Nov 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Spearheaded prompt engineering and model selection for domain-specific fine-tuning, improving baseline performance by 80% on a custom educational benchmark prior to full training.
• Trained open-source LLMs on synthetic datasets generated via SOTA models, implementing efficient single-GPU Unsloth loops for experimentation and multi-GPU distributed setups using DeepSpeed ZeRO and Accelerate, achieving 4× throughput and 40% faster training.
• Designed custom training pipelines with microbatching, tailored loss metrics, and token-weighted optimization to enhance Chain-of-Thought coherence by 65%.
• Built LLM-as-Judge evaluation combining synthetic + human-in-the-loop data with GRPO feedback loops, cutting evaluation costs by 30% via automated scoring and refinement.
• Engineered multi-agent systems for automated task decomposition, memory management, and content generation workflows, saving 50+ manual hours weekly.
• Integrated RAG pipelines over fine-tuned models with semantic/vector search and re-ranking, achieving 95%+ retrieval accuracy and 35% lower query latency through optimized indexing.
• Applied in-memory and in-context learning to improve adaptability and reduce latency on resource-constrained devices by 25%, enabling scalable generative inference in low-compute environments.
• Enhanced system throughput by 20% through optimized model pipelines for distributed and edge deployments.

Aug 2024 – Nov 2024 · 3 mos

• Engineered a React Native-based decentralized wallet for AI-driven credential synthesis and offline verification, leveraging IPFS-stored data for verifiable integrity.
• Achieved 10K+ verifications daily with zero downtime, implementing gas-efficient Ethereum transactions and performance-optimized smart contracts.
• Enhanced user experience through OTA updates, low-battery optimization, and scalable architecture, reducing user onboarding time by 60%.
• Architected and deployed a fault-tolerant private blockchain network using Hyperledger Besu, designed for high-throughput AI credentialing workloads.
• Optimized network performance to 5,000 TPS while cutting operational costs by 22% via dynamic resource allocation and gas efficiency tuning.
• Integrated IPFS for decentralized credential storage, enabling secure, verifiable, and accessible management of AI-generated credentials.

Dec 2023 – Aug 2024 · 8 mos

• Promoted to lead a 50+ member cross-functional team spanning Python, AI, ML, and Blockchain specialists, serving as the Solution Architect for enterprise-grade initiatives.
• Oversaw and delivered 10+ large-scale projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and successful client delivery.
• Drove business expansion by contributing to pre-sales strategy, securing over $20,000 in new revenue.

Oct 2023 – Dec 2023 · 2 mos

• Led a 15+ member team of Python, AI, ML, and Blockchain engineers, driving innovation in AI-powered and blockchain-integrated applications.
• Architected and deployed production-grade Large Language Model (LLM) solutions, including fine-tuning, prompt optimization, and API integration for enterprise use cases.
• Delivered 8+ high-impact AI/ML projects, combining LLMs, generative AI, and decentralized systems, resulting in significant improvements in automation and efficiency.
• Played a pivotal role in pre-sales and technical strategy, securing over $8,000 in new business through AI-driven solution pitches and prototypes.
• Took on PMO responsibilities, overseeing project timelines, managing cross-domain dependencies, and ensuring high-quality delivery across all AI and blockchain initiatives.

Aug 2023 – Oct 2023 · 2 mos

• Developed secure, production-grade smart contracts on EVM-based chains including Ethereum, implementing standards such as ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-777, ERC-1155, and Unlock Protocol.
• Conducted comprehensive smart contract audits using Slither, Mythril, and Etherscan, ensuring top-tier security and gas efficiency.
• Delivered multiple successful blockchain solutions integrating Uniswap V2/V3, Hyperledger Fabric, Indy, and AA VE protocol.

Apr 2023 – Jul 2023 · 3 mos · Remote · Remote

• Designed and implemented an interoperable blockchain-based identity platform leveraging Hyperledger Indy-Plenum for decentralized identity issuance and ZKP-based verification, and Hyperledger Fabric for secure data distribution and interoperability across networks.
• Researched and discussed multiple identity management frameworks including ERC-725/735, Spruce Identity, and Weaver, identifying optimal design patterns for cross-ledger identity verification.
• Built and deployed a Fabric network to enable trustless verification and interoperability among Hyperledger ecosystems.
• Utilized a diverse technology stack including Node.js, Solidity, Python, React.js, Express.js, Hardhat, Ganache, Hyperledger Fabric, Besu, and Indy to achieve full-stack blockchain integration.

May 2022 – Sep 2022 · 4 mos · Remote · Remote

• Selected from over 55,000 applicants worldwide to participate in a flagship project under Solana Labs.
• Developed a wallet-based whitelisting solution for the Solana ecosystem, focused on improving onboarding efficiency and decentralized access control.
• Engineered and optimized the solution for space and security, achieving over 100% cost savings compared to baseline implementations.
• Worked extensively with Rust, Anchor, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Solana CLI to build and deploy secure, high-performance smart contract solutions.

Jan 2022 – Sep 2022 · 8 mos · India

• Contributed to the development of a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) system for the Metaverse, integrating blockchain and immersive technologies.
• Led backend and blockchain architecture for the MVP phase, building custom APIs and implementing an NFT-based profile management system.
• Worked extensively with Node.js, Solidity, Python, React.js, Express.js, Hardhat, Ganache, Unity, C#, Spark AR, Lens Studio, Blender, and multiple ERC standards.
• Re-hired on a contractual basis to ideate and prototype an NFT-powered, real-world AR game inspired by Pokémon Go, centered around promoting mental health and well-being.

Oct 2021 – Oct 2021 · 0 mo

Jan 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos