Prashanth Irudayaraj Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

This project received research and advisory support from the Georgia Tech CIPHER Lab.Intelligence Blocks was designed to address the significant challenges in the current AI landscape, including scalability, security, and efficient resource utilization.Key Achievements: Whitepaper Development: Authored the comprehensive whitepaper that outlined the vision, technical architecture, and economic model of Intelligence Blocks. This foundational document served as the blueprint for the platform’s development and strategic direction. Investor Pitches: Successfully pitched the concept and potential of Intelligence Blocks to investors. These presentations emphasized the platform's unique value proposition and its transformative impact on AI deployment and utilization. Tech Stack Architecture: Architected the robust and scalable tech stack that underpinned Intelligence Blocks. This included the design and integration of advanced blockchain mechanisms, decentralized storage solutions, and sophisticated cryptographic protocols to ensure the platform's security and efficiency. Tokenomics and Staking Development: Developed the innovative tokenomics and staking mechanisms that drove the platform’s economic model. These components ensured sustainable value growth, incentivized high-quality service delivery, and maintained a thriving ecosystem for AI applications.Intelligence Blocks aimed to provide a secure, transparent, and scalable solution for AI compute needs, empowering industries like intelligence services, healthcare, and gaming with next-generation AI capabilities.

As the CEO and Chief Scientist, I spearheaded the creation and development of an interoperability layer for public blockchains, leveraging Eigenlayer and Threshold Cryptography. My leadership role involved guiding a team of exceptional scientists and engineers in the complex journey of building and deploying innovative technology. Our flagship product was a trustless version of wrapped Bitcoin on Ethereum, achieved through the innovative use of blind threshold signing nodes. This was further secured by Eigenlayer's restaking mechanism. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to enhancing blockchain technology's potential through cutting-edge security and interoperability solutions.

India, In

Built an innovation lab to fundamentally improve value transfer in the global south through cryptoNotable projects:Solar BTC - Helping rural indian women earn a form of Universal Basic Income by mining Bitcoin using solar powerhttps://zebpay.com/solarbtc/OSDAT - Open source financial asset tracing. A cheaper and open source alternative to chainalysis for indian businesseshttps://github.com/O-RD/OSDAT/blob/main/README.mdThe worlds first women only DAO - A way to increase the power of women in corporate governancehttps://blockworks.co/news/singaporean-zebpay-creates-first-female-led-daoThreshold MPC custody solutions - institutional wallets based on threshold MPC for more secure wallet managementEthereum Valdator Research - Gensis validator deployment and validator infrastructure development for institutionsInsaanity - an interoperability layer for public blockchains. Spinning this out into a standalone protocol.

San Mateo, California, Us

Built a research organisation to explore fundamental questions in distributed systems design, in collaboration with Industry, governments, and academia

San Mateo, California, Us

Thesis is a blockchain venture studio funded by Andreessen Horowitz, Draper Associates, and Polychain CapitalHelped grow Thesis (US) & Keep (Cayman) from 2 people to 35 people ; responsible for setting up Banking, Finance, Accounting, and Legal in the US and Cayman IslandsStructured the Cayman subsidiary (Keep SEZC) and set up Cayman operations. Responsible for coordinating subsidiary activities under the direction of the Thesis head office in Atlanta, GA, USAHelped structure and execute a seed round in collaboration with the founders and Pillsbury (San Francisco)Collaborated with with DLA Piper (San Francisco) and Campbells (Cayman) to undertake a $12MM Reg D, private accredited investor fundraising roundRepresented the company and founders at board meetings

Austin, Texas, Us

Led design of systems and processes to support JIT production, inlcluding the use of AI/ML to support predictive decision making.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

I worked on solving challenging global problems in fintech and renewable energy

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

As part of the Department Of Energy Sunshot Initiative, we looked at ways to address inefficiencies in solar power balance of systems.

Lymphedema is a disease that affects approximately 1 in 5 caner patients. At Lumenostics we used technology from Georgia Tech to address the needs of Lymphedema sufferers.

Austin, Texas, Us

•Awarded Tesla certificate of recognition for executing on projects to increase data driven visibility of production metrics•Pioneered the use of Experian Mosaic® Consumer segmentation to forecast Model X and S sales and option selection•Created a 95% service level process time metric to support process time benchmarking•Developed an algorithm to predict the completion date of a model variant and helped develop a dashboard to notify Production Control and Sales of cars that will miss their delivery date. •Supported Model X prototype build production control in preparation for Model X launch•Used production data to discover deviation from FIFO within the paint shop to support order scheduling improvement•Developed a new order scheduling methodology to reduce effects of plant capacity variation on delivery schedule

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

•Led development of award winning energy efficient product; developed Inlighten® Lightshelf from concept to manufacture; resulted in 50% reduction in price and won Glass magazine’s award for ‘Most Innovative Energy Efficient Product’•Implemented next gen product lifecycle management system to automate documentation and maintenance effort; included implementation of parametric CAD platform, product database and engineering change process; results will be available in 2015•Developed an internal Engineering calculation app; programmed interface in VB.net and integrated modules supplied by external developers; reduced average analysis time from approx. 1 hour to 10 minutes•Created algorithms to analyze loading of composite mullions based on AAMA TIR-A8; no analytic methods existed; developed algorithm using numerical methods; resulted in more accurate engineering analysis capabilities, which replaced rule of thumb methods•Led focus groups on improving job satisfaction within the engineering department; presented recommendations to the Vice President of Marketing and Product Development; resulted in 20% increase in department satisfaction scores•Organized monthly innovation forum to engage and develop engineers and designers; included presentations by leaders in Finance, Strategy, Marketing, IT and Sales, as well as researchers and scientists from local universities; resulted in more patent submittals and increased participation in mentorship program•Managed implementation of ‘Cradle to Cradle’ certification; was challenged to adapt C2C methodologies and standards to highly customizable systems; successfully certified 3 product lines•Re-designed and Launched 1600 PowerShade® and PowerWall® Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) products; updated designs and prepared for UL certification; resulted in increased sales

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

http://solar.gatech.edu/U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon Competition•Led design and implementation of automation and controls. Developed custom control algorithms and user interface; presented automation and controls design at the Solar Decathlon Competition in Washington D.C.•Worked with student teams, vendors and contractors to procure, install and commission HVAC systems

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

· Taught a 2 hour intro to Matlab class for 50 students once a week for Professor David Smith· Created homework and tests; organized help sessions· Participated in the development of an auto grader to check student scripts

· Cut die release time by 30% through design and implementation of automated die release process· Improved work flow within plate preparation cell using lean manufacturing techniques· Completed lean manufacturing and Six Sigma training; participated in implementation of Kanban based just in time manufacturing system

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bsc, Mechanical Engineering

Gce, Physics, Pure Mathematics

Gcse

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering