Karthik N

CEO

India11 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in architecting scalable blockchain solutions.
  • Led teams to innovate in DeFi and NFT marketplaces.
  • Proven track record in optimizing system performance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Blockchain Architect with extensive experience in Fintech and Web3 solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

MicroservicesNestjsSmart ContractsBlockchainDefiEngineering ManagementMern StackLamp StackAgile MethodologiesAwsJavaPlay Framework

Other Skills

Amazon DynamodbArchitectureAutomationChaiCircleCICross-functional Team LeadershipDePINDockerEthers.jsExpress.jsHTMLHardhatHiringIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT)JavaScript

About

🚀 Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Industries & Blockchain Innovation Are you looking to integrate scalable, efficient blockchain solutions into your business? With over a decade of experience in full-stack engineering and blockchain architecture, I specialize in designing high-performance DeFi, NFT, and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization platforms that drive real impact. ✅ Architect & Develop High-Performance Microservices for Web3 applications, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability. ✅ Design & Optimize Distributed Systems that handle millions of transactions with minimal latency. ✅ Implement Secure Smart Contracts & Blockchain Integrations using Solidity, Hardhat, Viem, NestJS, and TypeScript. ✅ Lead Engineering Teams to drive innovation in DeFi, NFT marketplaces, and RWA tokenization. ✅ Optimize System Performance through caching (Redis), messaging queues (RabbitMQ), and cloud deployment (AWS, Docker). 📩 Let’s Connect! I’m passionate about pushing the boundaries of blockchain adoption. If you're working on a Web3, DeFi, or NFT project and need a technical strategist & builder, let’s chat! #Blockchain #SmartContracts #Solidity #Web3 #DeFi #NFT #RWA #SoftwareEngineering

Experience

Mvl

SSE 2 Blockchain

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

  • Joined an existing large-scale mobility–blockchain integration platform, taking ownership of backend modules and improving architecture, performance, and maintainability.
  • Enhanced NestJS-based microservices, optimized API design, and improved inter-service communication and data synchronization with blockchain components.
  • Collaborated with product and protocol teams to refine requirements and assess technical feasibility, streamlining story refinement and reducing rework.
  • Contributed to on-chain/off-chain integration, ensuring consistency between MVL smart contracts and off-chain vehicle asset management.
  • Improved engineering practices through better code reviews, CI/CD automation, and communication flow within the development team.
MicroservicesNestJSDockerRabbitMQDePINPostgreSQL+1

Bukprotocol

Principal Engineer(Founding team)

Jun 2023 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs · United States · Hybrid

  • BUK protocol is a tokenization platform to create a decentralized hotel inventory management system.
  • Architect and Lead Developer | Modular Infrastructure for Dynamic Assets (RWA).
  • Architected and built a highly scalable infrastructure for dynamic Real-World Asset (RWA) management under the Buk Protocol, including the core smart contract for managing hotel and event bookings, ERC-1155-based NFTs, and a marketplace for asset trading.
  • Designed and implemented a scalable, microservice-based backend to handle 1.5M+ requests per day, ensuring zero downtime and optimal performance across a multi-chain environment. and capturing 6 million hotels in the system for seamless bookings.
  • Developed a suite of smart contracts using Solidity, Hardhat, and Chai, integrating blockchain and Web2 layers with ethers.js and Vue.js.
  • Established efficient communication protocols between microservices using RabbitMQ, enhancing system responsiveness, and enabling seamless inter-service operations.
  • I led the development of a flight booking proof of concept (POC)
  • Optimized system performance with caching strategies at both the API and microservice levels, reducing response times significantly.
  • Led a team of 5-6 professionals, conducting performance evaluations, fostering technical growth, and emphasizing innovation and strategic leadership.
  • Technical Skills: Solidity, Hardhat, Chai, Ethers.js, Viem, Node.js, NestJs, REST API, VueJs, MongoDb, Redis, RabbitMQ, Docker and AWS
Smart ContractsMicroservicesRabbitMQVue.jsBlockchainWEB 3.0+4

Polytrade

Principal Engineering Manager - Web3

Oct 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • As lead web3 full stack engineer for Polytrade, a CeDeFi and DeFi application building using blockchain and Web 3.0, Have been in charge of designing, developing, leading and mentoring a team of developers, while adhering to tight deadlines and delivering exceptional results.
  • Spearheaded the development of CeDeFi and DeFi application using blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies, while integrating blockchain technology.
  • Designed and developed DeFi solutions, leading the development of the decentralized applications architecture and specification for both Web 2.0 and Smart contract.
  • Conducted code reviews of smart contracts and provided feedback to ensure optimal performance, security reduced 20% complexity of contract.
  • Integrated with third-party tools and services, such as Ethers.js, Metamask, Venly, and WalletConnect, to provide seamless user experiences and improve functionality.
  • Managed and mentored a team of 8-10 developers, delivering exceptional results while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Expertise in creating and configuring Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), using ansible playbooks to automate the deployment and reduced 50% deployment time.
  • Spearheaded platform scalability by optimizing database structure, migrating to cloud infrastructure, and improving platform up time by 40% and reducing page load time by 50%.
  • Championed the implementation of agile methodologies, increasing the productivity of the team by 30%.
  • I played a pivotal role in building CeDeFi, DeFi applications and delivering products that transform receivables financing and provide working capital to SMEs using crypto liquidity.
Scrum masterReact.jsMongoDBNextjsEngineering ManagementAgile Methodologies+14

Smart controls india ltd (a member of zeppelin group)

3 roles

Lead Principal Engineer

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Oct 2021 · 9 mos · On-site

  • As Lead Full Stack Engineer at Smart Controls India, developed complex web applications across domains such as IIoT, CMS, and eCommerce. Also collaborated on building a blockchain-based PoC.
  • Developed closely with the team to establish technical direction, created project plans aligned with business goals, and developed the product road map.
  • Mentored and managed a team of developers, and estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology as a SCRUM master.
  • Addressed with the parent company, Zeppelin System Germany, on a mixing solution for the manufacturing industry using IIoT technology. Led a multidisciplinary team of PLC and SCADA developers to complete the project within a short timeline.
  • Created a product for construction equipment rental companies that converted the old ledger system to digital storage. Managed a team of five developers, including both mobile and backend teams. https://klickcheck.com/
  • Developed a certification management system for the aviation industry, managing two junior developers. Oversee estimation, tracking progress using Scrum methodology, and meeting tight deadlines. https://www.zert.me/
  • Proficient in a range of technologies, including MERN stack, Typescript, LAMP Stack, AWS, MongoDB, and MySQL.
  • Led the design and development of a PoC for a supply chain solution for the food manufacturing unit using blockchain technology on the Polygon, using Solidity for smart contracts and Ethers.js library.
Scrum masterReact.jsMongoDBAutomationEngineering ManagementAgile Methodologies+13

Technical Lead

Apr 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · On-site

  • As the Technical Lead at Smart Controls India, I oversaw the development of a product for construction equipment rental companies that converted their old ledger system to a digital storage platform. Here are some key accomplishments during my tenure:
  • Led a team of 5 developers, both mobile and backend, and developed a product for construction equipment rental companies that digitized their ledger system and streamlined their rental process. Utilized MERN stack and Typescript. - https://klickcheck.com/
  • Built a web application that automated manual work done by marketing experts, reducing their workload and increasing efficiency.
  • Worked with the parent company, Zeppelin System Germany, on a mixing solution for the food industry using IIoT technology. Led a multidisciplinary team of PLC and SCADA developers to complete the project within a short timeline.
  • Utilized AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS to deploy and manage web applications, ensuring high availability and reliability for customers.
PHPScrum masterReact.jsMongoDBLAMP StackEngineering Management+13

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 · 11 mos · On-site

  • Joined Smart Controls India as a Senior Software Engineer and immediately recognized the need for best practices to streamline development processes and improve project outcomes.
  • Implemented Gitflow branching strategy, Agile methodology, Sprint planning, and CI/CD to ensure code quality and timely delivery of projects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build and launch a product for construction equipment rental companies, resulting in increased revenue and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed a team of five developers, providing guidance and support to ensure project success.
  • Leveraged technologies such as LAMP stack, and AWS to develop complex web applications.
  • Enforced software development best practices among the team, resulting in fewer conflicts, faster code integration, and timely delivery of project milestones.
  • Educated team members on software development best practices and ensured adherence to coding standards, resulting in higher code quality and fewer issues.
PHPReact.jsLAMP StackMySQLAgile MethodologiesNode.js+3

Reachhorizon

Senior Software Engineer (Founding Team Member)

Jan 2016 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

  • Joined ReachHorizon as a Full Stack Developer where automated manual marketing work, Implemented NLP libraries, and built an internal Shopify app to extract data.
  • Streamlined marketing operations by automating manual work using Python, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, ElasticSearch, and Postgres databases.
  • Conceptualized natural language processing (NLP) libraries to enhance the automation process, saving significant time and effort for marketing experts.
  • Built an internal Shopify app using Python, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, and Postgres, which helps to extract data from Shopify.
  • Persuaded with Django, LAMP, jQuery, and Bootstrap frameworks to develop and maintain scalable and modular web applications.
PHPReact.jsLAMP StackMySQLAWSArchitecture+1

Intruo technologies pvt ltd.

2 roles

Software Engineer

Jun 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangalore Area, India · Hybrid

  • As a Software Engineer at Intruo, accountable for implementing and maintaining the website using Java and Play framework. Job functions include:
  • Developed and implemented a web-based application using Java and Play framework for Intruo, an online home expert guide and review platform that provides information on interior designers, carpenters, architects, and painters.
  • Designed and developed modules for the platform while maintaining the product to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
  • Developed and maintained a robust and secure backend infrastructure using JAVA play framework and ensured seamless integration with the front-end components.
PHPReact.jsLAMP StackMySQLAWSArchitecture+1

Intern

Jan 2014 – Apr 2014 · 3 mos · Bangalore · On-site

  • Worked as an intern on the development of an online home expert guide and review platform which provided information on interior designers, carpenters, architects, and painters.
  • Collaborated with the team to implement the website portal using Java and Play framework.
  • Facilitated to the development and maintenance of user-facing front-end software components with a scalable and modular architecture following an agile development methodology.
  • Gained experience in Java, JavaScript, SCALA, Play framework, and DynamoDB.
Play FrameworkAmazon DynamodbJavaAWSUser Interface DesignJavaScript+1

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) — Computer Software Engineering

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