I'm a software engineer with a passion for building robust full-stack systems, automation tools, and scalable applications in financial and AI-driven environments. I enjoy turning ambiguous requirements into precise technical solutions and delivering high-quality code. I recently completed an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Manchester and am eligible to work in the UK on a Graduate Visa, available to start immediately.

Diksha Ajaykumar Nigam

I'm a software engineer with a passion for building robust full-stack systems, automation tools, and scalable applications in financial and AI-driven environments. I enjoy turning ambiguous requirements into precise technical solutions and delivering high-quality code. I recently completed an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Manchester and am eligible to work in the UK on a Graduate Visa, available to start immediately.

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I’m a software engineer with a passion for building robust full-stack systems, automation tools, and scalable applications in financial and AI-driven environments. I enjoy turning ambiguous requirements into precise technical solutions and delivering high-quality code. I recently completed an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Manchester and am eligible to work in the UK on a Graduate Visa, available to start immediately.

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Language

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Work Experience

AI & Full Stack Software Intern at AariyaTech UK
November 1, 2015 - Present
Contributing to AI-powered web applications using React and Node.js. Developing and integrating intelligent features using Python, JavaScript, and modern AI APIs. Building end-to-end components including backend APIs, frontend interfaces, and data workflows. Exploring AI-driven automation and improving internal tools through iterative development.
Software Test Engineer at TIAA Global Capabilities
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Automated testing pipelines in TypeScript and Python, reducing manual regression time by 40%. Refactored backend components written in Java, improving system efficiency by 25% and reducing load failures. Collaborated with analysts and developers to translate business needs into technical solutions and API integrations. Created test documentation, debugging workflows, and analytics dashboards that improved fault resolution by 30%.
Software Development Intern at The Sparks Foundation
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Built a MERN-stack banking application integrating APIs and secure database transactions. Designed RESTful APIs and database schemas reducing query latency by 35% and improving scalability.
Open-Source Contributor at Let's Grow More
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Implemented CI hooks using Husky to enforce linting (ESLint) and Conventional Commits via commitlint, standardizing commit linting and improving team workflow efficiency across the Dictu-Playground Project. Also contributed interactive data visualization features with vanilla JavaScript and Chart.js, enhancing project interactivity.
Software Engineer at Teacher’s Insurance and Annuity Association of America
July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Engineered automated testing pipelines using Python and TypeScript, reducing manual regression testing effort by 40% across financial web applications. Implemented comprehensive API test suites for over 15 backend services, significantly improving release reliability and decreasing production issues by 20%. Built debugging and analytics dashboards, reducing issue resolution time by 30% through improved observability and performance monitoring.
Software Developer at The Sparks Foundation
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Created a MERN-stack banking application integrating APIs and secure database transactions. Designed RESTful APIs and database schemas reducing query latency by 35% and improving scalability.

Education

Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence at University of Manchester
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) at University of Mumbai
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
MSc Artificial Intelligence (Distinction) at University of Manchester
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering (First-Class 1:1, CGPA 9.37) at University of Mumbai
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Agentic AI for Developers: Concepts and Application for Enterprises
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner - Scaled Agile
February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2026
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers
May 1, 2024 - January 31, 2026
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
July 1, 2020 - January 31, 2026
Web Development Bootcamp (by Angela Yu)
July 1, 2020 - January 31, 2026
Building Database Applications using Structured Query Language (SQL)
July 1, 2020 - January 31, 2026
The Complete Node.js Developer Course
March 1, 2026 - May 7, 2026
Agentic AI for Developers: Concepts and Application for Enterprises
November 1, 2025 - May 7, 2026
Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner - Scaled Agile
February 1, 2024 - May 7, 2026
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers - DeepLearning.AI
May 1, 2024 - May 7, 2026
Building Database Applications using Structured Query Language (SQL) - University of Michigan
July 1, 2020 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services