TECH LEAD · AUDITAGENT

Pierre
Estrabaud

Software engineer. AI, security and blockchain.

I lead engineering on AuditAgent, Nethermind's AI security scanner for smart contracts, after several years building dApps and writing Solidity smart contracts. I also write about web3 security and CTF challenges on my blog, and about using AI well in the AI Playbook.

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Experience · 2007 → now

Experience

Apr 2024 → now

Nethermind

Remote · nethermind.io

Tech Lead, AuditAgent

Nov 2024 → now
  • Lead a team of 4 engineers building AuditAgent, an AI security scanner for Solidity, Cairo and Rust smart contracts.
  • Run the AI security scanner on Kubernetes, with KEDA autoscaling.
  • 6M+ lines of code scanned44K+ vulnerabilities found

AI Security Engineer, AuditAgent

Aug 2024 → Nov 2024
  • Joined the AuditAgent team after my internship to build an AI-powered security solution that identifies vulnerabilities in smart contracts.

Smart Contracts Auditor (Intern), Audit Team

Apr 2024 → Jul 2024
  • Audited Solidity (EVM) and Cairo codebases to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed audit findings to ensure the reliability and safety of blockchain applications.
Jan 2022 → Nov 2023

Lead Blockchain Developer

Meed (formerly SuperUltra) · Remote · meedloyalty.com

  • Engineered and developed 5 blockchain-based solutions (DApps), from smart contracts to back-end and front-end integration across 4 EVM networks, including Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, and Cronos.
  • Collaborated remotely with a team of 5-10 people in a dynamic startup environment, leveraging agile methodologies.
  • Provided strategic guidance to clients on the development of Web3 products and games, ensuring solid blockchain integration for improved functionality and user engagement.
Oct 2017 → Jul 2022

Cryptocurrency Miner

Self-employed · Thailand

Ran a mining farm of ASIC miners (3 algorithms) and a self-built 6-GPU rig, tuned for efficiency through BIOS flashing, overclocking and undervolting.

Jul 2020 → Dec 2021

Blockchain Developer

Freelance

  • Developed and deployed smart contracts for multiple DApps, with a focus on enhancing user experience by creating intuitive front-ends.
  • Committed to continuous learning by staying updated on the latest developments in the Ethereum ecosystem, Solidity best practices, and Web3 technologies.
Aug 2017 → Jun 2021

Translator, Crypto and IT (English to French)

Freelance · Clients: Phemex, Paybis, Microsoft Azure

Translated 30+ technical white papers during the 2017/2018 ICO boom.

2007 → 2012

Earlier

Owner and manager of an internet cafe in Bangkok (2011 - 2012), and IT help desk for the 1,500+ Système U supermarkets in Montpellier (2007 - 2008).

Skills · 7 areas

Skills

Languages

  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Solidity
  • Node.js
  • HTML
  • CSS

AI engineering

  • LLM APIs
  • Agent frameworks
  • MCP

Back-end

  • REST APIs
  • Express.js
  • NestJS
  • MongoDB

Front-end

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • React Native

DevOps and CI/CD

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • AWS
  • Vercel
  • Netlify

Blockchain

  • Foundry
  • Hardhat
  • Slither
  • Aderyn
  • OpenZeppelin
  • Chainlink

Web3

  • Ethers.js
  • Viem
  • Wagmi
  • Web3.js
  • IPFS

Spoken languages

  • French · native
  • English · very fluent
  • Thai · intermediate
Portfolio & open source · 8 projects

Projects

AuditAgent

AI pre-audit security scanner for smart contracts, at Nethermind.

  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • LLM APIs
  • MCP
  • Kubernetes
  • KEDA
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AI Playbook

A practical guide to using AI well, in products and as a coding tool.

  • MkDocs Material
  • Vercel
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Awards & certifications

Awards

Certifications

  • Ethereum Dapp Programming · Moralis Academy2021
  • Ethereum Smart-Contract Security · Ivan on Tech Blockchain Academy2021
Education

Education

Moralis Academy

Blockchain, DeFi and Smart-Contract Programming · Sep 2020 → Oct 2021

Paul Valery University

Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Sep 2004 → Jun 2007

Off the keyboard

Interests

Apart from work, I have been traveling a lot around the world, from playing poker in Vegas, diving in Thailand, skydiving in New Zealand, climbing over 6,000 m in Ladakh in Northern India, and going over the polar circle in Norway. I eventually settled in Thailand's countryside, where I enjoy a quiet life with my wife and kids.

Here is my website relating most of my adventures: voyageboost.com