Rahul Yadav — Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering

Expertise in Blockchain and Cryptography (1.5 yr.), AI and Machine Learning (0.5 yr.).

Last verified on May, 2026

Core Skills

Blockchain

Solidity

Smart Contract

DeFi

Bio Summary

Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Roorkee with a CGPA of 9.24/10.0, specializing in AI/ML, Blockchain, and Full-Stack development.
Proficient in advanced AI/ML frameworks including LangChain, HuggingFace Transformers, and fine-tuning large language models (LLaMA-2) with LoRA and PEFT techniques.
Hands-on experience in blockchain development with Solidity, ZK proofs, Chainlink CCIP, and deploying secure cross-chain applications.
Skilled in CI/CD automation with Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD, leading Agile teams and delivering high-quality software with 100% smart contract test coverage.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages	Solidity
AI & Machine Learning	AI, AI-agents, LangChain, LangGraph, LLM
JavaScript Libraries and Tools	Ethers.js
Security	Security
Databases & Management Systems / ORM	Vector DB
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing	AWS
Industry Domain Experience	Blockchain
Blockchain and Decentralized Software	Chainlink, Decentralization, DeFi, Ethers.js, EVM, Hardhat, NFT, Smart Contract, Staking, Sushiswap, Uniswap, Web3, ZK-Rollups
Deployment, CI/CD & Administration	CI/CD
Other Technical Skills	AI Agents: n8n, Consensus Algorithms, Full Stack Web Development, NodeJS Core, PancakeSwap, Slither, Trufﬂe

Work Experience

Junior Software Engineer - EPAM Systems India Private Limited (Gym Management Platform)

Duration: January 2025 – June 2025
Summary:

Developed a full-stack gym management platform using the MERN stack to serve over 1,000 active users with high availability
The platform aimed to streamline gym operations and user management with a reliable and scalable infrastructure

Responsibilities:

Engineered the full-stack application using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
Architected serverless AWS infrastructure using S3 and DynamoDB with auto-scaling capabilities.
Automated CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD to improve deployment efficiency.
Led a cross-functional Agile team of developers and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software.

Technologies: MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), AWS (S3, DynamoDB), Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, CI/CD

Blockchain Developer Intern - Timechain Labs (Bitcoin Protocol Development)

Duration: July 2023 – December 2023
Summary:

Worked on developing SPV wallets, OPCODES, and sCrypt smart contracts as part of Bitcoin protocol training
The project focused on enhancing Bitcoin network operations and cryptographic security measures

Responsibilities:

Developed SPV wallets and smart contracts using sCrypt language.
Optimized transaction processing algorithms to improve network latency.
Implemented cryptographic security enhancements under mentorship.

Technologies: Bitcoin protocol, sCrypt, OPCODES, Blockchain development

ResearchBuddy – Multi-Agent AI Research System

Duration: February 2026 – March 2026
Summary:

Developed a multi-agent AI research system orchestrating a 4-agent pipeline (Search, Reader, Writer, Critic) to automate research report generation and quality assessment
The system integrates multiple data sources and provides real-time progress tracking with export capabilities

Responsibilities:

Orchestrated multi-agent pipeline using LangChain and Gemini 2.5 Flash.
Integrated Tavily Search API and BeautifulSoup4 for intelligent URL selection from multiple sources.
Developed AI Critic chain for autonomous scoring and structured feedback on reports.
Launched Streamlit UI with real-time progress tracking, markdown export, and CLI support.

Technologies: LangChain, Gemini, Streamlit, Tavily Search API, BeautifulSoup4

ScoreResume – AI Resume Extractor & Scorer

Duration: October 2025 – December 2025
Summary:

Created an AI-powered resume extractor and scorer by fine-tuning LLaMA-2-7B model to extract structured JSON data from resumes
The project aimed to automate resume parsing and scoring to reduce manual effort in recruitment processes

Responsibilities:

Fine-tuned LLaMA-2-7B model using LoRA and 4-bit NF4 quantization for efficient training.
Constructed instruction-tuning pipeline with custom token sequences for causal language modeling.
Implemented PEFT and gradient checkpointing to reduce training costs and resource usage.

Technologies: LLaMA-2, LoRA, HuggingFace Transformers, PEFT, 4-bit NF4 quantization

HealthBridge – Cross-Chain Medical Data Transfer

Duration: July 2024 – September 2024
Summary:

Delivered a secure cross-chain medical records transfer system using Chainlink CCIP to enable interoperability between Avalanche and Ethereum networks
The project focused on privacy-preserving data sharing for healthcare providers

Responsibilities:

Developed Solidity smart contracts for encrypted patient data transmission with role-based access control.
Implemented zero-knowledge inspired access patterns to enforce privacy across heterogeneous blockchains.
Deployed React dashboard to facilitate healthcare provider workflows.

Technologies: Chainlink CCIP, Solidity, React.js, ZK Proofs

TokenMaster – NFT-Based Ticketing Platform

Duration: January 2024 – June 2024
Summary: Launched a decentralized NFT-based ticketing platform on Ethereum Sepolia network using ERC-721 standard to prevent ticket fraud and enable seamless NFT minting and payments.
Responsibilities:

Developed Solidity smart contracts implementing ERC-721 tokens with anti-fraud mechanisms.
Enabled NFT minting and MetaMask payment integration.
Applied Hardhat and Ethers.js for comprehensive smart contract testing.

Technologies: Solidity, Hardhat, Ethers.js, ERC-721, Ethereum Sepolia

Education

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering – CGPA: 9.24/10.0
July 2025 – Present

Certification

Bitcoin Enterprise and Script Developer certifications
Validating distributed ledger architecture expertise

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