Let's Build Something Together
I'm selectively open to collaborations that push the boundaries of trading infrastructure. If you're working on something interesting, I'd like to hear about it.
We're Probably a Good Fit If
- You're building trading infrastructure that needs to be faster, more reliable, or both
- You need to automate complex smart contract deployments or secure high-value on-chain operations
- You want someone who's shipped production systems at HFT firms and crypto exchanges
- You value async-first communication and deep, focused work
Background
Founding Infrastructure Leader
Senior builder (15+ years) specializing in architecting mission-critical financial systems from scratch. Served as Founding Engineer for DeFi protocols and Infrastructure Lead for top-tier trading firms.
Low-Latency Specialist
Rare, vertical expertise in sub-50µs performance. Mastered the stack from bare-metal Linux kernel tuning to Solarflare hardware timestamps at firms like Akuna Capital and Gemini.
Bridge Between TradFi & DeFi
Combines institutional HFT rigor (market making, PTP sync, regulatory compliance) with deep Web3 capabilities (smart contract ops, wallet security, DEX connectivity).
Start a Conversation
Reach out on LinkedIn and tell me about what you're working on. I read every message.
Message on LinkedInOr email: nikhil@zerocopy.systems