Micah Ardayfio
Washington,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable consultant with proven track record in leading research initiatives and driving innovative projects. Successfully managed cross-functional teams and facilitated strategic collaborations to achieve key milestones. Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and problem-solving to deliver actionable insights. Poised to merge advanced technological insights with strategic management to revolutionize business technology solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Research Lead
CyLab Security & Privacy Institute
02.2024 - Current
- Leading a groundbreaking research project at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to build new distributed AI architecture for emerging economies
- Secured funding from CMU Heinz College and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
- Addressing pitfalls in the AI field using biological inspiration
- Partnered with the Upanzi/Cylabs-Africa Network Lab in Kigali, Rwanda funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Business Technology Solutions Discovery Intern
Deloitte
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions addressing client challenges across diverse industries, including technology, finance, and healthcare.
- Assisted in gathering, analyzing, and visualizing data to inform decision-making and optimize business processes.
Fellow
Jane Street
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Participated in the highly selective Jane Street Focus Program, gaining exposure to the world of quantitative trading, finance, and technology.
- Engaged in hands-on problem-solving exercises and coding challenges focused on algorithmic trading, market making, and data analysis.
- Expanded programming skills in Python and OCaml, applying them to real-world financial scenarios.
President
Velera Foundation
02.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded research and business development initiatives at Velera Foundation - A R&D Non-Profit
- Secured invitation to prestigious NSF American Seed Fund
- Currently developing next-generation Rust based blockchain with quantum resistance
- Sole inventor of 3 patent pending technologies in networking, distributed ledger technology and artificial intelligence
Blockchain Consultant
Megatrends Academy
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Played a key role in client's achievement of 'Best KYC Solution Provider of the Year' award from AIBC
- Provided actionable insights on blockchain feasibility, driving technological advancement
- Leveraged analytical skills to optimize business frameworks, leading to significant improvements
Co-Founder
Kokrobite Children Library
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Co-founded a children's library in Kokrobite, Ghana
- Collaborated with local government and schools
- Provided access to STEM resources and books
- Implemented outreach and staffing strategies
- Promoted literacy and STEM education in the community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Carnegie Mellon University
01.2027
High School Diploma -
St.Albans School
Washington, DC01.2023
MicroMaster Internet of Things Certificate -
Curtin University
Australia01.2021
Skills
- Quantitative Research
- Ethics compliance
- Threat Intelligence
- Client Relationships
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Project Management
Awards
- Google Code Next Scholly Award ($150,00) from Google
- Gino S. Mancuso Award from Carnegie Mellon Information Systems Department
- Open Source Program Office Scholarship from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Timeline
Business Technology Solutions Discovery Intern
Deloitte
06.2024 - 07.2024
Fellow
Jane Street
05.2024 - 05.2024
AI Research Lead
CyLab Security & Privacy Institute
02.2024 - Current
President
Velera Foundation
02.2020 - Current
Blockchain Consultant
Megatrends Academy
01.2020 - 12.2020
Co-Founder
Kokrobite Children Library
01.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Carnegie Mellon University
High School Diploma -
St.Albans School
MicroMaster Internet of Things Certificate -
Curtin University
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