“Samiul has been a fantastic part of the Mooning team. He consistently went beyond what was expected, bringing strong technical skills and a practical mindset to client work. His ability to turn ideas into useful features helped us deliver a better experience for our clients.”
Independent builder · London, UK
Hello,
I'm Samiul.
I’m Samiul Islam, a London-based founder and developer. I turn ideas into products, businesses and experiences, combining software development, product strategy and commercial thinking to build things people find useful.
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01 / CURRENT ENDEAVOURS
Building what's
next.
The ventures I am building today span digital networking, fashion and technology. Each has a different audience and purpose, but all share the same focus on thoughtful execution and useful experiences.
Aethero
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A technology venture building bespoke software, AI-powered products and digital infrastructure for businesses.
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Aethero
ZOYRZoyr
A contemporary fashion label bringing together elegant silhouettes, versatile wardrobe pieces and a confident, modern aesthetic.
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ZOYR
Zoyr
A contemporary fashion label bringing together elegant silhouettes, versatile wardrobe pieces and a confident, modern aesthetic.
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▱Encard
A digital networking platform that makes it easy to share your links, profile and brand in one tap.
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Encard
A digital networking platform that makes it easy to share your links, profile and brand in one tap.
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A WORKING PHILOSOPHY
I enjoy taking an idea from first principles to finished product — shaping the experience, solving the technical challenges and bringing the right people together to make it happen.
03 / EXPERIENCE
Built through
experience.
My experience combines hands-on development, technical consulting, security and product operations, working with international teams across technology, digital products and online communities.
2022—23Consultant · MooningAustralia · Remote+
Consulted on software development, Discord security and community management. Conducted security audits for high-profile communities and developed custom solutions to improve sales, engagement and operational efficiency.
Explore Mooning ↗2022—23Developer · Animoca BrandsTokyo · Remote+
Developed bespoke utilities and Discord bots for Cyan BNPL Service, supporting community growth, engagement and returning users.
- Built custom utilities and Discord bots tailored to operational needs.
- Implemented strategies to grow the community and increase active users.
- Helped foster an engaged community environment.
2022Developer · Neo TokyoUnited States · Remote+
Designed and built a secure integration utility that enabled third-party actions without exposing elevated permissions. The work made connected workflows safer while keeping the experience straightforward for users.
Explore Neo Tokyo ↗2022Developer · PacerUnited States · Remote+
Created a custom utility for distributing access keys, allowing users to view and redeem keys while maintaining reliable infrastructure.
2022Developer & Community Manager · NeopetsCommunity / Web3+
Worked across development and community management for Neopets Metaverse, contributing to the Web3 integration of the long-running game and helping strengthen engagement with its fanbase.
- Developed a bespoke community utility with a dynamic leaderboard and incentivised tasks.
- Supported community-building and engagement initiatives.
- Helped drive interaction and strengthen the connection with the existing fanbase.
2022Security Specialist & Community Manager · Struct FinanceRemote+
Audited community security to help protect users, funds and brand reputation. Worked with the team to maintain standards, reduce weak points and create a safe community environment. Also curated content, facilitated discussions and aligned community feedback with wider initiatives.
2022Community Manager · AnicubeSouth Korea · Remote+
Managed community operations and security, conducted audits, implemented tools and supported the fanbase by responding to queries and resolving disputes.
2022Developer · Skrice StudiosUnited States · Remote+
Developed internal tools to save time, automate workflows and improve security by reducing the high-level permissions required by users.
2022Security Specialist · Kerberus Cyber SecurityUnited States · Remote+
Conducted security audits and produced clear, accessible documentation to explain findings and support practical remediation.
2022Security Specialist · The Connors NFTNetherlands · Remote+
Led the creation of the Connors community ahead of mint and supported the influx of users following launch.
2022Security Specialist · GuruNetherlands · Remote+
Led the creation and maintenance of a community designed to help newcomers learn from experienced traders, gain insights and explore shadow trading.
2021Support Specialist · YouTubeUnited States · Remote+
Worked as part of a large team delivering a Discord bot originally built for YouTube Café, later rolled out publicly and adopted by large communities.
2020—21Management · SolBots NFTNew York · Remote+
Part of the core management team during early development. Contributed to marketing, community management and team coordination. The project reached more than $2.5 million in peak sales on Magic Eden.
Explore SolBots ↗2017—20Support & Community · UnbelievaboatRemote+
Progressed through Proficient, Support Specialist and Senior Support Specialist roles, supporting a widely used Discord bot and its community. Contributed to community management, user support and engagement across a product used by over 100 million users and more than two million communities.
Explore UnbelievaBoat ↗Product strategySoftware developmentTechnical leadershipCybersecurityAutomationCommunity operationsBusiness developmentDigital brandingWeb3
04 / WORDS FROM PEOPLE
Good work
travels.
A few notes from clients, collaborators and people I've had the pleasure of building with. Swipe through to read more.
“In case anyone is wondering whether Samiul is the real deal, I can confidently say he is. He is professional and exceptionally thorough. I hired him to review security across a Web3 project, and he identified issues I hadn't even realised could be addressed. The detail and quality of his work exceeded my expectations. I would recommend him without hesitation.”
“Samiul has been assisting me with all sorts of technical issues for our clients and has never failed to impress. Whenever something needs sorting, he comes through and helps us deliver. There is very little in development or technical problem-solving that he cannot work through, and I could not recommend him more.”
“Samiul is very professional and a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable in technical security and takes every detail seriously. His reviews were comprehensive, and he is also a great community operator with a strong understanding of the tools and systems that keep online communities running. I would highly recommend working with him.”
“Samiul's review of our project was detailed and professional. He considered a wide range of potential risks and provided clear, practical recommendations for reducing them. He was professional throughout, and we have already recommended him to our friends and connections to help strengthen their projects.”
“Working with Samiul has been a pleasure. He has built several tools for me that have saved a significant amount of time. He gets things done on schedule, explains things clearly and finds straightforward ways to deliver what I need without adding unnecessary complexity. I'd happily recommend him and look forward to working together again.”
“Samiul has been great at building and extending our product after launch. He is well-versed in the technology, quick to respond and thoughtful in how he approaches problems. He comes up with solutions before issues arise and is a reliable person to have on a project.”
“Samiul has been an exceptionally courteous and diligent professional, consistently delivering more than requested. He has strong insight into what works and can translate important information into clear measures that help teams make better decisions. He has become a go-to person for development and social media-related work.”
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05 / PAST PROJECTS
The archive.
A selection of earlier products and experiments. Open any project to explore a bespoke visual and a little more about what went into it.
FEB 2022Econ+Open-source / Discord+
A free-to-use, open-source, fully featured economy Discord bot template. Built to give communities a flexible foundation for an in-server economy.
FEB 2021MuseMusic utility+
An all-in-one music streaming utility that reached more than one million users. Muse brought music access and listening tools into a single community-focused experience.
MAR 2021Encard — original productProduct / Networking+
Developed a social and contact-sharing utility using existing technologies, laying the groundwork for a simpler way to exchange contact details.
Visit Encard ↗FEB 2021HouseCaring.co.ukMarketplace / Services+
Developed a platform connecting people looking for home-cleaning services with the people providing them.
JAN 2019Members+Community tooling+
Management and tooling for a Discord bot designed to help users grow and manage their communities.
06 / START A CONVERSATION
Have an idea?
Let's build.
For collaborations, opportunities, interesting problems or just a good conversation. My inbox is open.