Martin Derka

Martin Derka is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering, research, and leadership roles. Currently serving as co-founder of Zircuit, a zero-knowledge rollup on Ethereum, Martin has previously held positions such as Head of New Initiatives at Quantstamp, where responsibilities included developing new products and leading research in web3 security. Martin's background encompasses roles in academia, including postdoctoral research at Carleton University and teaching assignments at the University of Waterloo and Brock University. With a strong foundation in computer science, Martin holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Algorithms and Complexity from the University of Waterloo and several master's degrees from Masaryk University Brno.