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Vinay Sawant

@vinaysawant

Versatile Software Engineer specializing in Blockchain and Distributed Systems.

India
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in blockchain technology.

I am a seasoned software engineer with over 11 years of experience, specializing in Blockchain technology and distributed systems. My journey in the tech industry has been marked by a deep commitment to building innovative solutions, particularly in the realm of Layer 1 blockchain networks. I have played a pivotal role in developing consensus mechanisms and decentralized networks, which has equipped me with a unique perspective on the intricacies of blockchain technology.

Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered sophisticated products across various industries, including E-Commerce, Fintech, and Healthcare. My passion for cutting-edge technologies drives me to explore new frontiers, such as Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Verifiable Computations. I pride myself on constructing high-QPS distributed systems that meet the demanding requirements of data-intensive applications, ensuring low-latency and robust solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Core Protocol Engineer

Holonym

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Developed cryptographic protocols for a decentralized system enabling secure key generation and provable encryption using distributed key management. Engineered a system to derive cryptographic keys from human attributes while preserving privacy, enabling secure authentication and nullier-based identities.

VL

Core Distributed Systems Engineer

Versatus Labs

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Experienced in L1 blockchain development, focusing on computationally lightweight block mining and consensus algorithms. Designed and developed Left Right Concurrency over Mempool, enabling efficient broadcast over UDP through the use of RaptorQ in the networking stack.

SU

Rust Engineer

SupraOracles

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)

Collaborated with world-renowned PhDs to develop a Hybrid Consensus (Proof of DTS) for Layer 1 blockchain. Designed and implemented modules for critical components, including nested DKG, Transaction Engine, Tribe Clan Model, Batch Proposer, Block Proposer, Threshold Signer, and BLS Sig Aggregator.

SU

Technical Architect

SuperMoney

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 1 month)

Worked as Technical Architect for Fintech services development, building a powerful backend infrastructure utilizing MicroServices with REST/gRPC APIs. Implemented a system with a calibrated ML model that reduced the likelihood of loan defaults by 40%.

BO

Software Engineer

BookMyShow

Aug 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Solved the problem of Cold-Start Recommendation Engine for recommending music using Audio Data. Worked on solving large-scale data engineering problems by building large pipelines and backend microservices.

Education

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