Devang Gandhi 
Pune, Maharashtra, India | 7385234057 | devanggandhi04@gmail.com | LinkedIn | GitHub

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CAREER OBJECTIVE
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Enthusiastic blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiast who is particularly 
interested in decentralized systems, consensus processes, and DeFi. Curiosity 
and a research-based approach motivate me to investigate new blockchain 
technologies, assess protocols, and help create transparent, effective, and 
significant Web3 solutions.

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EDUCATION
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AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, Pune                        2022–26
B.Tech. in Computer Engineering | CGPA: 7.56/10

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SKILLS
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Languages:         Solidity, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++
Frameworks:        Foundry, Hardhat, Node.js, Next.js
Blockchain Tools:  Remix, MetaMask, Alchemy, Infura, Tenderly, Etherscan
Concepts:          DeFi, Consensus Mechanisms, Tokenomics, Smart Contract 
                   Auditing, Cryptography Basics
Soft Skills:       Research Mindset, Problem-Solving, Communication, 
                   Team Collaboration

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PROJECTS
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BugChan - Decentralized Bug Bounty Platform
ETHGlobal: Blockscout Prize Winner
• Developed and deployed Solidity smart contracts handling bounty creation, 
  staking, escrow, and automated reward distribution
• Contributed to building a transparent, censorship-resistant Web3 bug bounty 
  system with encrypted IPFS submissions and on-chain settlement logic using 
  Hardhat

Sui Loyalty DApp - React, Vite, Sui DApp Kit
Hash Hunt: Code Deploy Dominate Winner
• Built a full-stack NFT loyalty card DApp with wallet integration on the 
  Sui blockchain
• Designed a seamless user experience using React, Vite, and Sui DApp Kit, 
  focusing on scalability and decentralization
• Streamlined real-time emissions tracking and sustainability reporting, 
  improving decision-making for environmental compliance

DAO Governance Platform - Ethereum-based
• Built a decentralized governance system enabling proposal creation, voting, 
  and on-chain execution of approved decisions
• Developed smart contracts in Solidity using Foundry and integrated with a 
  React frontend for real-time proposal tracking and treasury management
• Ensured transparent and democratic decision-making within the DAO

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RESEARCH PAPER & PUBLICATION
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Smart Grid Energy Demand Forecasting with Hybrid LSTM
• Developed a hybrid LSTM deep learning model for smart grid energy demand 
  forecasting, trained on 8,760 hourly data points
• Achieved 1.16% MAE and 90.68% classification accuracy, outperforming 
  traditional baselines and other deep learning models
• Deployed the model with TensorFlow Lite on edge devices, reducing inference 
  latency to 10.14 ms for real-time smart grid operations

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ACHIEVEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS
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• Winner, ETHGlobal (Blockscout Partner Prize)                    October 2025
  Recognized for developing a blockchain project integrating Blockscout for 
  on-chain data visibility and analytics

• Winner – Hash Hunt: Code Deploy Dominate, Sui Foundation          July 2025
  1st place for Sui Loyalty DApp

• ACM Summer School on IoT & Next-Gen Networks                      June 2024

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LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
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• Treasurer: IOIT ACM Student Chapter                              2023–24
• Secretary: IOIT ACM Student Chapter                              2024–25
• Finance Head: Model United Nations (MUNs)
• Piano Mentor: Trained 300+ students                              2022–26
• Speaker: College fests & workshops