Hello, I'm
Keerthi Nelaturu
Engineer ยท Systems Architect ยท Technical Leader
I’m a full-stack engineer and systems architect with over 16 years of experience building scalable payment platforms, blockchain protocols, and AI-powered products. Currently building document intelligence systems using OCR, AI-driven parsing, and contextual enrichment at Trestle. I thrive on connecting backend infrastructure with user-facing experiences โ designing APIs, dashboards, and developer tools that power real-world platforms.
My career has spanned central banks, global financial institutions, and open-source protocol engineering. I hold a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, where my research focused on verification and optimization of smart contracts using model checking frameworks.
I blend deep technical expertise in cloud, DevOps, and distributed systems with a strong track record of building and mentoring engineering teams. I’ve also taught as a Professor in George Brown College’s Blockchain Development program, leading courses on advanced smart contracts, DevOps, and scalable blockchain architecture.
Whether I’m building AI-powered document intelligence at Trestle, defining engineering strategy for a settlement platform at the Bank of International Settlements, teaching the next generation of blockchain developers, or architecting RAG-based governance systems, I bring the same rigor and curiosity to every challenge.

Domain Expertise
Cross-industry experience that informs better technical decisions
Central Banking & Payments
Engineered settlement platforms and payment infrastructure at the Bank of International Settlements and Bank of Canada, achieving 10,000+ TPS on cloud-native ledger systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Led technical discovery for Ontario's provincial radiation treatment repository across cancer centers. Built HL7 data workflows with Mirth Connect and deployed IBM BPM hospital systems at Ottawa Hospital.
Blockchain & Web3
Founding team member of OpenLibra protocol. Built smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and governance platforms across Ethereum, Move, Hyperledger, and Corda.
AI & LLM Systems
Building AI-powered document intelligence with OCR and contextual enrichment at Trestle. Designed LLM-assisted supervisory analytics at BIS. Built RAG-based governance systems with LangChain and embeddings. Created AI readiness assessment platforms for enterprise adoption.
Cybersecurity & Identity
Advising on cybersecurity posture assessment platforms at OGGN Inc. Architecting Keycloak SSO/MFA authentication, Nginx HTTPS termination, and containerized security infrastructure for enterprise clients.
Insurance & Risk
Built DLT-based mortgage insurance tracing systems across financial institutions and contributed to digital innovation at Aviva's Digital Garage.
E-Commerce & Consumer Platforms
Built enterprise web platforms for major consumer brands at Accenture, including P&G's digital presence using Kentico CMS and .NET. Delivered scalable, consumer-facing e-commerce solutions.
Enterprise Architecture
TOGAF-certified enterprise architect. Partnered with senior stakeholders to align engineering outcomes with organizational strategy across large-scale programs.
Open Source & Research
PhD researcher at University of Toronto. Published on smart contract verification. Led open-source communities and judged the G20 TechSprint.
Skills & Technologies
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Blockchain & Web3
Cloud & Infrastructure
Data & Messaging
Healthcare & Integration
AI & LLM Systems
APIs & Protocols
DevOps & Observability
Leadership & Practices
Projects & Technical Work
Selected projects showcasing architecture, implementation, and impact
Full-Time Employment
TrestleAI โ Construction Document Intelligence
Senior Software EngineerBuilding an AI-powered document intelligence platform for the construction industry. Uses AWS Textract for OCR and data extraction, combined with AI-driven parsing to help general contractors surface critical information from construction documents, create pursuits, and connect with vendors through intelligent matching.
Cloud-Native Settlement Platform
Advisor & Engineering Leader โ BISDefined and executed engineering strategy for a modular settlement platform and ledger infrastructure at the Bank of International Settlements, designed for deterministic processing, auditability, and correctness guarantees.
CBDC Dual Ledger Project
Fintech Researcher & Architect โ Bank of CanadaLed architectural design for a consortium-driven bond settlement system using wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency at the Bank of Canada. Evaluated DLT and non-DLT implementation approaches.
