Hi there! 👋
I'm Vinay Sawant, a Senior Software Engineer specializing in distributed systems and blockchain infrastructure. Currently, I'm architecting and implementing Layer 1 blockchain protocols in Rust, with a focus on consensus mechanisms and high-performance execution engines.
With 11+ years of industry experience, I've designed and built enterprise-scale systems across E-Commerce, FinTech, and Healthcare domains. My expertise lies in creating high-QPS, data-intensive distributed systems that demand low-latency performance and robust reliability.
Current Specialization:
- Layer 1/Layer 2 Blockchain Development (Rust)
- Consensus Algorithms & Distributed Systems
- Zero-Knowledge Proofs & Cryptography
- High-Performance Network Protocols
Core Competencies:
- Blockchain Protocol Design
- Distributed Systems Architecture
- Machine Learning & Data Engineering
- Backend Infrastructure & API Design
Primary Languages & Frameworks:
Blockchain & Infrastructure:
Tools & Platforms:
- Zero-Knowledge Proofs: zkSNARKs/zkSTARKs applications in blockchain
- Verifiable Computation: Trustless off-chain computation with on-chain verification
- Distributed Consensus: Novel BFT variants and leaderless consensus mechanisms
- AI/ML in Blockchain: Integrating machine learning with decentralized systems
- Systems Programming: Exploring Zig for high-performance blockchain components and embedded systems
🔭 Recent Zig Exploration
Currently experimenting with Zig for:
- High-performance cryptographic primitives and hash functions
- Memory-safe systems programming for blockchain node infrastructure
- Cross-compilation targets for embedded devices and WASM
- Interoperability with existing Rust codebases via C ABI
Open to collaborating on innovative blockchain protocols, open-source projects, and cutting-edge distributed systems research.