utpalpal

Led the development of Ariel Protocol, a perpetual trading platform on the Terra blockchain, at Stardust. Oversaw the team through initial creation and extensive testing phases before launch. Developed the smart contract using rust, collaborated with the FE team to help them integrate the features, and maintained a robust infra for the backend and other related services. Post-Terra collapse successfully transitioned the platform to the Near ecosystem. Raised seed funding of $300K for the development of the platform.

Spearheaded the development and delivery of diverse blockchain solutions across multiple business verticals, effectively addressing unique industry challenges and requirements in EVM and hyperledger fabric ecosystems. Worked on NRI Insurance, a platform for catering insurance products to NRI users, where multiparty insurance was provided to the end user through settlement on chain. Developed the smart contract, and maintained infra and deployments. Similarly developed Duke Fortuity (an eKYC platform), Cargo Tracking, etc. Conducted blockchain training from basics to hands-on coding for the corporate and colleges.

Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines. Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration. Pioneered and successfully launched Trubloq, the world’s first blockchain-enabled commercial communication stack, revolutionizing spam prevention in the telecommunication industry by securely storing user consent and preferences on the blockchain for consortium-wide sharing. Represented Tanla Solution as the counterparty to the consortium of 8 participants, Led the blockchain team, and developed the smart contract and their integration by maintaining standards approved by Govt. of India.

Initiated professional career at TCS, receiving extensive training in .NET technology. Pioneered blockchain exploration at TCS Innovation Lab, becoming one of the first to investigate blockchain technology applications across a broad range of use cases. Developed and led a dedicated blockchain team at TCS, training approximately 100 associates in Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric technologies. Led a team of 20+ associates and collaborated with industry leaders to successfully deliver multi-domain projects, enhancing expertise in R3 Corda technology. As part of the TCS recruitment and Research wing, Delivered talks and organized seminars across many engineering and commerce colleges across Kerala, India during my tenure. Developed customer loyalty points POC for Delta Airlines and Marriot Hotels on Ethereum blockchain.