Staff Engineer ( Research & Development Team Lead)
Current• Spearheaded development efforts in India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) team, overseeing seamless token creation,issuance, redemption processes, and offline transfers.• Led the transition of the UPI application to the Rust language, resulting in a notable 60% improvement in performance and scala‑bility. As the sole developer, designed an efficient data transfer protocol between banks, showcasing expertise in impactful solutions.• Played a pivotal role in optimizing CBDC operations, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory guidelines and requirements.• Contributed to significant advancements in CBDC initiatives, aligning with national objectives and driving digital transformation.• Served as the Research and Development Team Lead, providing effective guidance and strategic oversight for successful projectexecution. Demonstrated leadership in achieving project goals with the team.• [Confidentiality restrictions apply, detailed contributions cannot be disclosed]