resume.json

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  "basics": {
    "name": "Silur Endre Abraham",
    "label": "Architect | AI Security | CTO | Protocol Engineer | Guest Lecturer",
    "image": "https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/0a342f46b5961e70269a43c52bd20876495c15f1e2880bd241e8c39290e4ccb0?size=256",
    "summary": "My expertise spans AI model architecture and training, decentralized infrastructure, blockchain protocols, and post-quantum security — with a proven ability to lead engineering teams from concept to production in high-growth environments.\n\nSince 2015, I’ve delivered infrastructure for Ethereum, Monero, Zcash, and Casper Labs, and led QANplatform to a strategic IBM partnership. My work combines scalable architecture, real-time data streaming, and AI-driven analytics in environments demanding high reliability, security-by-design, and global compliance.\n\nCurrently, as CTO of Cabinet Noir, I delivered AI and blockchain solutions and trainings for enterprises such as IBM, Bosch, Lufthansa Systems, and Telefónica. I have architected decentralized compute systems, designed and trained custom AI models, and deployed quantum-safe, adversarial-resistant infrastructure.\n\nRecognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and serving on the EU Commission’s AI Office, I also co-organized the world’s largest Crypto CTF competition. My leadership style blends deep technical depth with clear strategic vision.",
    "website": "https://silur.dev",
    "url": "https://silur.dev",
    "email": "silur@cryptall.co",
    "location": {
      "city": "Dubai",
      "countryCode": "UAE"
    },
    "profiles": [
      {
        "url": "https://github.com/silur",
        "username": "silur",
        "network": "github"
      },
      {
        "url": "https://linkedin.com/in/silur",
        "username": "silur",
        "network": "linkedin"
      }
    ]
  },
  "education": [
    {
      "endDate": "2016-05-12",
      "startDate": "2013-09-01",
      "area": "Computer Science",
      "studyType": "Bachelors",
      "institution": "Eötvös Loránd University"
    }
  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "reference": "Silur was the best thing to happen to our project. His expertise and experience has taken us to the next level! Though he is recognised as a state of the art blockchain architect, he remains humble. Silur was also involved in helping with our marketing, making use of his considerable experience and amazing networking skills.",
      "name": "Gabor Retfalvi, CEO of NextEarth"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Silur, helps us in numerous ways to improve our lending platform. From the beginning he helps as an independent expert and performed lots of special API tests and specific attacks to measure our platform's performance caps endpoint-by-endpoint. Our platform as custodial service store signifiant amounts of customer's money, so the data protection and penetration tests are essential to keep up our services. This is why we appreciate Silur's helping hand!",
      "name": "Csaba Csabai, CEO of Income Locker and Vigiler"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Silur is an exceptional developer. His passion and dedication are evident in every project he undertakes. At Altcoinist, he showcased remarkable flexibility, adapting seamlessly to our business shifts. His innovative approach consistently delivered creative solutions, making him an invaluable asset to our team. Highly recommended for any development endeavor.",
      "name": "Konstantin Sebeo, Co-Founder of Altcoinist"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Silur is on a whole different, subatomic level of architecting crypto. He provided us proven methods and guidelines not only from a technical security perspective but made sure everything is game-theoretically correct for the community so there's no selfish, adversarial or unfair outcome for any type of user.",