Mano โ Internal Blockchain Payments
Blockchain Lead โ ScotiabankBuilt Mano, an internal permissioned payment system on a private Ethereum network at Scotiabank's Digital Factory. Developed an experimental wallet with POS integration for the cafeteria, enabling real-time blockchain payments used daily by employees. Led blockchain evangelism roadshows across Scotiabank locations, educating teams and brainstorming use cases across departments.
DLT Mortgage Insurance Tracing
Blockchain Lead โ ScotiabankLed technical development of a distributed ledger-based tracing mechanism for mortgage insurance payments at Scotiabank, in collaboration with Ontario financial institutions and Aviva Insurance.
RBC-Aviva Insurance Quoter
Lead Developer โ Aviva Digital GarageKey contributor to the RBC-Aviva merger insurance quote platform, leading the front-end deployment of the customer-facing auto and home insurance quoter. Built a mobile-first application integrated with Guidewire policy center, still in production today.
Digital Hive โ Unified Analytics Catalog
Technical Lead โ Mark 3 ResearchContributed to building Digital Hive (formerly Theia), a unified analytics catalog platform that aggregates Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, Cognos, and other BI tools into a single no-code dashboard. Led mobile application prototyping and reporting solution delivery.
Hospital BPM & Cancer Data Workflows
Intern โ Ottawa HospitalDeveloped and deployed business process solutions on IBM BPM for hospital operations. Built HL7 cancer-formatted data workflows using Mirth Connect for cancer treatment data integration across hospital systems.
Consulting, Open Source & Side Projects
OGGN Cybersecurity Posture Platform
Advisor โ InfoSecurity & ArchitectureAdvising on architecture and infrastructure for a cybersecurity posture assessment platform at OGGN Inc. Built the containerized deployment stack, proxy service, authentication flows with Keycloak SSO/MFA, and HTTPS termination via Nginx โ serving enterprise clients including Lee Valley Tools.
Ontario Radiation Treatment Repository
Consultant โ Technical Discovery LeadLed the technical discovery phase for Ontario Health's provincial radiation treatment repository (RT-r) โ a centralized DICOM-RT platform for sharing radiation treatment records across all Ontario cancer centers. Hosted and facilitated convergence workshops with multiple centers including Kingston HSC and Thunder Bay.
ElevateXAI โ AI Readiness Platform
Consultant โ Full-Stack ArchitectBuilt an AI readiness assessment platform from scratch for OGGN Inc., enabling organizations across healthcare, retail, and consumer goods to evaluate their preparedness for AI and GenAI adoption.
JSM Composites โ Drone Parts Platform
Freelance ConsultantBuilt a full customer-facing website and backend for a drone parts manufacturer. Developed Python tooling to parse CAD files and created an optimization algorithm to efficiently nest drone part orders onto material sheets, minimizing waste.
Plebis โ Blockchain Governance Platform
Founder & Chief ArchitectArchitected an AI-augmented governance layer for Cosmos-based blockchain ecosystems, integrating on-chain proposal data, off-chain signals, and LLM-based summarization workflows.
OpenLibra Protocol
Founding Engineer & Technical LeaderPart of the founding engineering team building OpenLibra, an open-source fork of Facebook's Libra with an active mainnet token economy. Contributed to consensus, governance, and Move-based smart contracts.
Carpe โ OpenLibra Wallet
Core ContributorBuilt and contributed to Carpe, a cross-platform wallet for the OpenLibra network enabling account creation and coin management. Desktop app built with Svelte, Rust, and Tauri; mobile versions for Android and iOS built with React Native.
Rewire โ Identity Management System
Hackathon WinnerDeveloped a blockchain-based identity management system at the Crypto Chicks Hackathon, winning first place for innovative use of decentralized identity.
Homelab โ Self-Hosted Infrastructure
Personal ProjectSelf-hosted cloud and media infrastructure running at home. Nextcloud for private cloud storage and file sync, Jellyfin as a media server โ demonstrating hands-on infrastructure, networking, and system administration skills.
Experience & Leadership
Senior Software Engineer
Trestle Jan 2026 โ PresentBuilding TrestleAI โ an AI-powered construction intelligence platform. Owning document intelligence, integration infrastructure, and end-to-end architecture for production systems.
