Software Engineer in DeFi, trading, and crypto.
Based in New York City.
Email: abwburns@gmail.com
LinkedIn: abwburns
GitHub: fqlx
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.
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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
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SSCA SIP Training Certification
Cisco Security Ninja Green Belt Certification
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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