Projects

Built a Shiny (R) app to visualize real-time VM memory transfers between proxies using logs, metrics, and traces from Optimum's P2P memory layer. Benchmarked performance against GossipSub to demonstrate reduced data transfer latency across nodes.

Currently conducting comprehensive research on Gamma's decentralized options protocol, analyzing liquidity mechanisms, pricing models, and market efficiency. Developing quantitative framework for evaluating on-chain options platforms.

Conducted full-scale risk assessments on 18 digital assets for NYDFS cold custody self-certification. Utilized quantitative methods to identify key risks and establish comprehensive evaluation criteria for certifying digital assets to institutional-grade custody.

Drafted and finalized pitch deck for $10 million liquid fund. Led discovery of small-cap digital assets, researching liquidity, exits, and yield opportunities from 20+ startup tokens. Evaluated 10+ mid-large cap assets for signs of undervaluation.

Leading research initiatives as President of Northeastern University Blockchain Club. Directing six-member research team exploring comparative effectiveness of fiat, commodity-backed, and decentralized currencies through quantitative frameworks integrating economics and game theory.

Creating technical explainers, summaries, and breakdowns for Optimum's 240,000-member online community. Topics include Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC), virtual machines, and memory layers for decentralized infrastructure. Engaging with community through Medium, X, Reddit, and Discord.