- Building Document Intelligence pipeline โ AWS Textract for data extraction with AI-driven parsing and contextual enrichment, enabling GCs to surface critical data from construction documents
- Owning Document Integration component โ connecting S3, SharePoint, and Box as document sources into the platform
- Owning Email Sync component โ integrating email accounts via SendGrid inbound and email engine tooling to filter GC and vendor-relevant information
- Designed event-driven backend workflows using TypeScript, Inngest, and Prisma
- Led architecture reviews and technical decision-making with documented trade-offs
- Built and improved CI/CD pipelines, reducing release risk and improving stability
- Recognized for precision and organization in DevOps, documentation, and architecture delivery
Advisor & Engineering Leader
Bank of International Settlements (seconded from Bank of Canada) Jan 2023 โ Dec 2025Defined and executed engineering strategy for a modular, cloud-native settlement platform and ledger infrastructure.
- Enabled 10,000+ TPS throughput with CI/CD pipelines and observability
- Led AI Supervisory Enhancement initiatives with ML-driven analytics
- Built and mentored cross-functional squads embedding agile practices
- Partnered with enterprise architects to align engineering with organizational strategy
- Served as a judge for the G20 TechSprint
Professor โ Blockchain Development Program
George Brown College Sep 2023 โ Jun 2025Taught in the Blockchain Development program, leading courses on advanced smart contracts, DevOps in blockchain, and building scalable blockchain applications.
- Led Advanced Smart Contracts course covering Solidity patterns, security, and optimization
- Taught DevOps in Blockchain โ CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies for dApp development
- Designed and delivered Building Scalable Blockchain Apps course covering architecture, performance, and real-world patterns
Fintech Researcher โ CBDC Research
Bank of Canada Apr 2021 โ Jan 2023Conducted extensive research on Central Bank Digital Currency feasibility, evaluating DLT and non-DLT implementation options.
- Led architectural design for the Dual Ledger bond settlement project
- Prepared comprehensive oracle business model comparison for CBDC systems
Blockchain Lead
Scotiabank Sep 2017 โ Aug 2019Led blockchain strategy and engineering at Scotiabank's Digital Factory, from building production payment systems to driving organizational adoption across departments.
- Built Mano โ an internal permissioned payment system on private Ethereum with POS integration, used daily for real transactions in Digital Factory
- Led DLT-based mortgage insurance tracing across multiple financial institutions in collaboration with Aviva Insurance
- Ran blockchain evangelism roadshows across Scotiabank locations, brainstorming and validating use cases with different business streams
- Collaborated with AI/ML team on credit card fraud detection
Lead Developer
Aviva โ Digital Garage Jul 2016 โ Sep 2017Worked on innovative digital solutions in Aviva's Digital Garage, contributing to mobile-first applications and policy center integrations.
- Built mobile-first application using Node.js and Angular 2
- Integrated Guidewire with the policy center
Technical Lead
Mark 3 Research Sep 2015 โ Jul 2016Developed reporting and data visualization solutions, and led mobile application prototyping for client projects.
- Built reporting solutions using IBM Cognos, Qlik, and Tableau
- Led mobile app development using Node.js and Ionic Framework
Intern โ Business Process & HL7 Integration
Ottawa Hospital Sep 2014 โ Jun 2015Developed and deployed business processes on IBM BPM for hospital operations. Built HL7 cancer-formatted data workflows using Mirth Connect for cancer treatment data integration.
- Introduced JavaScript expertise to the BPM development team
- Built HL7-formatted cancer data workflows using Mirth Connect
- Deployed IBM BPM business processes for hospital operational workflows
Senior Software Engineer
Accenture Aug 2008 โ Aug 2013Built and maintained enterprise web platforms for major consumer goods clients using .NET and Kentico CMS, along with SharePoint site development.
- Built P&G website using Kentico CMS with end-to-end .NET stack
- Developed and maintained SharePoint sites for enterprise collaboration
- Delivered scalable web solutions for large consumer-facing brands
Education
PhD in Computer Engineering
University of Toronto 2019 โ 2024Published research on smart contract verification and formal methods for blockchain systems.
Master's in Computer Science
University of Ottawa 2013 โ 2015Focused on distributed systems and software engineering fundamentals.
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Osmania University 2004 โ 2008Foundation in computer science, algorithms, and software development.
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