      "name": "Johann Polecsak, CTO of NetFlow"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Silur was spot on identifying our needs and offering possibilities based on science. We were already familiar with some of his work, but seeing him working on something that is close to us, was a different level of experience.",
      "name": "Istvan Szoboszlai, CTO of Inepex"
    }
  ],
  "skills": [
    {
      "name": "AI & Machine Learning",
      "level": "Expert",
      "keywords": [
        "AI Model Architecture",
        "LLM Fine-Tuning",
        "Generative AI",
        "Adversarial Machine Learning",
        "AI Security",
        "Feature Engineering",
        "Deep Learning",
        "Transformers",
        "GANs",
        "Machine Unlearning",
        "ZKML",
        "Explainability",
        "Systemic Risk Mitigation"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Blockchain & Web3",
      "level": "Expert",
      "keywords": [
        "Blockchain Architecture",
        "EVM",
        "Wasm",
        "Zero-Knowledge Proofs",
        "Quantum Resistance",
        "Consensus Mechanisms",
        "Protocol Design",
        "Smart Contract Security",
        "Decentralized Infrastructure"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Cybersecurity & Cryptography",
      "level": "Expert",
      "keywords": [
        "Post-Quantum Cryptography",
        "Risk Management",
        "Zero-Trust",
        "SIEM / SOAR",
        "Incident Response",
        "Threat Intelligence",
        "Malware Analysis",
        "ISO27001/NIST",
        "Evidence-Based Adversarial Defense",
        "Secure Infrastructure Design"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DevOps & Systems",
      "level": "Senior",
      "keywords": [
        "Kubernetes",
        "Docker / Swarm",
        "AWS / GCP",
        "Distributed Systems",
        "Serverless",
        "High-Security Deployment"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Leadership & Management",
      "level": "Expert",
      "keywords": [
        "Engineering Leadership",
        "Team Building",
        "Stakeholder Management",
        "Technical Documentation",
        "Investor Relations",
        "Strategic R&D Direction"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Languages & Frameworks",
      "level": "Senior",
      "keywords": [
        "Python",
        "Rust",
        "C / C++",
        "Javascript / Typescript",
        "React / Next / Astro",
        "Solidity",
        "Halo2",
        "Circom",
        "Cairo"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "awards": [
    {
      "title": "Forbes 30 Under 30",
      "awarder": "Forbes",
      "date": "2023-05-02",
      "summary": "Recognized for transformative work in cybersecurity and secure AI architecture."
    },
    {
      "title": "Member, EU Commission AI Office",
      "awarder": "European Commission",
      "date": "2024-11-01",
      "summary": "Selected research member working on risk mitigation for general-purpose and systemic AI models."
    },
    {
      "title": "Media Features",
      "awarder": "Various",
      "url": "https://bitcoinist.com/interview-with-abraham-endre-aka-silur-early-ethereum-dev-and-blockchain-pioneer/",
      "date": "2016",
      "summary": "Multiple features and interviews in Forbes, Bitcoinist, and conferences worldwide."
    },
    {
      "title": "TechNext Rising Start in AI and Cyber Security",
      "awarder": "TechNext",
      "date": "2025"
    },
    {
      "title": "Fueld AI Trend setters to watch",
      "awarder": "Fueld",
      "date": "2025"
    }
  ],
  "publications": [
    {
      "name": "Post-quantum verifiable random functions from ring signatures",
      "publisher": "IACR",
      "releaseDate": "2018-12-01",
      "url": "https://eprint.iacr.org/2018/1231",
      "summary": "Verifiable randomness sources using RLWE cryptography."
    },
    {
      "name": "Circuit friendly, post-quantum dynamic accumulators from RingSIS with logarithmic prover time",
      "publisher": "IACR",
      "releaseDate": "2021-10-10",
      "url": "https://eprint.iacr.org/2021/1010",
      "summary": "Set-membership proofs on constrained hardware with quantum safety."
