I'm a mechanical engineer actively developing expertise in Python, C++, and blockchain technologies, with focus on cryptocurrency protocols, containerized infrastructure, and AI-augmented development workflows.
I actively contribute to Palladium, a Bitcoin-based cryptocurrency, focusing on protocol development and wallet infrastructure. My work includes developing a custom Electrum-based wallet, deploying patched ElectrumX servers, managing containerized blockchain nodes, and building BIP-compliant tooling for address generation and transaction validation.
I view Artificial Intelligence as a strategic collaborative partner rather than merely a tool. Through Anthropic's AI Fluency training, I've developed structured approaches to AI-augmented workflows that amplify my engineering and programming capabilities while maintaining full control over the development process. This methodology serves as a force multiplier—enabling me to tackle complex technical challenges more efficiently while deepening my understanding of systems and solutions.
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering - University of Bologna (2023)
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering - Politecnico di Milano (2021)
I currently work as a Design Engineer specializing in industrial plant design, where I apply CAD modeling, FEM structural analysis, and technical problem-solving skills. This engineering background provides a strong analytical foundation for my software development and blockchain work.
Languages: Python, C++
Blockchain: Bitcoin Core (regtest/testnet experimentation), Palladium, ElectrumX, BIP standards, libsecp256k1
Infrastructure: Docker & Docker Compose, Linux (Debian 12, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS)
Development: Git, VSCode/VSCodium
AI Workflows: Anthropic AI Fluency certified, prompt engineering, AI-augmented development
📧 Email: davide.grilli@outlook.com 🐙 GitHub: davide3011
Interested in blockchain protocol development, cryptocurrency infrastructure, and Python/C++ systems programming. Open to technical collaborations on cryptography, distributed systems, and low-level Bitcoin implementations.
I started my career calculating if steel beams would collapse under stress. Now I validate if cryptographic signatures will hold under adversarial attacks. The math is different, the stakes are different, but the obsession with elegant failure modes remains suspiciously consistent.