about
Hi, I'm Anya! Thanks for stopping by. Here's a bit more about me and what's consuming me these days:
I like asking questions, thinking critically about the world by reading, and frequently reflecting (still working on this). I strive to be supportive, positive, and the type of person who does things.
What am I up to now?
I'm on a research sprint for the next few months to learn about energy and poverty cycles in rural Africa with the aim to write a whitepaper on a framework for NPOs to maximize their return per dollar with Solar4Africa. Also enjoying writing problem memos. Playing tennis too.
experiences
Jun 2022 - current
‣
Research in efficient zero-knowledge proof generation and cryptographic automation to build secure networks and systems with students from Purdue University.
‣
Developed implementation mobile-based blockchain as an alternative banking solution
‣
Created research memos on the use of SVMs to accurately grade and categorize blockchain data and vulnerabilities on new networks
‣
Presented research at 2 academic booths/conferences
Jun 2022 - August 2022
‣
Designed and developed an internal business tool for securely shortening URLs with React, TypeScript, FastAPI, and MariaDB
‣
Created a browser extension, slack bot and splash page focusing on convenience, security, and ease of use
‣
Conducted user interviews while working on weekly sprints in an agile environment
‣
Presented to RBC Execs during demo days
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
‣
Designed Solana Pay course for new Rust developers
‣
Synthesized feedback from over 30 developers on the improvement of core product, developed new marketing plan
‣
Pitched 4 recommendations to product development team to optimize for builder retention and course time spent
‣
Created product and company roadmaps with wireframes for future product ideas