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Diksha Ajaykumar Nigam

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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.

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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.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

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

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Work experience· 6 roles

Software Engineer · Teacher’s Insurance and Annuity Association of AmericaJul 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

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 Test Engineer · TIAA Global CapabilitiesJul 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

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 Developer · The Sparks FoundationJul 2021 – Aug 2021 · 2 mos

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.

Software Development Intern · The Sparks FoundationJul 2021 – Aug 2021 · 2 mos
Open-Source Contributor · Let's Grow MoreMay 2021 – Jun 2021 · 2 mos
AI & Full Stack Software Intern · AariyaTech UKNov 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence · University of Manchester2024 – 2025
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) · University of Mumbai2018 – 2022
MSc Artificial Intelligence (Distinction) · University of Manchester2024 – 2025
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering (First-Class 1:1, CGPA 9.37) · University of Mumbai2018 – 2022

Certifications and awards· 11

Agentic AI for Developers: Concepts and Application for Enterprises2025 – 2026
Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner - Scaled Agile2024 – 2026
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers2024 – 2026
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking2020 – 2026

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