I am Lingraj Mahanand, a Blockchain Architect & Consultant specializing in enterprise FinTech infrastructure, blockchain-enabled backends, and regulated trade finance ecosystems. Over the past 15+ years, I have designed and delivered scalable platforms for global banks and fintechs, focusing on Solidity/EVM contracts, NodeJS/TypeScript backends, tokenization of real-world assets, and compliant digital trade workflows. I lead architecture and delivery initiatives, building gasless signing flows, relayer patterns, EIP-712 signing, and zk-proof integration for privacy-preserving verification. I collaborate with banks, regulators, and ecosystem partners to architect interoperable electronic trade document workflows (eBL, ePN, Bills of Exchange) and digital asset infrastructure across tradable assets and finance use cases.

Lingraj Mahanand

I am Lingraj Mahanand, a Blockchain Architect & Consultant specializing in enterprise FinTech infrastructure, blockchain-enabled backends, and regulated trade finance ecosystems. Over the past 15+ years, I have designed and delivered scalable platforms for global banks and fintechs, focusing on Solidity/EVM contracts, NodeJS/TypeScript backends, tokenization of real-world assets, and compliant digital trade workflows. I lead architecture and delivery initiatives, building gasless signing flows, relayer patterns, EIP-712 signing, and zk-proof integration for privacy-preserving verification. I collaborate with banks, regulators, and ecosystem partners to architect interoperable electronic trade document workflows (eBL, ePN, Bills of Exchange) and digital asset infrastructure across tradable assets and finance use cases.

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I am Lingraj Mahanand, a Blockchain Architect & Consultant specializing in enterprise FinTech infrastructure, blockchain-enabled backends, and regulated trade finance ecosystems. Over the past 15+ years, I have designed and delivered scalable platforms for global banks and fintechs, focusing on Solidity/EVM contracts, NodeJS/TypeScript backends, tokenization of real-world assets, and compliant digital trade workflows.

I lead architecture and delivery initiatives, building gasless signing flows, relayer patterns, EIP-712 signing, and zk-proof integration for privacy-preserving verification. I collaborate with banks, regulators, and ecosystem partners to architect interoperable electronic trade document workflows (eBL, ePN, Bills of Exchange) and digital asset infrastructure across tradable assets and finance use cases.

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Work Experience

Blockchain Architect & Consultant at Self-employed / Credore and enterprise clients
January 1, 2017 - Present
Architected NodeJS/TypeScript backend services and blockchain-enabled workflows for digital assets, trade finance, and enterprise financial infrastructure. Designed and implemented Solidity smart contracts on EVM-compatible chains, including lifecycle controls, access, wallet approvals, and auditability. Implemented gasless EIP-712 signing flows, relayer architecture, nonce management, secure execution patterns, and blockchain-backed evidence layers. Worked on RWA tokenization and digital asset workflows; integrated DeFi protocols and zk-proof approaches; architected electronic trade document workflows (eBL, ePN, BoE, title transfer, endorsement, surrender, pledge, and financing).
Software Architect at Barclays
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Architected distributed systems for cross-border trade, transaction reporting, and global banking operations; designed high-throughput, regulated financial platforms with strong reliability, auditability, and regulatory reporting controls; collaborated with stakeholders to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
Technical Lead at BNY Mellon
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Led delivery of enterprise document management and financial technology systems; managed engineering execution for scalable, secure enterprise applications; worked on document handling, reporting, workflow automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Senior Software Engineer at HSBC
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Developed technology systems supporting investment banking and cross-border financial operations; built scalable document management, backend workflow, and banking process automation solutions; contributed to enterprise software delivery across analysis, development, integration, testing, and production support.

Education

PG in IT and Management at SCMHRD, Pune
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
PG in Software Technology at CDAC Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
B.Sc. in Information Technology at Ravenshaw College, Cuttack
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

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Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services