Yamini Desai Nyalakonda
@yaminidesainyalakond
Blockchain Engineer building privacy-enabled distributed ledger apps with DAML on Canton and Ethereum.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Software Engineer / Blockchain Engineer with 4+ years of experience in blockchain engineering and distributed systems, focused on smart contract development and blockchain-integrated APIs. I’ve built tokenized asset workflows in Ethereum and enterprise blockchain environments, translating institutional requirements into technical specifications with privacy and compliance in mind.
Today, I’m increasingly focused on building privacy-enabled financial applications on the Canton Network using DAML to model multi-party financial workflows. In my current role, I develop DAML smart contracts for tokenized asset settlement, implement Canton’s sub-transactional privacy model, and integrate via Ledger API and JSON API for seamless communication with institutional systems—backed by rigorous DAML Script and Solidity test suites (including above 90% code coverage). I also enjoy tackling end-to-end platform work, like an RWA Tokenization Platform covering KYC onboarding through redemption and coupon payments with regulator observer role embedded across contracts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Developed DAML smart contracts for tokenized asset settlement workflows on the Canton Network pilot, implementing multi-party privacy-preserving transaction logic aligned with institutional compliance requirements. Integrated DAML applications via Canton Ledger API/JSON APIs, built DAML Script test scenarios, and delivered ERC-20 token standards for compliant tokenized securities with above-90% So
Blockchain Developer
University At Albany
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Developed blockchain smart contract applications using Solidity, Hardhat, and Web3.js, and supported decentralized application development and testing. Explored Layer 2 scalability approaches and DeFi protocol security by analyzing vulnerabilities and best practices through practical experiments and research.
Software Developer
1Pinion Services
Dec 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years)
Built full-stack React and Node.js web applications to automate accounting workflows and deliver client reporting for enterprise consulting and professional services. Created REST APIs and backend services for document processing and automated reporting, and optimized PostgreSQL/MySQL queries while implementing GitHub Actions automation for testing and deployment.
Education
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University at Albany, SUNY
Master's in Computer Science, Computer Science
2023 - 2024
Grade: 3.7
Earned a Master's in Computer Science at the University at Albany. GPA: 3.7.
Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology and Science
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Science
2018 - 2022
Grade: 3.4
Earned a Bachelor's in Computer Science at Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology and Science. GPA: 3.4.
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