About
Hi, I'm Nidhi Zare, a Teaching Associate pursuing an MS in Computer Science from San Jose State University (SJSU). I'm passionate about software development, problem-solving, and learning new technologies. My current research interests are in Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI, and I have acquired skills in Python, Java, R, JavaScript, Go, TypeScript, AngularJS, ReactJS, Node.js, Keras, TensorFlow, AWS, and more. I have diverse and impactful work experiences in the tech industry. I worked as an AIML - Software Engineer Intern at Apple, collaborating with the Siri team to develop and test innovative features and functionalities. I also worked as a Software Developer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), contributing to the Business Process Automation team using Oracle Jet, Angular.js, and Oracle Cloud technologies. I graduated from BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus in 2021 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science.
I am passionate about software development. I like taking up challenges and problem-solving. I like exploring and learning about new technologies. My
Skill set includes:
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, R, Javascript, Go, Typescript, C++
- Web Technologies: Node.js, AngularJS, ReactJS, Spring Boot, Spring MVC
- Frameworks: Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Keras, Tensorflow
- AWS Cloud Services: DynamoDB, S3, SES, SNS, SQS, Lambda, EC2
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, Git, Maven
Skills
Programming Languages
Java
Python
C++
JS
R
TS
GO
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SQL
Web Technologies
AngularJS
ReactJS
Node.js
Spring Boot
Frameworks
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Hadoop
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Spark
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Kafka
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Keras
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Tensorflow
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Sklearn
Cloud
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
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Oracle Cloud
Databases
MySQL
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MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Tools
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
Resume
Education
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Aug 2022 - May 2024
San Jose State University (SJSU)
San Jose, CA
Relevant Coursework: Distributed Systems, Artificial Intelligence (TA), Database System Principles.
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Science
Aug 2017 - July 2021
BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus
Goa, India
Relevant Coursework: Machine Learning, Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Operating Systems, Principles of Programming Languages (TA), Database Systems, Compiler Construction (TA).
Experience
Software Developer
July 2021 - April 2022
Oracle
Bangalore, India
- Collaborated with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) organisation as a part of Business Process Automation team.
- Built products for business process monitoring and automating processes to ensure smooth and reliable business workflow increasing the business efficiency by more than 50% with Oracle Cloud, Angular.js and Oracle Jet.
- Contributed to development of cookbook for onboarding businesses to OCI process automation.
Other Experience
Teaching Associate
Aug 2023 - Present
San Jose State University (SJSU)
San Jose, CA
- Designed comprehensive curricula, leading engaging lectures, and managing student evaluations for Object-Oriented Design and Database Management System courses.
- Fostering a dynamic learning atmosphere, integrating real-world examples and technology tools to enhance understanding and application of complex concepts.
Internships
Software Engineer Intern
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Apple
Seattle, WA
- Enhanced responsiveness of Siri for women’s soccer world cup event.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of sports updates in Siri.
Software Development Engineer Intern
Feb 2021 - July 2021
Amazon
Bangalore, India
- Designed and created an extensible notification framework for Everyday Peak In Charge (EPIC) product using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Node.js aiming to reduce effort spent by software development engineers in preparation of peak (high traffic events such as Prime Day and Black Friday) by about 90%.
- Automated communications and reminders across teams during peak, thus reducing hassle, misses, and effort in communicating scaling requirements through easily integrable communication system for emails, slack and ticketing.
- Improved customer experience by sending notifications using user-friendly templates and presenting information in an easy-to-understand manner.
Server Technology Project Intern
May 2020-June 2020
Oracle
Bangalore, India
- Developed a Java migration insights tool to decrease migration effort to newer Java versions by providing information about added, updated, and deleted system properties and JVM options, deprecated APIs, and recommendations as a part of Java Platform Group.
- Secured first position in hackathon in a team of three, conducted for interns. Devised a COVID Health Management System web app leveraging NodeJs, ReactJs and Oracle Database having hospital recommendations, online appointments, uploading of reports by hospitals, connecting to NGOs for volunteering and help all under one umbrella
Summer Project Intern
May 2019-July 2019
Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics
Gandhinagar, India
- Created Content Management System(CMS) for dynamic retrieval of geospatial data from database and display maps using Java, GeoServer, Tomcat Apache, OpenLayers, PostgreSQL and Java Server Pages.
- Provided flexibility to add and delete departments and sub-departments and manage data for districts or states in admin mode.in admin mode.
Volunteering
Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC)
GHC'2020, GHC'2021, GHC'2022
Hopper and Mentor
- Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) flagship event of AnitaB.org is one of the world’s largest gathering of women technologists.
- Selected as a volunteer as part of Hopper’s program with responsibilities including managing crowd, arranging resources and ensuring smooth running of conference at GHC 2022 to be held at Orlando, Florida.
- Open Source Day(OSD) mentor at virtual Grace Hopper Celebration(2020,2021).As a mentor, I helped review project documentation, setup, dedicated issues, spread the word regarding OSD, help answering questions of participants, help participants find issues and find a solution to the selected issue, submit a merge request and when committed close the issue.
CTE Instructor
Python and R
Aug 2019-Oct 2020
- Python instructor for CTE (Center for Technical Education), BITS Goa for over 100 B.E. students from August 2019 to December 2019.
- Instructor for python and R for M.E. Biotechnology students.
Teaching Assistant
BITS Pilani, Goa Campus
- Microprocessors and Interfacing
- Principles of Programming Language
- Compiler Construction
QSTP Mentor
Data Analysis in R
May 2019-June 2019, May 2020-July 2020
- Mentored over 80 students virtually as part of QSTP (Quark Summer Technical Pragramme), BITS Goa for data analysis in R where I taught basics of R, data cleaning, data visualization, analysis, R shiny etc.
Core Member
Sep 2018-Feb 2020
- Organised crowd engagement games including brainstorming ideas, poster designing, and other logistics during technical and cultural festivals on campus at BITS Goa.
Media Head, Core Member
ERC, BITS Goa
Feb 2018-Feb 2020
- Led coding division and publicity of various robotics projects as a core member and media head for Electronics and Robotics Club at BITS Goa.
Conferences
Grace Hopper Celebration
GHC'23
Orlando, FL
Rewriting the Code (RTC)
Community
Career Summit
Certifications and Awards
Contact
Location:
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA