I'm Arnav Kumar, a Computer Science student at UIUC with a passion for merging technology and finance. As a part of the Algo-Trading Lead at Illini Blockchain, I've built innovative projects that harness decentralized finance and algorithmic trading to disrupt traditional markets. One of my proudest achievements is writing a research paper on detecting the ripeness of different fruits in automatic harvesting systems, which was presented at international conferences and has been cited multiple times. I thrive on collaborative problem-solving and continuously seek creative solutions that challenge conventional wisdom. I’m excited to bring my entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise to ETHDenver, where I look forward to learning from industry leaders and connecting with fellow innovators.