Michael Liang
Computer Engineering @ UC San Diego
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Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UC San Diego CSE, Advised by Prof. Deian Stefan
Researching blockchain privacy vulnerabilities by developing statistical models to analyze transaction patterns and identify weaknesses in DeFi protocols like Houdini, Railgun, and Secret Swap.
Blockchain Developer
PlutoFi
Built high-performance Rust systems to stream and decode real-time Solana blockchain data, enabling sub-second trading insights for DeFi protocols like Pump.fun and Raydium.
Instructor
University of British Columbia Engineering Outreach
Led week-long STEM summer camps that helped elementary students develop foundational engineering and technology concepts through interactive learning experiences.
Projects
Real-Time DEX Monitoring System
Streaming analysis application for Solana DEXes with low-latency signal extraction
Developed a streaming analysis application for Solana DEXes, decoding raw account state transitions into structured swap and liquidity events via gRPC and Protobuf. Built a performant, async Rust backend with custom parsers for protocols like Meteora and Raydium.
Bonk.capital - Solana Lending Platform
Decentralized lending protocol with mobile-first experience
Designed and deployed a decentralized lending protocol on Solana Devnet, enabling users to supply assets like BONK and SOL and borrow stablecoins. Engineered a mobile-first frontend using React Native, integrating with Phantom wallet for seamless DeFi experience.
EMG Prosthetic Arm
Deep learning models for EMG signal interpretation and prosthetic control
Developing deep learning models using CNNs to interpret EMG signals for prosthetic arm control as part of UCSD Triton Neurotech. Implemented signal processing techniques like Fourier transforms and wavelet analysis for EMG data preprocessing.
Eco Friendly
Mobile app promoting sustainable practices and environmental awareness
A Flutter-based mobile application designed to help users adopt eco-friendly habits and track their environmental impact through gamification and educational features.
Contact
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