Zachary Soesbee is a software and operations professional with a background in railroad systems engineering who later moved into blockchain development and Web3 infrastructure. He is the CEO and co-founder of Anvil Development Agency, which focuses on building blockchain-related tools and services. ^[3]

Career

Soesbee began his career in the railroad industry, joining RailPlan International in February 2010 as a Mechanical Supervisor. In this role, he oversaw preventive and corrective maintenance operations for the MARC commuter rail fleet and managed mechanical teams responsible for daily maintenance. In September 2018, Soesbee joined Siemens Mobility as a Field Service Engineer and Charger Maintenance Manager in the Baltimore area. He was responsible for the maintenance, reliability, and operational performance of Siemens Charger locomotives used by the MARC commuter railroad system. In April 2022, Soesbee co-founded and became Chief Executive Officer of Anvil Development Agency, Inc. Under his leadership, the company has provided blockchain and Web3-focused development services, including the creation of software tools and technology solutions for both traditional businesses and organizations operating within blockchain ecosystems. ^{[1] [2]}

Cardano

Soesbee’s experience in the Cardano ecosystem has been described in connection with financial and operational challenges during the development of Anvil, a blockchain-focused development agency. According to his statements, the company operated for multiple years with limited or no founder compensation, as resources were directed toward building products and services intended for Cardano-related use cases. He has cited difficulty securing consistent contracts and ecosystem funding as a key constraint on Anvil’s operations. This included limited success with community or treasury-based proposals, which he indicated were necessary to sustain ongoing development work and organizational expenses. These factors reportedly contributed to irregular revenue streams and reduced the business's financial stability. Soesbee also linked these challenges to broader market conditions, including a prolonged decline in ADA’s price, which affected the economic viability of continued participation in the ecosystem. He stated that these combined pressures resulted in personal financial strain and led him to liquidate previously held ADA assets to cover his obligations. ^[4]