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Bengaluru, Ka, In

Mumbai, Mh, In

Leading a team of three engineers in the deployment and management of Ethereum 2.0 nodes, encompassing the Execution Layer (EL), Consensus Layer (CL), and Validator nodes for our clients. Our primary responsibilities involved architecting and developing cloud infrastructure capable of supporting the deployment of up to 1,000 Ethereum validators or miners. We played a pivotal role in automating the Ethereum 2.0 staking process and in creating Terraform modules and templates to streamline node provisioning, monitoring, and reward distribution.Additionally, we spearheaded the deployment of cloud infrastructure for other blockchain protocols, including Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Tezos (XTZ), NEAR, and Cosmos. • Automation and Efficiency: Automated staking processes, such as node provisioning, monitoring, and reward distribution to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.• Infrastructure Setup and Configuration: Set up and configured secure staking infrastructure on AWS, including validator and beacon nodes, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security.• Cloud Optimization: Continuously optimized cloud infrastructure for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency, leveraging automation tools and best practices.• Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitored the health and performance of staking nodes, implemented proactive monitoring and alerting systems, and troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted staking operations.• Security Implementation: Implemented and maintained network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and encryption protocols, to safeguard staking infrastructure and assets.• Collaboration with Blockchain Developers: Worked closely with blockchain developers to implement protocol upgrades, perform network upgrades, and ensure compatibility with staking infrastructure.• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identified and assessed potential risks associated with staking operations.

Developed CloudFormation templates to streamline Ethereum node deployment, significantly reducing setup times and improving efficiency. Conducted R&D on various blockchain protocols including Avalanche, Cardano, Bittensor, SVC, and Horizon. Successfully deployed and maintained Ethereum nodes with a multi-million-dollar valuation, ensuring high reliability and performance. Expanded infrastructure services to support multiple new blockchain protocols, enhancing the company's capabilities in the blockchain domain. · Developed cloud infrastructure for staking in various Proof of Stake (POS) blockchains, with a focus on Ethereum 2.0, enabling seamless staking of cryptocurrency worth millions with just a few clicks· Engineered AWS cloud nodes specifically tailored for Geth Node, Beacon Node, and Validator Nodes for Ethereum 2.0, optimising the performance and reliability of blockchain operations· Interacted directly with clients to facilitate staking transactions involving millions of dollar’s worth of ETH and other cryptocurrencies, ensuring smooth and secure processes· Utilized Docker, AWS ECS, CloudFormation, and other cloud services to implement scalable and efficient infrastructure solutions.· Offer technical support to internal teams and external stakeholders on staking-related matters, including troubleshooting, configuration assistance, and performance optimization.· Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and blockchain staking and apply innovative solutions to enhance staking infrastructure.· Demonstrated proficiency in Blockchain technologies including Smart Contracts, Dapps, Solidity, Ethereum Blockchain, ERC20, and ERC721 tokens, enhancing the functionality and security of blockchain applications.Applied skills in React, Redux, Node.js, Web3.js, and Truffle to develop user-friendly interfaces and backend functionalities for blockchain applications, improving user experience and system performance.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bachelor'S Degree, Electronics And Telecommunication

Diploma, Electronics And Telecommunication Engineering, 82.12%