Nicolas Gailly

Nicolas GAILLY is a skilled Research Engineer currently at Lagrange Labs since September 2023, with a robust background in cryptography and blockchain technology. Previous experience includes a role as a Researcher at Protocol Labs from June 2019 to September 2023, focusing on Filecoin improvements, web3 protocols, and new cryptographic primitives. Nicolas also consulted as an Applied Cryptographer at Celo, implementing core cryptographic primitives, and contributed as an Applied Researcher at PegaSys Protocol Engineering, specializing in enterprise-grade blockchain solutions. Academic credentials include a PhD from EPFL, where Nicolas worked under Professor Bryan Ford on decentralized systems, and a Master’s and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from EPFL, complemented by early internships and research in network operations and software development.