Zain Cheng

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Horizen Labs

   Oct 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead the strategic vision and execution of Horizen Labs’ technological advancements, focusing on blockchain infrastructure, zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology, and decentralized applications.• Oversee the Research Department, driving cryptographic innovation and positioning Horizen Labs as a leader in decentralized verification and security.• Direct the Infrastructure, Security, and IT teams, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure systems supporting Web3 applications.• Spearhead the development of zkVerify, enabling efficient and secure zero-knowledge proof verification for Web3 use cases.• Drive the integration of Horizen into Base L3, leveraging Horizen’s decentralized infrastructure to enhance scalability, interoperability, and ecosystem growth.• Cultivate partnerships within the tech community to advance scalability solutions and maintain Horizen Labs’ position at the forefront of blockchain technology.• Champion Horizen Labs’ commitment to security through the implementation of best practices in cryptographic protocols and system hardening.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical strategies that enhance blockchain scalability and ecosystem interoperability.

Education

• Cornell University

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Computer Science

  2002 — 2003

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Electrical & Computer Engineering

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Mysql
• Distributed Systems
• Perl
• Agile Methodologies
• Web Services
• Software Development
• Javascript
• Software Engineering
• Web Applications
• Spring Framework
• Spring
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Xml
• Rest
• Ajax
• Java
• Hibernate