> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://polycruz.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://polycruz.gitbook.io/whitepaper/team-and-advisor/core-team-and-contributors.md).

# Core Team & Contributors

**Mitesh** - Founder & CEO: **Linkedin :**[**https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitesh-patel-polycruz/**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitesh-patel-polycruz/)

Mitesh is an experienced Founder and CEO with a strong background in the information technology and services industry. He is a recognized speaker at NFT conferences such as NFT.NYC 2023 and NFT.London 2022. Mitesh is skilled in communication, NFT expertise, management, and leadership. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Business from Schiller International University.

**Saurabh** - CFO : **Linkedin :** [**https://www.linkedin.com/in/casaurabhbothra/**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/casaurabhbothra/)

Saurabh is a Chartered Accountant with over 7 years of experience. He is the founder of Saurabh Bothra and Co, providing consultancy and assurance services related to taxation, regulatory compliance, and business consulting. Saurabh specializes in taxation laws, including income tax and Goods and Service Tax (GST), as well as company laws and labor laws.

**Dhruv** - COO : Dhruv is a frontend engineer with over 4 years of experience working with React, NextJS, and AEM, building polished digital products for brands like Hyundai, Tata AIA, and Titan. He brings practical startup experience, works fast, adapts quickly, and understands how to build clean, scalable interfaces that fit the needs of modern tech and Web3 teams.

**Urvik** : Visual Designer : A UI/UX and Visual Designer with over 4 years of experience in design thinking, user research, interaction design, and responsive product design. Skilled across Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and animation workflows, with capabilities spanning UI/UX design, prototyping, usability testing, branding, vector illustration, NFT and Lottie animation design, and end-to-end digital product execution.

## Polycruz Contributors

**Sumanth** - Blockchain FullStack Developer : Full Stack Blockchain Developer with 3+ years of experience in Ethereum, Solidity, DeFi, and NFT marketplaces. He has built DApps, NFT platforms, and open-source smart contract libraries, showcasing expertise in ReactJS, Hardhat, and Web3.js.

**Ankit Jha** - Full Stack Developer : Full Stack Developer with experience in building scalable web applications, AI-powered solutions, and blockchain-based systems. Skilled in React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, FastAPI, and Web3 technologies like smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), with hands-on experience in microservices and real-time systems. Passionate about creating efficient, user-friendly products and continuously learning new technologies in AI/ML, blockchain, and modern web development.

**Param** - Frontend Developer: Param is a skilled front-end developer with proficiency in various programming languages and technologies. Frontend Developer with a demonstrated history of working in Sports, BFSI, Jewellery and Real-Estate domains. Skilled in React JS, Javascript, blockchain, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and HTML5. Param's diverse skill set enables him to tackle various challenges in front-end development.

**Prithiv Sakthi** - AI Engineer: Prithiv Sakthi is a Graduate Engineer (UG 2024) focused on working in LLMs and advancing multimodal AI. Known for building efficient Doc OCR-based VLMs and crafting advanced illustration modules for Flux, he also develops tools for diffusion models and image safety-guard systems. Earlier, he contributed to content moderation models at Wildy AI (Kyiv). Skilled in Python, C#, and C.<br>
