Based in Stirling, Scotland

Khiran
Sasikumar

Software Engineer & Fintech Researcher

Building robust backend systems and researching the frontier of decentralised finance. MSc Financial Technology candidate with enterprise engineering experience.

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Khiran Sasikumar
4+
Years Engineering
100k
Medical Records Processed
5+
Company Researchs Completed
2026
Graduating
01 — About

Engineer at heart.
Researcher by nature.

I'm a Software Engineer and Fintech Researcher currently completing my MSc in Financial Technology at the University of Stirling. My work sits at the intersection of robust engineering and emerging financial systems.

At Fineqia, I research and track crypto ETP markets across major issuers globally, while building the technical infrastructure to support that analysis. Previously, I built enterprise-grade microservices at Optum within the healthcare data space.

My focus is on blockchain technology, decentralised finance, and the engineering systems that power modern financial markets.

Current Role
Research & Technical Assistant
Fineqia International
Education
MSc Financial Technology
University of Stirling · 2026
Location
Stirling, Scotland
Open to London & Remote opportunities
Specialisation
Java · Blockchain · Crypto Markets
Backend engineering & DeFi research
02 — Skills
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Java & Backend
Enterprise-grade microservices and API development with a focus on scalability and resilience.
JavaSpring BootREST APIsMicroservices
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Blockchain & Crypto
Deep research into crypto ETP markets, blockchain infrastructure, and decentralised finance protocols.
BlockchainETP/ETFDeFiWeb3
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Next.js & Frontend
Building performant, modern web applications and investor portals with React and Next.js.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind
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Python & Data
Automated data pipelines, scraping systems, and analytical tooling for financial market data.
PythonPandasAutomationExcel/CSV
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Financial Technology
Academic and practical expertise in corporate finance, fintech systems, and crypto asset markets.
Corporate FinanceAUM TrackingETP Research
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Security & Systems
Cybersecurity fundamentals, biometric authentication systems, and healthcare data compliance.
CybersecurityHIPAAAuth Systems
03 — Experience
2025 — Present
Research & Technical Assistant
Fineqia International
Tracking and analysing AUM data across 300+ crypto ETPs and ETFs globally, covering major issuers including 21Shares, Grayscale, and VanEck. Built an 8-module automated Python system for data collection and normalisation. Developing investor-facing web portals using Next.js.
2022 — 2024
Software Engineer
Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
Designed and maintained enterprise Java microservices within a large-scale healthcare data platform. Worked with RESTful APIs, data pipelines, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver compliant, high-availability systems.
04 — Education
MSc Financial Technology
University of Stirling
2024 — 2026 · Graduating September 2026
Modules include Corporate Finance, Blockchain Technologies, Cybersecurity, and advanced research into crypto markets and decentralised financial infrastructure.
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
Prior Undergraduate Study
Undergraduate Foundation
Strong foundation in software engineering, algorithms, data structures, and systems programming — underpinning enterprise development work at Optum.
05 — Contact

Let's connect.

Open to senior engineering roles, fintech opportunities, and blockchain research collaborations — particularly in London and beyond.

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