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Sat (Wik) Prabhu
Protocol and Research Engineer
Experience
Nov 2024 - Sep 2025
11 monthsProtocol and Research Engineer
Botanix Labs
- Developed and integrated EVM sidechain for Bitcoin chain, utilizing technologies such as Reth, CometBFT, bitcoind and FROST signatures.
- Researched and implemented secure fund transfer protocols between multisig federations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align protocol research with production-grade engineering.
- Used SledDB for all database operations.
Jan 2024 - Nov 2025
1 year 11 monthsAmsterdam, Netherlands
Rust Developer
Bitonic B.V
- Developed back-end systems for trading services using Rust.
- Integrated ZeroMQ and RPC to facilitate transaction and block notifications for Bitcoin nodes.
- Identified and implemented enhancements to optimize the trading engine's performance.
- Performed database operations with PostgresSQL and Oracle DB.
Aug 2019 - Oct 2023
4 years 3 monthsDelft, Netherlands
PhD Researcher, Distributed Systems Group
TU Delft
- Conduct research on anonymity and incentives in the Lightning Network, examining graph and game theory applications in multi-hop payments.
- Built simulators of Lightning using Python to mimic multi-hop payments and do statistical analyses.
- Published research papers at leading conferences and developed simulators to model multi-hop payments in the Lightning Network.
- Served as a teaching assistant for courses on Distributed Algorithms and Blockchain Design, which included delivering lectures and supervising lab sessions.
- Supervised undergraduate and graduate students during their thesis projects.
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
2 years 1 monthHyderabad, India
Associate Engineer
Qualcomm
- Contributed to the Modem Software team, primarily working with WCDMA technology.
- Diagnosed and resolved software bugs, enhancing system performance through targeted optimizations.
- Developed and implemented algorithms for efficient SIM camping, improving connectivity and user experience.
- Used Python and C++ for programming.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (5 years), Education (4 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), and Telecommunication (2 years).
Information Technology
Education
Banking and Finance
Telecommunication
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Experienced in Research and Development (5 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Product Development (4 years).
Research and Development
Information Technology
Product Development
Summary
Protocol and Research Engineer with expertise in blockchain, distributed systems, and Rust development. At Botanix Labs,contributed to launching an EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain using Reth, CometBFT, and FROST signatures. Previouslyat Bitonic, optimized trading services and real-time Bitcoin node integrations. PhD researcher at TU Delft with peer-reviewedwork on anonymity and incentives in the Lightning Network. Skilled at bridging research and engineering to deliver secure,scalable systems.
Skills
- Rust
- Payment Networks
- Blockchain
- Ci Workflow
- Distributed Systems
- Python
Languages
English
AdvancedDutch
AdvancedEducation
Jul 2012 - Jun 2017
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Bachelor of Engineering · Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Pilani, India
Jul 2012 - Jun 2017
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Master of Science · Mathematics · Pilani, India
Certifications & licenses
Advanced Certification in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
International Institute of Information Technology
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Where is Sat based?
Sat is based in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
What languages does Sat speak?
Sat speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Sat have?
Sat has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Sat has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Sat may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Sat be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Sat would be well-suited for roles such as: Protocol and Research Engineer, Rust Developer, PhD Researcher, Distributed Systems Group.
What is Sat's latest experience?
Sat's most recent position is Protocol and Research Engineer at Botanix Labs.
What companies has Sat worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Sat has worked for Botanix Labs, Bitonic B.V, and TU Delft.
Which industries is Sat most experienced in?
Sat is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Education, and Telecommunication. Sat also has some experience in Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Sat most experienced in?
Sat is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.
Which industries has Sat worked in recently?
Sat has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Education, and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas has Sat worked in recently?
Sat has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.
What is Sat's education?
Sat holds a Master in Mathematics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science and a Bachelor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science.
Does Sat have any certificates?
Sat has 1 certificate: Advanced Certification in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies.
What is the availability of Sat?
Sat is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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