and decentralized applications through my company, Blue Punch Buggy, Inc.
I'm also an AI Solutions Developer at Gwenpool & Venom, Inc., where I build intelligent automation workflows and AI-powered tools for business applications.
I hold a double major in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha — a background that gives me an edge in understanding how people interact with technology, not just how technology works.
Professional Journey
Two decades of building, shipping, and solving problems across the full technology stack.
Owner / Blockchain Solutions Engineer
Blue Punch Buggy, Inc. — Papillion, NELeading blockchain development specializing in the Solana ecosystem. Designing smart contract architectures, token systems, and decentralized applications. Developing patent-pending security token innovations.
AI Solutions Developer
Gwenpool & Venom, Inc. — NebraskaBuilding AI-powered automation workflows, intelligent data processing systems, and custom AI tool integrations for business applications.
Full-Stack JavaScript Developer
Independent / Contract20+ years building web applications, APIs, server infrastructure, and automation systems with JavaScript and Node.js across industries and platforms.
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Double Major: Psychology & Sociology
A non-traditional background that provides deep insight into user behavior, decision-making, and the human side of technology adoption.
Philosophy
I believe there is an answer to every question, a solution to every problem, and a path around every obstacle.
There may be more than one way to reach that answer — which doesn't make one path better than the other, simply different. I change only one variable at a time when testing, and I don't stop until the problem is solved.