Akshay Sinha

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Co-founder @ Palladium Labs | IIT Bombay

I like solving complex problems. Currently building protocols in Decentralised Finance (DeFi).

About Me

I like solving complex problems. Currently building protocols in Decentralised Finance (DeFi) as Co-founder & CTO at Palladium Labs.

Skilled in leading teams and building products. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

My journey spans from working as an engineer at Schlumberger to founding multiple startups in the Web3 and DeFi space. I'm passionate about blockchain technology, financial modeling, and team leadership.

Skills

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Team Leadership

Product Development, Team Management, Agile

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Mathematics

Quantitative Analysis, Algorithms, Problem Solving

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Blockchain & Web3

DeFi Protocols, Smart Contracts, Ethereum, NFT

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Financial Modeling

Quantitative Analysis, Investment Strategy, DAO

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Software Engineering

Full-Stack Development, System Architecture

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Product Management

Product Strategy, Checkout Systems, Scaling

Awards & Achievements

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KVPY Fellowship

Government of India

National fellowship for exceptional talent in basic sciences. One of India's most prestigious science scholarships.

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Top 1% - NSEP

Physics Olympiad

Ranked in top 1% nationally, gateway to Indian National Physics Olympiad.

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Top 1% - INMO

Mathematics Olympiad

Top 1% rank in Indian National Mathematics Olympiad, one of India's most challenging competitions.

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JEE Advanced

IIT Bombay

Secured admission to IIT Bombay through India's most competitive engineering entrance exam.

Experience

Co-Founder & CTO

Palladium Labs

July 2024 - Present

Building innovative protocols in Decentralised Finance (DeFi). Leading technical architecture and product development for blockchain-based financial solutions.

Co-Founder & CTO

Rivera Money

July 2022 - June 2024

Led technical development of DeFi products. Built and scaled engineering teams while developing cutting-edge blockchain solutions.

Private Investor & Advisor

Self-employed

March 2021 - May 2022

Explored Web3.0 domains as an investor. Provided business & strategy advisory to NFT projects and DAOs. Developed financial models for gaming companies and investment firms as a Mathematician on Upwork.

Product Manager (Founding Team)

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October 2020 - February 2021

Led Product team for designing and scaling checkout solutions. Drove product strategy and implementation for payment systems.

Cell Manager & MLWD Engineer

Schlumberger

May 2016 - September 2020

Led multiple on-site teams across 6 locations executing drilling projects with monthly revenue of INR 7 million. Worked at Global Remote Operations Center providing real-time support to field locations worldwide.

Featured Projects

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Palladium Labs - DeFi Protocols

Building innovative decentralized finance protocols with focus on scalability, security, and user experience in the Web3 ecosystem.

Blockchain DeFi Smart Contracts
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Rivera Money - DeFi Platform

Co-founded and led technical development of decentralized financial products, scaling the platform and engineering team over 2 years.

Web3 Ethereum Finance
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NFT & DAO Advisory

Strategic advisory and investment in Web3 projects. Developed financial models and provided technical guidance to NFT projects and DAOs.

NFT DAO Investment

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to collaborate.