Nicolas G AI Lly
About Nicolas G AI Lly
Nicolas G AI Lly is a researcher at Protocol Labs, where he has worked since 2019, focusing on decentralized storage networks and cryptography. He has a strong academic background from EPFL and has contributed to various projects in the field of web3 protocols and applied cryptography.
Work at Protocol Labs
Nicolas G AI Lly has been working at Protocol Labs as a Researcher since 2019. His role involves contributing to the development of Filecoin, a decentralized storage network. He is part of the cryptonet team, focusing on enhancing the network's capabilities. His work includes engaging in the creation of new cryptographic schemes and improving existing protocols to advance the field of applied cryptography.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas G AI Lly studied at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he earned both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Computer Science. His academic journey spanned from 2010 to 2015 for the Bachelor's and from 2013 to 2015 for the Master's. He also completed his PhD studies at EPFL from 2015 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in decentralized systems and cryptography.
Background
Nicolas G AI Lly began his career with internships, including a position at Orange Communications SA in 2014 and a role at Kudelski Security in 2015. He worked as an Applied Researcher at PegaSys Protocol Engineering from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Consultant - Applied Cryptographer at Celo in 2020. His diverse experiences in research and development have shaped his current focus on decentralized technologies.
Achievements
Nicolas G AI Lly has contributed to significant projects in the field of cryptography and blockchain technology. He authored the distributed randomness beacon project, known as drand, which is utilized in various blockchain and cryptographic applications. He specializes in 'thresholdifying' cryptographic processes, enhancing security by distributing trust among multiple parties. His work continues to influence advancements in applied cryptography.