Steven B. Tomlinson

Relevant Experience

Founder & Architect – Lockb0x LLC / Pakana (Firm Solutions LLC) (2022–Present)

Published Stellar Identity Framework and Blazor component library to simplify blockchain and authentication integration.
Designed protocol (lockb0x) to classify and manage private on-chain digital assets, using hash identifiers and de-identified metadata with zk-proof rollups, under UCC Article 12 rules with .NET Razor and RAG tooling.
Building a comprehensive compliance automation framework for the Pakana.net UCC compliance platform.

Open Source & Featured Projects

lockb0x Protocol

Creator & Architect — lockb0x protocol
An open protocol for classifying, managing, and transferring private digital assets using hash identifiers and de-identified metadata with zk-proof rollups. Designed to comply with UCC Article 12 rules for digital assets, enabling secure on-chain representation of off-chain assets. Enables data sovereignty and privacy for the storage, validation, and retrieval of nearly any kind of data, anywhere.

Pakana.net

Creator & Lead Architect — pakana.net
Blockchain-driven platform for payment and document processing using the Stellar Network and the custom IPNS/IFFS implementation of the lockb0x storage protocol. Pakana automates and secures regulated payment and escrow transactions, built with open-source SCF Awarded Projects: the Stellar Razor and Blazor Components and the Stellar Identity Framework.
Stellar Community Fund Award: $45,200 (SCF #21)

Stellar Identity Framework

Stellar Razor and Blazor Suite

Creator & Lead Developer — GitHub
DotNet Razor and Blazor UI Components and schema for Microsoft Identity, OAuth 2.0, OIDS 1.0, QR-Code MFA, and keypair abstraction. Enables rapid integration of Stellar blockchain identity and payments into .NET applications.
Stellar Community Fund Awards: $150,000 total (SCF #25, #27, #31)

node_zero.xyz

Founder, Technical & Narrative Architect
Creating a multi-platform metaverse narrative, integrating blockchain, AI, and immersive storytelling. Built an interoperable fiction ecosystem anchored by the Central Inquiry, (fictional) quantum-entangled blockchain mechanics, and decentralized archives (lockb0x). Designed transmedia publishing workflows across Bluesky, Lamina1, GitHub, and web platforms—blending AI-driven storytelling, NFT artifacts, and player interaction in a self-expanding, transmedia, interactive cyberpunk universe.

Various Contract & Freelance Software Architect (2010–Present)

Led ETL, system and data migration, enterprise and systems design projects for diverse clients.
Three Lock Box LLC (2018–2022): Migrated legacy LAMP stack to modern .NET cloud-native infrastructure with zero downtime; built reusable API components and documentation to accelerate new feature delivery; implemented identity, compliance, and distributed storage tools to align with organizational goals.
Artesian Spas Manufacturing Production Systems Audit
Elevate Digital Caesars Entertainment “Smart Cities” Prototype Kiosk Project.
Alogent (formerly Bluepoint Solutions) – Core Banking System migration processes.
Regional Transit Commission – Prototype Bus Stop Inventory, Audit, Maintenance Application.
Optum Insight (United Healthcare) – Business Intelligence Architect/Senior Developer (4/2014–12/2014)
- Supported Planview Enterprise Application and Reporting Team for development, implementation, and administration.
- Managed onshore and offshore development teams; participated in post-merger BI strategy and planning.
- Integrated Planview, SSRS, and SSIS operations into unified interfaces; maintained data integrity and secure development practices.
- Designed, developed, and documented complex SSIS ETL packages using C#, PL/SQL, and T-SQL across large Oracle and MSSQL datasets.
Duke Energy – ETL Developer/Application Developer (12/2013–5/2014)
- Supported Nuclear IT Team during merger of legacy information systems (Progress Energy acquisition).
- Participated in asset rationalization, legacy data preservation, and post-merger application rebuilds.
- Designed, developed, and documented complex SSIS ETL packages using C#, PL/SQL, and T-SQL across Oracle and MSSQL databases.
CPI Card Group – eServices Development Team Lead (1/2011–11/2013)
- Lead developer and mentor for distributed team; business analyst for UI/system requirements.
- Architected/documented new features, developed/maintained social platform integrations (Facebook, etc).
- Wrote technical requirements for third-party development; documented systems, backup, and DR procedures.
- Developed complex ETL packages for data center migrations.
URS Corporation (AECOM/EG&G) – Systems Analyst III/DBA (8/2009–9/2011)
- Business analyst and developer in high-security environments; integrated Deltek Costpoint with Hyperion, Pentagon2000, ADP.
- Procured, installed, and maintained SQL Server 2008/2000; migrated databases and DTS packages.
- Developed UASOCS Training Database and WinForm UI with VB.NET and SQL Server CE.
Other Relevant Experience (2000–2011)
- Robert Half Technologies – Software/DB Consultant: EG&G/URS (DBA, ETL, payroll/timekeeping), The M Resort (Rewards and Wait List Management), Nevada State College (Enrollment ETL/Reporting).
- On The Web Marketing Group / FurnitureExpression.com – Senior ASP.NET Developer (2008–2009).
- Southern Swell Bar B Q – Owner (2006–2008).
- Red Ball Consulting – ETL/Biztalk Developer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (AS400 to Windows migration, 2005–2006).
- MELE Associates / Pacific Telehealth and Technology Hui – Systems Analyst (2002–2005): Tripler Army Medical Center, HI.
- State of Hawaii, Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs – Forensic Investigator III (2001–2002): Developed business filing/entity document management system.
- Title Guaranty of Hawaii – Designed/implemented Document Scanning and Management System for statewide property title records (2000–2001).

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