Hi, I am Pratyaksh
Software engineer passionate about building
user-centered products
Pursuing Master's in Computer Science at Virginia Tech
Graduate Researcher at Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Experience
Present
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Arlington, USA
Graduate Assistant Researcher
Currently conducting comprehensive research on blockchain-based Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices under the expert guidance of Professor Shin’ichiro Matsuo. This work focuses on exploring innovative strategies for detecting and preventing illicit financial activities by leveraging the transparency, security, and decentralization inherent in distributed ledger technologies.
Present
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Arlington, USA
Graduate Assistant Researcher
Currently conducting comprehensive research on blockchain-based Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices under the expert guidance of Professor Shin’ichiro Matsuo. This work focuses on exploring innovative strategies for detecting and preventing illicit financial activities by leveraging the transparency, security, and decentralization inherent in distributed ledger technologies.
2024
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, USA - Remote
Student Software Developer (Part-time)
Developed a web app for Virginia Tech within the Canvas LMS that provides real-time feedback to course creators. The app analyzes assignment performance in relation to course objectives and rubric criteria, allowing instructors to monitor whether students are meeting learning goals. This enables dynamic adjustments to assignment difficulty and other parameters, ensuring alignment with the intended learning outcomes
2024
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, USA - Remote
Student Software Developer (Part-time)
Developed a web app for Virginia Tech within the Canvas LMS that provides real-time feedback to course creators. The app analyzes assignment performance in relation to course objectives and rubric criteria, allowing instructors to monitor whether students are meeting learning goals. This enables dynamic adjustments to assignment difficulty and other parameters, ensuring alignment with the intended learning outcomes
2022
Bithyve
London, UK
Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer at BitHyve, I was a founding engineer for Bitcoin Keeper, a cross-platform self-custody wallet app for iOS and Android. I implemented key features like end-to-end encrypted backup, NFC, Bluetooth, QR code support, and in-app notifications, enhancing security and user experience. Leading a team of 15 engineers, I established coding standards and developed a pipeline that reduced user-reported issues by 80%. I also spearheaded features like the Canary Wallet and ensured cross-compatibility with competitors, driving innovation and meeting user needs.
2022
Bithyve
London, UK
Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer at BitHyve, I was a founding engineer for Bitcoin Keeper, a cross-platform self-custody wallet app for iOS and Android. I implemented key features like end-to-end encrypted backup, NFC, Bluetooth, QR code support, and in-app notifications, enhancing security and user experience. Leading a team of 15 engineers, I established coding standards and developed a pipeline that reduced user-reported issues by 80%. I also spearheaded features like the Canary Wallet and ensured cross-compatibility with competitors, driving innovation and meeting user needs.
2020
HashedIn by Deloitte
Bengaluru, India
Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer at HashedIn by Deloitte, I contributed to the development of the Pods Platform, a resource management web app built with React, Django, and GraphQL. I integrated AWS Cognito for SSO, implemented dynamic Role-Based Access Control, and created serverless solutions with AWS Lambda, streamlining on boarding for over 1,000 users. I also developed the front-end dashboard for the TITAN Smartwatch administrators, enabling task management for 10,000+ users, and worked as a release owner to ensure efficient and timely deployments, earning recognition for my contributions.
2020
HashedIn by Deloitte
Bengaluru, India
Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer at HashedIn by Deloitte, I contributed to the development of the Pods Platform, a resource management web app built with React, Django, and GraphQL. I integrated AWS Cognito for SSO, implemented dynamic Role-Based Access Control, and created serverless solutions with AWS Lambda, streamlining on boarding for over 1,000 users. I also developed the front-end dashboard for the TITAN Smartwatch administrators, enabling task management for 10,000+ users, and worked as a release owner to ensure efficient and timely deployments, earning recognition for my contributions.
Skills
React
React Native
Javascript
Typescript
Python
Express
Django
Flask
Bitcoin
Git
AWS
Skills
Skills
Keeper Launch
Action Role Playing LARP
1st Bitcoin only confrence 🇮🇳
plan₿ feat Adam Back
Taproot feat. Jimmy Song 🇮🇹
First Lightning Transaction
React Nexus!
Conferences
Conferences
Beyond Work
Beyond Work
Travelling 🧗🏻
Piano 🎹
Podcasts 🎙️
EVs⚡️
Cricket 🏏
Economics 📈
Fitness 🏋🏽
TechBlogs 📱
AR/VR 🥽
Bitcoin ₿
Cinematography 🎥
Projects
YAML Static Analyzer
Tool for detecting YAML errors in smart home automation
Aug 2024 - Present
Link
Bitcoin Tribe - Border Wallet
Implemented Border Wallet in Tribe, winning a 2 BTC bounty collaboratively
Aug 2023
Link
Bitcoin Tribe - Border Wallet
Implemented Border Wallet in Tribe, winning a 2 BTC bounty collaboratively
Aug 2023
Conferences and Meetups
plan₿ feat Adam Back
Keeper Launch
React Nexus
Orange Pilled at Lugano🇨🇭
1st Bitcoin only confrence 🇮🇳
Action Role Playing LARP
Taproot feat. Jimmy Song
First Lightning Transaction
Beyond Work
Travelling 🧗🏻
Travelling 🧗🏻
Piano 🎹
Piano 🎹
Podcasts 🎙️
Podcasts 🎙️
EVs⚡️
Cricket 🏏
Cricket 🏏
Economics 📈
Economics 📈
Fitness 🏋🏽
Fitness 🏋🏽
Tech Blogs 📱
Tech Blogs 📱
AR/VR 🥽
AR/VR 🥽
Bitcoin ₿
Bitcoin ₿
Cinematography 🎥
Cinematography 🎥