Road to Web3, v.india
Full-stack blockchain engineer with a unique journey from traditional web development to decentralised systems architecture. Over 4+ years, I've evolved from building frontend interfaces to architecting blockchain solutions across Ethereum, Bitcoin L2s, and Polkadot ecosystems. Currently pioneering Web3 infrastructure for India's digital economy through innovative agent-based systems and decentralised identity solutions.
Core Philosophy: Inspired by Pandit Deendayal's Integral Humanism, I'm committed to building a decentralised, swadeshi economy that empowers every Indian citizen to express their unique Chiti through sovereign digital infrastructure.
Professional Evolution
Foundation in Enterprise Web Development
Jul 2020 - Nov 2022
Bajaj Finserv Health | Intern → Full-Stack Software Development
Started my journey building user-facing applications that served India's healthcare sector:
- •Frontend Mastery: Developed and scaled ReactJS web applications and React Native mobile apps, ensuring seamless healthcare access across devices
- •System Architecture: By my final year, I was architecting integration solutions for the appointments division, participating in the development of Unified Health Interface (UHI) protocols
- •Scale & Impact: Worked on systems handling high-volume healthcare transactions, learning the importance of reliability and user-centric design
Key Insight: This period taught me how centralised systems work at scale - knowledge that would prove invaluable when designing decentralised alternatives.
The Blockchain Awakening
Apr 2022 - Dec 2023
Parallel Learning → PRNTS Labs → Gnosis
While completing my tenure at Bajaj, I discovered blockchain's transformative potential:
- •Self-Directed Learning: Participated in Ethereum hackathons, building proof-of-concepts that demonstrated blockchain's ability to create immutable, transparent systems
- •First Blockchain Role (PRNTS Labs, Part-time): Applied emerging knowledge whilst maintaining full-time responsibilities, showcasing commitment to the technology
- •Full Stack Blockchain Engineering (Gnosis): Developed smart contracts in Solidity for DeFi and governance applications, built decentralised data infrastructure using The Graph Protocol, created seamless Web3 frontend experiences
Transformation Moment: Witnessed firsthand how decentralised systems could eliminate intermediaries and create trust through code rather than institutions.
Multi-Chain Expertise & Systems Design
Mar 2024 - Present
LayerEdge → Independent Innovation
Expanded beyond Ethereum to become a multi-chain architect:
- •LayerEdge Contributions: Built high-performance Rust backend systems, developed NextJS frontends for complex Web3 applications, gained expertise across Layer 2 solutions
- •Current Innovation - Chiti-Agent: Architecting agent-based systems using Polkadot SDK, building beckn-agent for ONDC integration, creating foundational infrastructure for India's decentralised digital economy
Unique Value Proposition
The Bridge Builder
My journey from Web2 to Web3 isn't just a career transition - it's a strategic advantage. I understand:
- •Where traditional systems excel and where they create bottlenecks
- •How to migrate users from familiar interfaces to blockchain-powered backends
- •The importance of UX in making decentralised systems accessible to billions
Technical Depth Meets System Thinking
- •Frontend to Protocol: Can build from user interface to consensus mechanism
- •Multi-chain Fluency: From EVM chains to Substrate, from Solidity to Rust
- •Infrastructure Architect: Experience with both centralised (AWS, PostgreSQL) and decentralised (IPFS, Libp2p) systems
Vision for India's Web3 Future
Building technology that serves Bharat's unique needs:
- •Financial Sovereignty: Reimagining money and value exchange through DLT
- •Digital Identity: Creating self-sovereign identity systems respecting individual agency
- •Economic Decentralisation: Enabling peer-to-peer commerce without gatekeepers
Technical Arsenal
Languages & Core Skills
Systems Programming
Rust (Advanced) - Building performant, secure backend systems
Smart Contracts
Solidity (Intermediate) - DeFi, governance, and utility contracts
Full Stack
TypeScript (Advanced) - End-to-end application development
Version Control
Git (Advanced) - Collaborative development and CI/CD
Blockchain Ecosystems
Ethereum & L2s
Optimism, Arbitrum, Base
Data Availability
Celestia, Avail
Alternative L1s
Cosmos, Polkadot
Bitcoin L2s
Arbitrum, Lightning Network
Infrastructure & Architecture
Decentralised
IPFS, Libp2p, The Graph, WebSocket Management
Traditional
AWS, DigitalOcean, PostgreSQL, Redis
Hybrid
Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, API Gateway patterns
Frameworks & Tools
Blockchain
Polkadot SDK, Hardhat, Foundry
Backend
Actix-Web (Rust), Express/NestJS (Node)
Frontend
ReactJS, Next.js, React Native, Tauri
Emerging
Iroh, Earthstar (distributed systems)
Current Focus & Future Direction
Immediate Goals
Deploying production-ready Chiti-Agent
Building for ONDC ecosystem integration
Building Web-of-Trust infrastructure
Targeting 1 million+ users
Contributing to India's CBDC initiatives
Supporting digital rupee development
Long-term Vision
Creating the technological foundation for a truly decentralised Bharat where:
Digital Sovereignty
Every citizen owns their digital identity and data
Financial Freedom
Financial services accessible without intermediaries
Local Economies
Communities thrive through peer-to-peer digital infrastructure
Technology for Dharma
Technology serves dharma, not just profit
Let's Build Together
I'm seeking opportunities to collaborate with teams and organisations that share the vision of a decentralised, equitable digital future. Whether you're building DeFi protocols, digital identity systems, or reimagining commerce through blockchain, I bring:
Technical Excellence
Across the full stack
Deep Understanding
Of both Web2 and Web3 paradigms
Commitment
To building for India and emerging markets
Systems Thinking
Considering technology's societal impact
"The future of India lies not in copying Western models, but in building swadeshi solutions that honour our civilisational values whilst embracing technological progress. Blockchain gives us the tools to build this future - let's build it together."
Contact Information
nelliairesh@gmail.com
GitHub
https://github.com/AireshBhat
Current Location
Bengaluru, India