    }
  ],
  "work": [
    {
      "name": "Arch Network",
      "position": "Blockchain Protocol Engineer",
      "startDate": "2025-01-01",
      "summary": "Consensus architecture, audit, and optimization for Bitcoin-native application networks. Bridging full programmability with Bitcoin L2 security.",
      "highlights": [
        "Consensus Design",
        "Rust",
        "State-Machine Replication",
        "Distributed Systems"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "European Commission",
      "position": "Research Member – AI Office",
      "startDate": "2024-11-01",
      "summary": "Driving technical risk mitigation in AI legislation as part of dual working groups on general-purpose and systemic model risks.",
      "highlights": [
        "AI Risk Mitigation",
        "Systemic Risk",
        "LLM Security",
        "Regulatory Strategy"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Cabinet Noir",
      "position": "Chief Technology Officer",
      "startDate": "2024-11-01",
      "summary": "CTO of deep-tech studio delivering high-security AI, blockchain, and decentralized solutions for global enterprises (IBM, Bosch, Lufthansa, Telefónica).",
      "highlights": [
        "AI Solutions",
        "Distributed Infrastructure",
        "Enterprise training",
        "Team Leadership"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Defaince (under CabinetNoir)",
      "position": "Chief Technology Officer",
      "startDate": "2027-06-01",
      "summary": "Adversarial defense platform tailored for AI, preventing ML-based vulnerabilities.",
      "highlights": [
        "AI Vulnerability Defense",
        "Adversarial ML",
        "Security Engineering",
        "Strategic R&D"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Altcoinist",
      "position": "Co-founder & CTO",
      "startDate": "2022-08-01",
      "endDate": "2024-01-01",
      "summary": "Architected and led the design of a Web3 creator monetization platform with on-chain automation, advanced account abstraction, and secure recurring payments.",
      "highlights": [
        "React",
        "Solidity",
        "Web3",
        "Smart Contracts"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "CasperLabs (now Prove AI)",
      "position": "Cryptographer",
      "startDate": "2021-01-01",
      "endDate": "2022-11-01",
      "summary": "Lead secure migration of IBM's patent database; architected enterprise AI governance modules and post-quantum primitives."
    },
    {
      "name": "QANPlatform",
      "position": "Co-Founder & CISO",
      "startDate": "2019-01-01",
      "endDate": "2022-03-01",
      "summary": "Quantum-resistant L1 founder, led security and architecture, secured $25M funding and IBM partnership."
    },
    {
      "name": "Monero",
      "position": "Cryptography Researcher",
      "startDate": "2018-01-01",
      "endDate": "2019-03-01",
      "summary": "Implemented v2 of RTRS RingCT protocol, advancing privacy and cryptographic design."
    },
    {
      "name": "Ethereum Foundation",
      "position": "R&D Scientist",
      "startDate": "2016-02-01",
      "endDate": "2019-01-01",
      "summary": "Privacy and eWASM implementation, worked directly with founder Vitalik Buterin on foundational cryptography."
    },
    {
      "name": "Wigner Research Centre for Physics",
      "position": "Advisor/Collaborator",
      "summary": "Security and cryptography collaboration and Crypto CTF co-organization."
    }
  ],
  "projects": [
    {
      "name": "BZTE",
      "description": "Baek-Zhang threshold cryptosystem for on-chain randomness and MPC (Rust)",
      "url": "https://github.com/silur/bzte"
    },
    {
      "name": "ZeroTwo",
      "description": "Zero-knowledge 2FA authentication",
      "url": "https://github.com/silur/zerotwo"
    },
    {
      "name": "SteganIO",
      "description": "Browser-based F5 steganography",
      "url": "https://stegan.io"
    },
    {
      "name": "JSON-Deepcrypt",
      "description": "Steganographic data and encryption for images",
      "url": "https://github.com/silur/json-deepcrypt"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vecna",
      "description": "Fiat-shamir secret sharing in OCaml",
      "url": "https://github.com/silur/vecna"
    }
  ],
  "languages": [
    {
      "language": "English",
      "fluency": "Professional"
    },
    {
      "language": "Hungarian",
      "fluency": "Native"
    },
    {
      "language": "Japanese",
      "fluency": "Conversational"
    },
    {
      "language": "Mandarin",
      "fluency": "Basic"
    },
    {
      "language": "Spanish",
      "fluency": "Conversational"
    }
  ],
  "interests": [
    {
      "name": "Trustworthy AI",
      "keywords": [
        "Explainability",
        "Quantum-Resistant Infrastructure",
        "Adversarial ML"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Advanced Mathematics",
      "keywords": [
        "Linear Algebra",
        "Algebraic Geometry",
        "Topology"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Martial Arts",
      "keywords": [
        "Karate",
        "Shaolin Gong-Fu",
        "Bujinkan Ninjutsu"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Music",
      "keywords": [
        "Guitar",
        "Piano",
        "Koto",
        "Orchestration"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Privacy"
    },
    {
      "name": "Open Source"
    }
  ]
}