Bhargav Kacharla

Engineer | Architect

Bangalore, India

About

Engineer with extensive experience in blockchain, DeFi, and cross-chain powered crypto applications. Proven track record in developing multi-chain solutions and enhancing Web3 accessibility.

Work

Bitarch logoBitarch
Cross-Chain
Bridge

2024 - Present

Engineering Architect

  • Led the development of BitArch's revolutionary cross-chain bridge aggregator, implementing state-of-the-art chain abstraction technology that seamlessly connects Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and Bitcoin ecosystems
  • Architected a secure, high-throughput protocol that optimizes swap routes across 15+ bridges
  • Developed a comprehensive cross-chain swap SDK and API suite with standardized interfaces, enabling third-party DeFi applications to seamlessly integrate BitArch's cross-chain functionalities
  • Developed smart contracts and backend to build Dex and memecoin protocol in Movement and Solana blockchain

Xalts logoXalts
Account Abstraction

2023 - 2023

Lead Blockchain Engineer

  • Led the implementation of Account Abstraction (ERC4337) across multiple blockchains including Polygon, Avalanche subnet, and Hyperledger Besu, revolutionizing user onboarding and transaction experiences
  • Developed sophisticated in-house infrastructure integrating skandha bundlers, creating a robust foundation for advanced blockchain functionality
  • Architected smart contracts for asset tokenization in trade finance, enabling institutional-grade financial instruments on blockchain
  • Engineered a high-performance scaling solution capable of processing millions of tokenized asset transactions for major financial institutions
  • Created a powerful custom indexing system for EVM chains using TypeScript, GraphQL and MongoDB, providing comprehensive data analytics capabilities

Novastro logoNovastro
Prediction
Staking

2022 - Present

Lead Blockchain Engineer

  • Architected revolutionary prediction market protocols for Novastro, integrating Classic and NoLoss prediction systems with cross-protocol yield generation via Aave, Stader, and Quickswap
  • Pioneered protocol deployments across cutting-edge L2 ecosystems including Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, and Mantle, positioning Novastro at the forefront of blockchain scalability
  • Engineered a sophisticated automation framework leveraging Openzeppelin, Chainlink Keepers, and Gelato network, creating a self-executing DeFi ecosystem
  • Cultivated and mentored a high-performing technical team from inception, establishing Novastro as an innovation hub while developing comprehensive subgraph infrastructure
  • Designed an enterprise-grade API architecture using GoLang while establishing rigorous security standards through strategic partnerships with top-tier audit vendors

Oddz logoOddz
Derivatives trading

2021 - Present

Blockchain Engineer

  • Led the development of smart contracts for Oddz protocol, creating a comprehensive options trading platform with advanced features for purchase, staking, and liquidity provisioning
  • Implemented robust testing infrastructure with comprehensive unit, static, and integration testing using hardhat framework with mocha, chai and solidity coverage
  • Pioneered research on derivative trading in the crypto ecosystem, building a protocol with yield generation mechanisms and enhanced trading capabilities
  • Engineered seamless integrations with third-party SDKs, expanding platform functionality and interoperability
  • Implemented innovative gasless transactions using OpenZeppelin Defender and Biconomy relayers, significantly improving user experience
  • Orchestrated the protocol upgrade to v2 with new features based on community feedback, demonstrating responsive and user-focused development

Skills

Blockchain
Web3
Cryptography
DeFi
Smart Contracts
Multi-chain
TypeScript
Solidity
Move
Nodejs
GoLang
Rust

Previous Experience

Rakuten

2020 - 2021
  • Data Engineer

OpenText

2018 - 2020
  • Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services

2015 - 2018
  • Technical Associate

Education

SASTRA University

2011 - 2015
  • Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science