Software Engineer Machine Learning

NIKHILA YETURI

Phone: +1-224-***-**** Email: ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilayeturi/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Software Engineer with over 3 years of proven expertise in designing, implementing, and scaling innovative products by breaking down large-scale data sets, making data-driven decisions, and adapting to changing environments within the software and SaaS sectors. EDUCATION

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Evanston, IL

Master of Science in Information Technology Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Hyderabad, India Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Aug 2017 – Aug 2021 EXPERIENCE

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Graduate Research Assistant (Sustainable Computing@ VAK Lab) Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

• Developed and optimized quantum algorithms for machine learning applications, focusing on minimizing energy consumption and resource usage.

• Built and actively contributed to the Sustainable Quantum website using a full-stack approach with JAVA, JavaScript, Angular, Node.js

• Conducted in-depth data analytics on energy consumption patterns within data centers, identifying key inefficiencies and proposing optimization strategies that could reduce carbon footprint by 20%. Leveraged Python and SQL to analyze large datasets, providing actionable insights for more sustainable tech operations.

OPTUM GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (part of UnitedHealth Group) Associate Software Engineer Jul 2021 – Jun 2023

• Led the creation of full-stack web application development with JAVA, C#, .NET, React, Angular, Spring, Python and SQL cross collaborating with UX and Operations teams. Utilized Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and XUnit for robust unit testing, ensuring high code quality and reliability. Deployed the application on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for scalable and reliable hosting.

• Optimized the hiring system using TensorFlow and BERT, implementing NLP techniques for resume parsing, embedding representations for candidate ranking, and reinforcement learning for interview scheduling, resulting in a 39% increase in hiring process efficiency and improved accuracy in candidate selection.

• Achieved a 40% reduction in patient authorization creation time by leading the launch of a rebuild authorization page through cross-functional collaboration with NaviHealth’s onshore team to streamline processes. Integrated CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes, ensuring seamless code integration and delivery. Mentored a high-performing team of 10 as a Scrum Master through 8 sprints, employing Agile methodologies to significantly enhance workflow efficiency. OPENTEXT TECHNOLOGIES

Software Engineering Intern Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

• Automated web pages using Selenium with Java, achieving a 50% reduction in manual testing. Developed comprehensive test cases, executed regression tests, and ensured cross-browser compatibility to enhance overall software quality and reliability.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement comprehensive test plans. Enhanced testing efficiency by 60% by automating over 120 test cases within a month, significantly improving the overall quality assurance process. Integrated automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, enabling continuous testing and delivery to streamline the development lifecycle. MICROSOFT (Microsoft X Verzeo)

Software Engineering Intern Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

• Successfully completed a collaborative internship program by Microsoft and Verzeo, focusing on machine learning algorithms and their integration into real-world applications. Designed and implemented a chatbot system using Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Python libraries (NLTK), connected via Flask backend and integrated it into a website using JavaScript and AJAX for real-time communication.

• Utilized a robust tech stack including Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn), HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Flask to develop and deploy intelligent solutions. Applied machine learning models to optimize website functionality, gaining expertise in bridging software engineering with machine learning technologies.

SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Java, Python, Spring, Postgresql, React, Angular, Kafka, LLM, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GCP, SSL, TLS, Firmware, Debugging, Microsoft Azure, AWS, CPU Architecture, Linux, Data Analytics, System Design, ML, AI, PowerBI, MongoDB, Django

• Business Skills: Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Finance and Accounting, Business Process Improvement, MRD and PRD Development

• Tools: Git, JIRA, Confluence, VS Code, Jenkins, Tableau, MPI, Microsoft Tools (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, MS Teams), bitbucket. CERTIFICATIONS

• Google Cloud (GCP) – Cloud Digital Leader

• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

• Microsoft Technology Associate – Python

• Certified Product Scrum Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance HONORS & AWARDS

• Serving as the Lead for IEEE Region 4, overseeing IEEEXtreme 18.0 across 27 major cities with educational institutions in Central America.

• Top 100 Software Engineer mentors in the US by Topmate

• Secured a global rank of 11th in Google Cloud Arcade GenAIus registries league in May, 2024.

• BRAVO diamond by UnitedHealth Group for being the best team player and providing best services to the clients.

• Earned Recognition from CEO of Coding Ninjas for mentoring 200+ students at Coding Ninjas as a TA for teaching DSA in JAVA solving 781 questions.

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