About me

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I am a Research and Development Engineer in Applied Cryptography at Distributed Lab, based in Ukraine, and a Karazin National University student majoring in Applied Mathematics.

With over three years of experience, my work is focused on zero-knowledge technologies. I am passionate about advancing the state-of-the-art in anonymous identity systems, zkVMs, and neural network security. I also have a strong background in academic research, writing, and teaching.

Here, I have accumulated most of my achievements and materials gathered throughout my career. Feel free to contact me. I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have! 🙂

Dmytro Zakharov

Contacts:

zamdmytro@gmail.com

Formal Resume

Work experience

Distributed Lab

2 years 4 months

Kyiv, Ukraine

Research and Development Engineer in Applied Cryptography

Full-time

Jun 2023 - Present · 9 months
- Leading development of a highly optimized client-side zero-knowledge Machine Learning framework.
- Researching state-of-the-art technologies in Applied Cryptography and Decentralized (Blockchain) Systems, focusing on low-level optimizations of zero-knowledge protocols and the Mathematics behind them.
- Writing and publishing academic research papers.
- Heading internal lectures (ZKDL Camp) on Modern Algebra and Zero-Knowledge Cryptography to improve the company's general Mathematics and research writing level.
- Implementing cutting-edge zkEVM and blockchain scalability cryptographic protocols in Rust for leading companies in the Blockchain field.
Junior Golang Backend Developer

Full-time

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 year 6 months
- Optimized zero-knowledge PlonK-based circuits for elliptic curve operations (addition, multiplication, and pairing) in Rust using state-of-the-art research.
- Integrated KYC and deposits/withdrawals functionality for an investing platform.
- Implemented backend notifications service for a DAO platform featuring integration with Telegram, Discord, Slack, emails, and web pushes.
- Worked on an open-source tokenized books store project, now its backend team reviewer.
- Implemented document aggregator service for a SafeRE project that downloads and sorts all account transactions and operations on the private blockchain regardless of timeframe specified.
- Implemented piece of cross-chain bridge functionality on the Pact programming language.
- Developed Backend service for the P2E game with Solidity contracts integration.
- Developed Backend responsible for Decentralized marketplace statistics processing (MoonRabbit DEX).
- Developed Backend service for the IGO crowdfunding website.
Intern Golang Backend Developer

Full-time

Nov 2021 - Dec 2021 · 2 months
- Programmed microservice using Golang Language.
- Studied how to work with databases (specifically, PSQL).
- Studied Docker and Docker Compose.
- Studied basics of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency.
- Worked with Linux and Git (GitLab & GitHub).

Ukraine Global Scholars

Finalist 2021, Math Test Creation Lead

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 · 6 months

Ukraine

One of 56 finalists out of 550 applicants selected through a rigorous 3-stage selection process focusing on academic skills, extracurricular achievements, and character. Currently, an entrance math test creation lead that is being used for assessing more than 300 students.

Education

Karazin National University

Applied Mathematics Major, Bachelor

GPA: 96/100

Sep 2021 - Jun 2025

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Studied at one of the best Ukrainian national universities (top-1 according to QS), majoring in Applied Mathematics, School of Mathematics and Informatics. Defended Bachelor's Thesis on the topic "Applications of Kolmogorov-Arnold Convolutional Neural Networks to Computer Vision Problems". Received the Supreme Council of Ukraine and Akhiezer Foundation scholarships for research activity and academic achievements. Taking classes in advanced Mathematical topics such as Real Analysis and Measure Theory, Complex Analysis, Statistics and Probability Theory, Controllability Theory, Computer Modelling in Python, Biomechanics etc.
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Kharkiv Physics & Mathematics Lyceum

GPA: 11.8/12

Sep 2014 - Jun 2021 · 7 years

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Graduated from one of the best schools nationally (top-6 according to 2021 rating) with national exam scores (External Independent Testing) in 4 subjects of 794/800. Received two President of Ukraine scholarships for a junior research paper and outstanding final exam results.