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Mohammad Kidwai

@mohammadkidwai

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Blockchain engineer with expertise in algorithmic game theory and finance.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation in blockchain technology and allow for professional growth in decentralized finance.

I am a dedicated researcher and consultant specializing in blockchain technology and algorithmic game theory. With a strong academic background, including a Master of Science in Computational Mathematical Finance from the University of Edinburgh, I have honed my skills in reinforcement learning, decentralized finance, and market microstructure.

My professional journey includes significant roles at Polygon Technology and Deloitte Canada, where I developed smart contracts and conducted research on blockchain foundations. I am passionate about leveraging my technical expertise to create innovative solutions in the blockchain space, particularly in decentralized finance and trading protocols.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Consultant

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Self-Employed

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)

Provided technical consulting for blockchain projects, specializing in DeFi, MEV, trading protocols, and market microstructure. Advised on financial security and smart contract development.

Blockchain Decentralized Finance (DeFi)MEV Smart Contracts Financial Security

Teaching Assistant

Dalhousie University

Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted lab tutorials on data structures and algorithms, guiding students through design and implementation. Graded programming labs and assignments.

Data Structures Algorithms Teaching Programming Lab Instruction

Research Assistant

Dalhousie University

May 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)

Designed and analyzed algorithms for synthesizing unitary operations from Clifford + T gate set elements. Contributed to the development of Quipper, a functional programming language for quantum computing.

Quantum Computing Algorithm Design Quantum Gate Synthesis Haskell Functional Programming

Researcher - Algorithmic Game Theory

Polygon Technology

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Conducted research on the core capabilities of the platform, focusing on stake distribution, validator elections, and MEV. Proposed solutions based on decentralised finance literature, network analysis, and insights from technical bottlenecks.

Blockchain Decentralized Finance (DeFi)MEV Network Analysis Arbitrage

Blockchain Engineer

Consensus Systems

Sep 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Developed ERC-20 tokens and crowdsale contracts. Conducted quantitative strategies research and organized community meetups on blockchain foundations.

Crowdsale Contracts Quantitative Research Blockchain Smart Contracts

Business Technology Analyst - Blockchain Development

Deloitte Canada

May 2016 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Developed Ethereum Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) for government and enterprise clients. Managed private Ethereum and IPFS networks, and conducted research on blockchain foundations.

Ethereum IPFS Cryptography Distributed Computing

Implementation Consultant

Fast Enterprises

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Configured and maintained GEN-TAX at the Ontario Ministry of Finance. Ensured system functionality and provided ongoing support.

System Configuration Software Maintenance Technical Support

Outreach Creator

Merry Merkle

Raised 135 ETH for homeless youth in Toronto through an innovative holiday fundraiser. Managed donations signed with Ethereum wallets to compete for positions on the merrymerkle.com website.

Fundraising Ethereum Blockchain Community Outreach Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Edinburgh

Master of Science, Computational Mathematical Finance

2024 - 2025

Activities and societies: Selected Courses: Stochastic Analysis in Finance, Optimization Methods in Finance, Numerical Probability and Monte Carlo, Financial Risk Theory, Stochastic Control and Dynamic Asset Allocation, Risk-Neutral Asset Pricing

Pursued a Master of Science in Computational Mathematical Finance, focusing on advanced topics such as stochastic analysis, optimization methods, and financial risk theory. Completed a dissertation on hedging with deep reinforcement learning and generative models.