OpenTheta, launched in November 2021, stands as the premier independent NFT marketplace on the Theta Blockchain. With a commitment to fostering community projects, OpenTheta provides a decentralized, secure platform for trading NFTs. Boasting over 15 million in volume, users have access to more than 600 diverse collections for trading and auctioning, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and technological innovation.
Simon Piazolo, a dynamic professional, transitioned from a focused electrical engineering student at RWTH Aachen to a visionary entrepreneur. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, specializing in technical computer science, Simon founded OpenTheta in 2021 and took on the role of Development Advocate at ThetaLabs.
His professional journey includes an insightful internship in a multinational automotive company, where he honed his skills in machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, and cloud-based neural network deployment. His expertise extends to embedded software, control technology, and diverse programming languages, driven by a passion for embedded systems and blockchain technology
Contact MeVenturing into Solidity in early 2021, Simon's expertise encompasses smart contract development and testing across various blockchains. His notable work includes architecting the OpenTheta Marketplace's smart contracts.
Proficient in CSS, HTML, and Javascript/Typescript, Simon's web development skills extend to frameworks like Angular, Vue.js, React, and tools like Bootstrap Studio.
Simon's Python journey began in university, leading to advanced proficiency through diverse projects.
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With experience in ZF's AI department and Siraj Raval's course, Simon has developed a robust understanding of TensorFlow, Keras, and related libraries.
Exploring Dart and Flutter in 2019, Simon's app development skills culminated in creating the OpenTheta App, now available on the Play Store.
Simon contributed as a teaching assistant in computer science during the fall term of 2017/18.
His passion lies in embedded systems, working at Containerwerk in this domain.
Simon completed his Bachelor's in electrical engineering at RWTH Aachen, specializing in technical computer science.
