I'm Diksha, an MSc Artificial Intelligence student with two years of software engineering experience, focused on building AI-powered applications. I enjoy turning ideas into practical solutions using Python and JavaScript, and I actively contribute to open-source projects to push the boundaries of what’s possible with data and code. I thrive in Agile, collaborative environments and am passionate about advancing next-generation technologies. My studies at the University of Manchester cover areas like text mining, computer vision, and health informatics, while my industry experience spans AI-driven web apps and scalable back-end services.

Diksha Ajaykumar Nigam

I'm Diksha, an MSc Artificial Intelligence student with two years of software engineering experience, focused on building AI-powered applications. I enjoy turning ideas into practical solutions using Python and JavaScript, and I actively contribute to open-source projects to push the boundaries of what’s possible with data and code. I thrive in Agile, collaborative environments and am passionate about advancing next-generation technologies. My studies at the University of Manchester cover areas like text mining, computer vision, and health informatics, while my industry experience spans AI-driven web apps and scalable back-end services.

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I’m Diksha, an MSc Artificial Intelligence student with two years of software engineering experience, focused on building AI-powered applications. I enjoy turning ideas into practical solutions using Python and JavaScript, and I actively contribute to open-source projects to push the boundaries of what’s possible with data and code.

I thrive in Agile, collaborative environments and am passionate about advancing next-generation technologies. My studies at the University of Manchester cover areas like text mining, computer vision, and health informatics, while my industry experience spans AI-driven web apps and scalable back-end services.

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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.

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

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

Industry Experience

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