Hi, I’m Nishant Saxena, a backend-focused software engineer who builds scalable APIs and cloud-native backend systems. I’m proficient in Python and Java, with strong experience in performance optimization, clean architecture, and production-ready delivery. I enjoy solving complex problems with microservices, REST APIs, and robust CI/CD pipelines, and I thrive in collaborative teams to ship reliable software.…

Nishant Saxena

Hi, I’m Nishant Saxena, a backend-focused software engineer who builds scalable APIs and cloud-native backend systems. I’m proficient in Python and Java, with strong experience in performance optimization, clean architecture, and production-ready delivery. I enjoy solving complex problems with microservices, REST APIs, and robust CI/CD pipelines, and I thrive in collaborative teams to ship reliable software.…

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Hi, I’m Nishant Saxena, a backend-focused software engineer who builds scalable APIs and cloud-native backend systems. I’m proficient in Python and Java, with strong experience in performance optimization, clean architecture, and production-ready delivery.

I enjoy solving complex problems with microservices, REST APIs, and robust CI/CD pipelines, and I thrive in collaborative teams to ship reliable software.

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Skills

Experience Level

Java
Expert
SQL
Expert
Python
Intermediate
Spring
Intermediate
AWS
Intermediate
PyTorch
Intermediate
MySQL
Intermediate
TensorFlow
Intermediate
Google Cloud
Intermediate
Docker
Beginner
SQLite
Beginner
MongoDB
Beginner
Jira
Beginner
Tableau
Beginner
Power BI
Beginner
React JS
Beginner
Azure
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Data Analyst Intern at Data Sparta
April 1, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Collaborated on AI-driven solutions by developing and deploying AI Agents using Google’s Agent Development Kit and Python. Built a multi-tool resume/job description matching agent that extracts structured information from PDF/Word resumes and job descriptions and generates JSON-based match summaries, improving screening efficiency and consistency in candidate-job matching.
Data Analyst Intern at DashboardWorx
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Used SQL, DAX, and BigQuery to integrate web and IQ data for analyzing user behavior and product usage. Designed dashboards and reports in Power BI and Tableau to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
Software Developer at Opalina Technologies
December 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Developed and maintained scalable RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring smooth backend operations across multiple client-facing applications. Conducted unit and integration testing, achieving zero-incident deployments. Led development on key projects including a Loan Management System, E-Stamping Platform, and a secure Account Management app for MUFG Bank.
Quality Analyst at FIS Global
February 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Generated and analyzed reports to review performance metrics, contributed to data-driven decision-making and improved operational efficiency. Conducted performance reviews and training focusing on customer service agent operational efficiency, optimizing software solutions through data insights.

Education

Master’s in Information Technology at University of New South Wales
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at California State University Long Beach
August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2018

Qualifications

Certified Data Analyst - The Data Analytics Institute Certificate
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet
    paper Hand Gesture Recognition

    Determined the most efficient and accurate model for Hand Gesture Recognition by exploring the capabilities of popular deep learning models: ResNet18, ResNet50, VGG19, and VGG16
    Contributed valuable insights into the selection of the most suitable deep learning model for efficient and accurate hand gesture recognition tasks.