**Sudharsanan Kirubanandhan
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Date of Birth: 20th December 1996
Academic Background: B.Tech in Information Technology with a CGPA of 7.22 from Alpha College of Engineering, affiliated with Anna University.
Professional Experience:
Engineer at HTC Global Services (July 2018 - October 2021): Contributed to innovative projects in blockchain technology and chatbot development.
Blockchain Developer at Guardian Link (November 2021 - July 2023): Focused on Layer 2 blockchain solutions, NFT marketplaces, and cryptocurrency wallets.
Software Engineer at Astra Technologies (July 2023 - Present): Developing a crypto infrastructure to aggregate data from centralized and decentralized exchanges, specializing in Rust for backend and HTML, CSS, LitJS for frontend.
Current Focus and Interests:
Passionately exploring peer-to-peer (P2P) technologies and dedicated to building robust, decentralized infrastructure projects in Rust.
Hosting a podcast, "Dall View", where I share my insights and educate listeners about AI and blockchain technology in Tamil. This platform serves as a medium to connect and engage with an audience interested in cutting-edge technology in my native language.
As a software engineer with a deep interest in blockchain and decentralized technologies, I am committed to continuous learning and innovation. My goal is to make complex tech concepts accessible and understandable to a broader audience, particularly through my podcast.
HTC Global Services (July 2018 - October 2021)
During my tenure at HTC Global Services, I had the opportunity to contribute to a variety of groundbreaking projects, leveraging my skills in blockchain technologies, chatbot development, and AI. My role involved extensive work with multiple programming languages and frameworks, aligning with the latest trends in technology. Here's a snapshot of my projects:
Loyalty Management System: Developed a blockchain-based system using Ethereum and Node.js, enhancing customer loyalty programs with increased security and efficiency.
Bill of Entry Automation System: Implemented an automated system using R3 Corda and Kotlin on a private blockchain, streamlining the customs process in logistics.
Dynamic Resource Sharing: Created a platform for sharing employees between organizations using Hyperledger Fabric and Node.js, ensuring secure and efficient resource management.
University Application Chatbot: Developed using Node.js and Dialogflow, this chatbot simplified the university application process by providing automated, real-time assistance to students.
Microsoft Surface Recommendation Chatbot: Built with Node.js and Microsoft Bot Framework, this chatbot provided personalized recommendations for Microsoft Surface products.
E-commerce Chatbot for Shoppers Stop: Using Node.js and Yellow.ai, I developed a chatbot that enhanced the online shopping experience by providing instant customer service.
Hotel Management Chatbot for IHCL: Another project with Node.js and Yellow.ai, focused on improving hotel management and guest services through automated responses and booking assistance.
Face Recognition and Footfall Counting: Employed Python, TensorFlow, and face recognition technology to develop an advanced system for tracking customer engagement and demographics.
Hackathon Project:
Smart Glasses for Consumer Goods: Innovated smart glasses capable of displaying prices and expiry dates of consumer goods using ESP32, OLED display, Embedded C, Python, Flask, and image recognition technology.
These projects not only allowed me to enhance my technical skills but also to contribute to innovative solutions across various industries.
Astra Technologies (July 2023 - Present)
At Astra Technologies, I am instrumental in developing a comprehensive crypto infrastructure, aimed at aggregating data and functionalities from both centralized and decentralized crypto exchanges. My contributions span various aspects of the project, focusing on backend development and user interface design. Key areas of my work include:
Market Data (Backend): Developed the backend for market data aggregation using Rust, ensuring robustness and efficiency in handling vast amounts of financial data from multiple exchanges.
Order Execution Environment (Backend): Also in Rust, this component of the infrastructure is designed for efficient and secure execution of trade orders, catering to the high-speed requirements of crypto trading.
Terminal - UI Front of Astra: Created the user interface using HTML, CSS, and LitJS. This terminal serves as the primary interaction point for users, offering an intuitive and responsive design for monitoring and executing trades.
Hackathon Project (ETH India 2023)
Cipher Inbox: Developed a decentralized email system capable of facilitating communication within the Web3 ecosystem. This project, titled 'Cipher Inbox', enables both Web3 to Web3 and Web3 to Web2 email communications, showcasing an innovative blend of traditional and blockchain-based technologies.
In my current role, I am deeply involved in creating solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also user-centric, contributing significantly to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency trading and communication.
Guardian Link (November 2021 - July 2023)
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At Guardian Link, I contributed to pioneering projects in blockchain technology, focusing on Layer 2 solutions, NFT marketplaces, and wallet development. My key contributions included:
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Multi-Chain IDO Launchpad: Developed using Ethereum, Binance, Polygon, and Solidity, this platform streamlined token launches across various blockchains.
Layer 2 Chains Research: Investigated Optimism stack, zk-Rollups, and Validium, focusing on scalability and efficiency improvements.
L2 NFT Marketplaces: Created two marketplaces on StarkNet and StarkEx, each with bridges to Ethereum, demonstrating advanced interoperability in digital asset trading.
EVM Layer Research on StarkNet/StarkEx: Explored integrating EVM layers with Polygon Edge and Hyperledger Besu, enhancing blockchain interoperability.
Innovative Crypto Wallet: Contributed to developing a user-friendly crypto wallet with social logins and a novel account recovery system using the SSS algorithm.
Research - Decentralised Domains:
had a deep extend study how decentralised domains and dns works, extensively captured essence of how Handshake, ens, unstoppable domains works in real time.
Decentralized Domain Registrar: Built a Multi-Chain domain registrar, enhancing the decentralized DNS system.
Custodial Crypto Wallet Solution: Developed a solution using HashiCorp Vault, Ethers.js, and Node.js SDK, focusing on security and efficiency in asset management.
My role at Guardian Link involved not just technical development but also groundbreaking research, contributing significantly to advancements in decentralized applications and blockchain technology.