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Overview
Work History
Education
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Crypto And Web3 Experience
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ABI PANIKULANGARA

U.S. Citizen

Summary

Innovative engineer with 15+ years of experience in design, analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Transitioning into the Web3 and crypto industries with deep knowledge of decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, Layer 1 protocols, DefAI and AI agents. Studying and investing in crypto since 2017, with hands-on experience managing research-driven community on Discord. Actively learning Rust for blockchain development and passionate about applying engineering expertise to decentralized ecosystems.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical/Application Engineer

Fluence Automation/BlueCrest
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Led design and development of automation and conveyor systems for clients including Amazon and QVC
  • Managed cross-functional teams and coordinated installations, transferable to Web3 project deployments

Senior Design Engineer

DeZURIK APCO
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Directed valve design and manufacturing projects, optimizing processes similar to blockchain protocols
  • Collaborated with diverse teams, developing decentralized environment communication skills

Project Engineer

Culligan International
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed project lifecycles mirroring Web3 product development processes
  • Produced technical documentation analogous to smart contract specifications
  • Initiated and delivered cost-saving measures, enhancing operational efficiency

Mechanical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Designed nuclear piping systems, ensuring compliance with safety codes relevant to smart contract security
  • Passionate about decentralized technologies and engineering solutions ecosystems
  • Building Rust-based projects and contributing to Web3 open-source initiatives

Education

M.S. - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
01.2012

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering

Western Michigan University
01.2008

Skills

  • Blockchain
  • Web3
  • DeFi applications
  • NFTs
  • Layer 1s
  • DeFiAI
  • AI agents
  • Community management
  • X/Twitter
  • Research
  • System design
  • Project management
  • Automation systems
  • Problem-solving
  • Rust
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Discord
  • Telegram
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Multitasking

Crypto And Web3 Experience

  • Studying and investing in crypto since 2017 (DeFi, NFTs, Layer 1s, DeFAI, AI agents)
  • Managed Discord platforms for blockchain and AI research
  • Engaged in Web3 communities exploring decentralized applications and AI integration

Timeline

Senior Mechanical/Application Engineer

Fluence Automation/BlueCrest
01.2018 - 01.2024

Senior Design Engineer

DeZURIK APCO
01.2016 - 01.2018

Project Engineer

Culligan International
01.2014 - 01.2016

Mechanical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy
01.2012 - 01.2014

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering

Western Michigan University

M.S. - Mechanical Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago

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