Information Technology Software Engineer

NISHMA NALARI +1-945-***-**** ************@*****.*** linkedin.com/nishma-nalari

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Dallas Dallas, Texas

Master's in Information Technology and Management CGPA : 4.0/4.0 Aug 2023 - May 2025 Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IITH) Hyderabad, India Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering CGPA : 8.13/10 2017 - 2021 TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Programming Languages: Python, Javascript, Typescript, C/C++, SQL, C#, VBA, R, Go

● Libraries/Frameworks: React, Flask, FastAPI, Go, Node.js, Angular, Next.js, HTML, Tailwind CSS, .NET, PySpark

● Database: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Hadoop Distributed Systems

● Software Tools: AWS, Docker, GIT, Bitbucket, GitLab, Postman, VSCode, GCP, Figma, Tableau, JIRA, LaTeX, Jupyter Notebooks

● Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Big Data, DBMS, Cloud Computing, System Design, Data Analytics, Topics in Information Theory & Coding, Representation Machine Learning

WORK EXPERIENCE

Carelon (Elevance Health) Hyderabad, India

Software Engineer II, Employer Web Portal May 2022 - Jul 2023

● Worked on reimaging the existing Employer web portal using Angular framework, Bootstrap, npm, HTML5/CSS3, CSS pre-processor LESS, and Jasmine Test Cases. Reduced bundle size by 35% by implementing standalone components and lazy loading

● Architected and implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js, incorporating JWT authentication and role-based access control. Achieved 92% unit test coverage across components, services, and pipes. Integrated continuous integration pipeline with SonarQube

● Improved response times of critical APIs and database storage, reducing latency by up to 70% and enhancing overall system performance

● Successfully executed Angular version migration. Replaced legacy lifecycle hooks with modern alternatives and improved API response time

● Mentored and nurtured new team members, facilitating their smooth integration into the development team Software Associate, Mobile Development Team Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

● Optimized application performance through efficient state management with Redux, resulting in 30% improved user retention and 25% faster load times. Built reusable UI components following Atomic Design principles, increasing component reusability by 44%.

● Spearheaded the development of a React Native Android Proof of Concept application in three months

● Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment. Got hands-on experience in security practices, Agile methodologies, and cutting-edge web development technologies such as MongoDB, Docker, Git, AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud services PROJECTS

Feast-IT, Uber Eats clone Jan 2025 - present

● Developing a comprehensive food ordering marketplace using React for the frontend, Flask as the backend framework, and AWS RDS for database management. This project involves creating three interconnected web applications: customer-facing, vendor-facing, and admin

● Implementing user registration and profile management features using React Hooks and Redux for state management. Building search and discovery functionalities utilizing React Query for data fetching and caching to reduce data load times by 40%

● Developing menu management and order tracking features for vendors, utilizing Flask-SQLAlchemy for ORM and Docker for containerization to ensure scalability and reliability QuizSphere: Interactive & Gamified Quiz Platform Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

● Engineered a real-time, interactive quiz platform that delivers an engaging and immersive user experience. Implemented a dynamic scoring system with instant feedback and a detailed results summary at the end of each quiz. Integrated user authentication Firebase/Auth0, for personalized quiz tracking, enabling users to monitor progress and performance

● Ensured cross-browser compatibility, delivering a consistent UI/UX across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge ANT’s Truck Risk Factor Analysis Mar 2024 - May 2024

● Engineered an end-to-end ETL pipeline on the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) to process over 3 years of telematics data, including GPS geolocations, truck events, and behavior data for 100+ drivers. Utilized Apache Pig for data transformation and computation of driver-specific risk factors at scale, ensuring efficient handling of large, semi-structured datasets

● Integrated Apache Impala with Tableau and R for real-time query execution and visualization of high-volume event data, supporting strategic decisions such as targeted driver coaching and optimization of shipping routes.Incorporated modular scripts and workflow orchestration practices aligned with CI/CD principles, enabling reproducible, scalable data processing and faster iteration cycles HONORS & AWARDS

● Lars Magnus Ericsson Fellowship, merit scholarship for academic excellence 2024 - 2025

● Impact Award, for extraordinary performance and leadership mindset at Carelon 2022 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

● Teaching Assistant, MIS6363 Cloud Computing Fundamentals Jan 2024 - May 2024

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