Sudharsanan Kirubanandhan
Chennai
Summary
Blockchain and AI developer, researcher, and consultant with 7+ years of experience spanning decentralized systems, smart contracts, and AI agent infrastructure. Hands-on expertise in Rust for backend development for 2+ years, concurrency-safe systems, and blockchain protocols. Specialized in frameworks like Actix and Tokio, with deep understanding of memory safety, lifetimes, async/await, and performance optimization. Built live production systems for NFT marketplaces, IDO launchpads, DEXs, and decentralized AI agents. Passionate about improving AI-assisted coding workflows through code validation, debugging, and prompt iteration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Blockchain & AI Consultant
OpenLedger
08.2024 - Current
- Authored technical white papers, vision decks, and content for LLM-powered decentralized AI models and bonding curve-based tokenization
- Built decentralized agents for NFT distribution and community amplification via Twitter
- Collaborated with leadership and product teams to shape strategic direction across partnerships, tech, and marketing
Core Contributor
IDCV
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed and developed the initial POC of id.cv, a decentralized domain registrar for `.cv` domains using Cairo and Rust
- Led the backend module improvement and contributed to the protocol logic in Rust
Co-founder & CTO
Skynet DAO
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Architected a local-node powered decentralized AI runtime
- Built backend in Rust (Actix, Tokio, Serde, Rayon, llm crate and candle) and used FRP as the reverse proxy
- Developed a Rust-based desktop app using Tauri, ensuring memory-safe, multi-threaded execution
Rust Backend Developer
ASTRA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Engineered high-frequency trading infrastructure in Rust using Actix, Tokio, serde and Rayon
- Integrated Binance, OKX, KuCoin, and Uniswap APIs into a unified aggregator
- Focused on low-latency async pipelines, database optimization (Diesel), and concurrency profiling
Blockchain Developer(RUST)
Guardian Link
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed smart contracts for Polkadot, Starknet, and Solana ecosystems
- Created NFT aggregators using Reservoir and built an IDO launchpad with cross-chain bridge support
- Led L2 R&D team working on StarkEx and Starknet rollup integrations
- created L2 solutions with starknet and starkex
- Integrated custodial wallet support using HashiCorp Vault for Ethereum and Aptos chains
Software Engineer
HTC Global Services
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Built a decentralized data exchange protocol using Hyperledger Fabric for enterprise document management
- Created Ethereum-based hospitality revenue management tools and AI-powered chatbots
Web Developer
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed websites and admin portals using PHP, WordPress, and Joomla
- Gained early exposure to backend logic, database design, and plugin customization
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
Alpha College of Engineering (Anna University)
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India01.2018
Skills
- Programming Languages: Rust, Go, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, C, C
- Rust Packages : Actix, Diesel, Tokio, Serde, chrono, rayon, anyhow ,substrate, llm, candle and tauri
- Smart contract Languages: Rust, Solidity, Cairo, Move and Ink
- Blockchain : All EVM Chains , Aptos, SUI, Solana
- Frontend Frameworks : React Next Js, HTML and Css
- AI Frameworks : Transformers, Langchain, Lang smith, Eliza , Praison AI, Candle
Awards And Hackathons
- 2nd Place – AI Collaboration App, No-code Hackathon, St. Joseph’s College
- 1st Place – Technical Quiz, HTC Global Hackathon, 2019
- 2nd Place – Hackathon, HTC Global Hackathon, 2019
Timeline
Blockchain & AI Consultant
OpenLedger
08.2024 - Current
Core Contributor
IDCV
06.2024 - 07.2024
Co-founder & CTO
Skynet DAO
02.2024 - 06.2024
Rust Backend Developer
ASTRA
07.2023 - 02.2024
Blockchain Developer(RUST)
Guardian Link
11.2021 - 10.2023
Software Engineer
HTC Global Services
07.2018 - 10.2021
Web Developer
01.2017 - 07.2018
B.Tech - Information Technology
Alpha College of Engineering (Anna University)
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