I am a passionate and dedicated software engineer with extensive experience in building scalable web applications and tools that improve user experience and operational efficiency. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, I specialize in frontend and backend development using modern frameworks and technologies such as React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I enjoy collaborating in cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects within the software and fintech domains. My approach is user-centric, and I thrive on solving complex problems through coding and optimization. With solid experience in both academic research and professional technology consulting, I have successfully contributed to projects involving data visualization, machine learning, and cloud integrations. I continue to grow my skill set and aim to contribute to innovative software solutions that have a tangible impact on users and organizations. My friendly and proactive communication style makes me a strong team player and an eager learner in fast-paced agile environments.

Isha Kikani

I am a passionate and dedicated software engineer with extensive experience in building scalable web applications and tools that improve user experience and operational efficiency. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, I specialize in frontend and backend development using modern frameworks and technologies such as React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I enjoy collaborating in cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects within the software and fintech domains. My approach is user-centric, and I thrive on solving complex problems through coding and optimization. With solid experience in both academic research and professional technology consulting, I have successfully contributed to projects involving data visualization, machine learning, and cloud integrations. I continue to grow my skill set and aim to contribute to innovative software solutions that have a tangible impact on users and organizations. My friendly and proactive communication style makes me a strong team player and an eager learner in fast-paced agile environments.

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I am a passionate and dedicated software engineer with extensive experience in building scalable web applications and tools that improve user experience and operational efficiency. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, I specialize in frontend and backend development using modern frameworks and technologies such as React, Node.js, and TypeScript. I enjoy collaborating in cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects within the software and fintech domains. My approach is user-centric, and I thrive on solving complex problems through coding and optimization.

With solid experience in both academic research and professional technology consulting, I have successfully contributed to projects involving data visualization, machine learning, and cloud integrations. I continue to grow my skill set and aim to contribute to innovative software solutions that have a tangible impact on users and organizations. My friendly and proactive communication style makes me a strong team player and an eager learner in fast-paced agile environments.

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Work Experience

Technology Consultant at ASU Enterprise Technology
May 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Collaborated with a cross-functional team to develop classroom tech monitoring tools and build React components for a real-time dashboard displaying device health reducing incident resolution time by 30% across 150+ rooms and improving technician response time during classes. Wrote Python scripts for scheduled device checks using logs and APIs, integrating Slack notifications to alert staff of failures and reduce effort. Developed frontend features for a faculty portal using Material UI & TypeScript, simplifying issue reporting and increasing satisfaction by 20%. Integrated ServiceNow APIs to display ticket data on the dashboard, helping teams track and escalate classroom tech issues more efficiently. Set up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Vercel, ensuring fast, zero-downtime deployment of monitoring tools outside class hours.
Software Engineer at Pirimid Fintech
May 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Developed key modules for a digital lending platform used by NBFCs and banks to process over 5,000+ loan applications/month, reducing manual effort in underwriting. Built dynamic React components for the borrower onboarding flow and integrated Experian and CIBIL APIs for automated credit scoring, reducing user drop-off by 22% and loan approval time by 30% through improved UI/UX and real-time validation. Engineered backend APIs using Node.js and Express, managing applicant data, status tracking, and secure document upload via AWS S3. Created reusable form schemas and implemented business logic to support 6+ loan products, including personal and SME loans. Collaborated with a team of 5 in an Agile environment using Jira, contributing to 4 bi-weekly sprints and delivering 12+ features to production.
Research Intern at DAIICT Research Lab
May 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025
Designed optimized C++ algorithms for Quantum Cryptosystems and built interactive HTML/JavaScript visualizations, improving computational efficiency and user engagement by 25%, while applying mathematical optimization techniques to enhance scalability in collaboration with research teams.
Technology Consultant at ASU Enterprise Technology
May 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop classroom technology monitoring tools, including React components for a real-time dashboard that improved device health incident resolution by 30% across 150+ rooms. Automated device checks using Python scripts integrated with Slack notifications to reduce manual effort. Developed frontend features of a faculty portal with Material UI and TypeScript enhancing issue reporting and satisfaction by 20%. Integrated ServiceNow APIs to improve tracking and escalation of tech issues. Established CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Vercel for fast, zero-downtime deployment outside class hours.
Software Engineer at Pirimid Fintech
May 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Developed key modules for a digital lending platform utilized by NBFCs and banks processing 5,000+ loan applications monthly, significantly reducing manual underwriting effort. Built dynamic React components for borrower onboarding with integrated Experian and CIBIL APIs, improving loan approval time by 30% and reducing user drop-off by 22%. Engineered backend APIs in Node.js with Express, managed applicant data and document upload securely via AWS S3. Created reusable form schemas supporting multiple loan products and contributed to an Agile team delivering over a dozen features in bi-weekly sprints.
Research Intern at DAIICT Research Lab
May 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Designed optimized C++ algorithms for Quantum Cryptosystems and developed interactive HTML/JavaScript visualizations, enhancing computational efficiency and user engagement by 25%. Applied mathematical optimization techniques to improve scalability in collaboration with research teams.

Education

Bachelor of Technology at DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, India
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Masters of Science at Arizona State University
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Technology at DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, India
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

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Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services