Ben Burns

Software Engineer in DeFi, trading, and crypto.

Based in New York City.

Email: abwburns@gmail.com

LinkedIn: abwburns

GitHub: fqlx

PGP: 21B7 4CCF 7FAA 7873 CC9E BDF0 0EAB F33D A768 4EC9

Experience

Consultant (Dec 2023 - Present):
Advising crypto exchanges, protocols, and MEV extraction strategies.

Founding Engineer at Aevo (Nov 2021 - Oct 2023):
Designed and implemented a decentralized options and perps exchange with onchain settlements.

Proprietary Trading at Green Key Partners (June 2021 - Nov 2021):
Specialized in DeFi, futures, and market making. Engaged in advanced crypto operations and algorithmic trading.

Senior Software Engineer at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange (May 2018 - June 2021):
Key contributor in developing and enhancing one of the world's best Bitcoin exchange platform.

Software Engineer at Cisco (July 2016 - April 2018):
Facilitated the development and implementation of routing and signaling for cloud calling.

Media

I'm a self-made millionaire aged 29 - but I actually preferred being poor | The Sun

Hello AEVO: Exploring Decentralised Options with Ribbon Finance | blocmates

Speaker and Mentor | ETH Global New York 2023

Security in DeFi | Blockchain NYC

Angel Investments

Meter Coffee

Dubbah

Free Will AI

First Street Quantitative Trading

Certifications, Permits, and Licenses

FAA Part 61 Private Pilot Certificate (in progress)

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

FCC General Class Amateur Radio License

PADI Open Water Diver Scuba Diving Certification

SC Concealed Weapons Permit

Motorcycle (Class M) License

SSCA SIP Training Certification

Cisco Security Ninja Green Belt Certification

End Overdose Naloxone Training Certification

Honors & Awards

Formation Book Acknowledgement

CCU Campus Recreation 1,000lb Club

SC LIFE Scholarship

Richland County School District One Superintendent's Award 2012

Richland County School District One Superintendent's Award 2011