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Charan Nomula

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Work Experience

Supra

Lead Blockchain Engineer Apr 2025 - Present

  • Blockchain Lead of SupraNova
  • Protocol architecture design
  • Implementation and security reviews

Senior Blockchain Engineer August 2024 - February 2025

  • Technical Lead & Software Architect
  • Research on cross-chain interoperability
  • Deep dive into protocols like Wormhole, CCTP, Axelar Light Client, HyperBridge, ChainLink, HyperLane, DeBridge
  • Design and configuration of Supra interoperability solutions
  • Design of novel algorithms (sliding window, order-preserving in non-interactive setup)
  • Solidity contract implementation of Multisig & Trustless bridges
  • Rust implementation of bridge nodes, Light Clients & Relayers
  • Security reviews of implementations

Blockchain Engineer Feb 2024 - July 2024

  • Prototyped implementation of Hyperloop (a multisig cross-chain bridge) research paper
  • Deep understanding of Ethereum consensus spec & sync-committee

CyberRecon Pvt.Ltd

Cyber Security Intern Apr 2023 – Sep 2023

  • Applied OSINT techniques to identify potential threats
  • Set up OSINT investigation Linux toolboxes
  • Practiced penetration testing skills through TryHackMe

CTFs

CTFer Aug 2022 – Feb 2024

  • Participated in CTF events with Invaders0x1, CyberSpace, and Infobahn
  • Solved Web3 CTF challenges and published writeups to the community

Education

RGUKT, AP, India 2020 – 2024

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science CGPA: 9.6/10

RGUKT, AP, India 2018 – 2020

Pre University Course, MPC CGPA: 8.8/10

Technical Skills

Blockchain: EVM, Interoperability, Bridges, Consensus, DeFi, Auditing

Programming: Solidity, Huff, Rust, Python, Circom, Move, Bash, Assembly

Cryptography: Cryptanalysis, Symmetric & Asymmetric Cryptosystems, Hashing & Signatures

Tools & Packages: Foundry, Cargo, Hardhat, Alloy.rs, Docker, Git & Github

Pentest Tools: Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, John, Wireshark, Virtualbox, Aircrack-ng, etc.

Web2 Technologies: ReactJS, Flask, SQL, Understanding MERN Stack & PHP

Personal Projects

A Novel Cryptography Technique for Video Stream Blog

Python, Flask, RSA, AES, ECC Feb – Mar 2023

  • Replicated a recently published research paper presenting a revolutionary multi-key and hybrid cryptography approach for enhanced video communication security
  • Implemented a software solution for video encryption and decryption using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) as pseudo-random encryption key generators

Ethereum Blockchain Based Projects Git

Solidity, Hardhat, Foundry, ReactJs, SDK May – Sep 2023

  • Completed Ethereum Bootcamp by Alchemy, working on multiple blockchain-based projects
  • Developed projects including ECDSA Node, Block Explorer, Fundme Web3 Apps, Merkle Trees, and more
  • Gained deep understanding of Ethereum blockchain concepts and DApp development
  • Learned various smart contract standards including ERC20, ERC721, and more

Cyber Security Projects Git

Python, Bash, Socket Programming, OSINT Aug – Sep 2023

  • Developed automation scripts and tools for security research purposes
  • Built tools including Port Scanner, Network Scanner, Zip Crackers, Secure Files, and various automation scripts
  • Participated in OSINT investigation teams to identify and report publicly exposed data using OSINT methodologies

Achievements & Certifications

Research & Publications: Prototyped the Hyperloop a non-interactive multisig bridge for a publication.

CTF - Web3 & Crypto: Captained Invaders0x1 CTF team, Joined in CyberSpaceCTF team to participate in weekly CTF's

CryptoHack - Cryptography: Solving modern cryptography CTF challenges in CryptoHack.

Cryptozombies - Solidity: Completed Solidity learning materials and chainlink oracles in Cryptozombies platform.

Ethernaut & Statemind Web3Sec CTF: Completed the Ethernaut, Statemind, MetaRedCTF, TCP1PCTF, HackedlabsCTF, BlazCTF, etc.

Secureum & Alchemy: Completed secureum bootcamp and ethereum dev bootcamp by Alchemy

TryHackMe - Jr Penetration Tester: Solved more than 120 penetration testing labs and ranked in Top 1% in leaderboard.

PWN.College - CSU White Belt: Successfully solved 100+ labs on x86 assembly, HTTP requests and Program misuse

Microsoft - MTA Associate: Certified Microsoft Technical Associate in Security fundamentals from Microsoft.

Coursera - Automation with Python&Bash: Course completion certificate of Using Python to Interact with Operating System from Google.

Domains of Interest

  • Security Research
  • Blockchain Interoperability
  • Zero Knowledge Proofs
  • Smart Contract Auditing
  • Web3 Development