Results-driven software engineer and M.S. computer science candidate at Illinois Institute of Technology (GPA: 3.8) with hands-on experience building AI-powered, scalable full-stack, and distributed systems across fintech, telecom, and e-commerce domains. Currently an agentic software engineer co-op at Nokia, where I design AI-augmented test automation frameworks to improve validation across complex systems. I have architected backend services using Node.js and Python, integrated LLM-driven intelligence and RAG pipelines, deployed containerized applications with CI/CD automation, and achieved 90%+ test coverage in production-grade systems. With a strong foundation in machine learning, system design, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), I am passionate about building intelligent, reliable, and high-impact software solutions that align technical innovation with real-world business needs.

Nishant Khandhar

Results-driven software engineer and M.S. computer science candidate at Illinois Institute of Technology (GPA: 3.8) with hands-on experience building AI-powered, scalable full-stack, and distributed systems across fintech, telecom, and e-commerce domains. Currently an agentic software engineer co-op at Nokia, where I design AI-augmented test automation frameworks to improve validation across complex systems. I have architected backend services using Node.js and Python, integrated LLM-driven intelligence and RAG pipelines, deployed containerized applications with CI/CD automation, and achieved 90%+ test coverage in production-grade systems. With a strong foundation in machine learning, system design, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), I am passionate about building intelligent, reliable, and high-impact software solutions that align technical innovation with real-world business needs.

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Results-driven software engineer and M.S. computer science candidate at Illinois Institute of Technology (GPA: 3.8) with hands-on experience building AI-powered, scalable full-stack, and distributed systems across fintech, telecom, and e-commerce domains. Currently an agentic software engineer co-op at Nokia, where I design AI-augmented test automation frameworks to improve validation across complex systems. I have architected backend services using Node.js and Python, integrated LLM-driven intelligence and RAG pipelines, deployed containerized applications with CI/CD automation, and achieved 90%+ test coverage in production-grade systems. With a strong foundation in machine learning, system design, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), I am passionate about building intelligent, reliable, and high-impact software solutions that align technical innovation with real-world business needs.

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Work Experience

Agentic Software Engineer Co-Op at Nokia
January 1, 2026 - Present
Designed and automated comprehensive test plans using Python to accelerate software validation and isolate complex system failures. Applied AI-driven techniques to expand test coverage and optimize software feature evaluation workflows.
Software Engineer Intern at Onebit Inc.
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Optimized transaction categorization and reporting accuracy by architecting intelligent filters, real-time category search, using Node.js and Prisma, while integrating an AI-powered categorization that uses contextual cues and embeddings for automated labeling. Architected an AI-driven recommendation module delivering personalized financial summaries, insights, and actionable suggestions to enhance user and business financial decision-making. Strengthened platform reliability through automated Cypress tests, transaction deduplication via SHA-256 hashing, and cross-account transfer matching, improving data integrity and user experience across the platform.
Software Developer Intern - Full Stack Developer at Find Me LLC
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Built and maintained the backend for secure user portfolios with 6+ personalized pages using Node.js and Express.js. Implemented JWT-based authentication and Joi validation to improve data integrity. Delivered scalable RESTful APIs and wrote extensive unit tests with Jest achieving 90%+ code coverage. Translated Figma designs into pixel-perfect frontend using React and added Zod validations and session storage to improve user continuity. Prototyped a real-time visitor-tracking microservice using Azure Functions and Cosmos DB.
Software Developer Intern - Android Developer at Visanka Technologies
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Engineered an Android (Java) job portal application that streamlined job discovery for candidates while enabling employers to efficiently manage applications and hiring workflows. Introduced core features like Applications, Management, and User Authentication, resulting in a 40% improvement in user engagement.
Android Developer Lead at Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) Pune
June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Led a team of 50 students in creating innovative mobile applications. Organized and conducted seminars on Android development.

Education

Master of Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Master of Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare