I am a backend engineer with a solid foundation in full-stack development and cloud architecture. I specialize in integrating legacy systems with modern large language model architectures and building seamless API bridges that improve user experience and system compatibility. I am passionate about scalable system design and automation and strive to leverage my expertise to create impactful backend solutions. Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects including fine-tuning LLMs for customer-facing applications, building interactive web applications for educational outreach, and automating cloud deployments. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can apply best practices in software development lifecycle and embrace continuous learning to advance my technical skills and contribute effectively to innovative technology solutions.

Nilava Saha

I am a backend engineer with a solid foundation in full-stack development and cloud architecture. I specialize in integrating legacy systems with modern large language model architectures and building seamless API bridges that improve user experience and system compatibility. I am passionate about scalable system design and automation and strive to leverage my expertise to create impactful backend solutions. Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects including fine-tuning LLMs for customer-facing applications, building interactive web applications for educational outreach, and automating cloud deployments. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can apply best practices in software development lifecycle and embrace continuous learning to advance my technical skills and contribute effectively to innovative technology solutions.

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I am a backend engineer with a solid foundation in full-stack development and cloud architecture. I specialize in integrating legacy systems with modern large language model architectures and building seamless API bridges that improve user experience and system compatibility. I am passionate about scalable system design and automation and strive to leverage my expertise to create impactful backend solutions.

Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects including fine-tuning LLMs for customer-facing applications, building interactive web applications for educational outreach, and automating cloud deployments. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can apply best practices in software development lifecycle and embrace continuous learning to advance my technical skills and contribute effectively to innovative technology solutions.

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Language

Amharic
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Javanese
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Bashkir
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Afar
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Work Experience

Contract Dev at DataAnnotation
August 1, 2025 - Present
Integrated legacy systems with modern Large Language Model architecture, creating seamless API bridges that enhanced user experience while maintaining backward compatibility. Implemented LoRA fine-tuning to customize LLM responses for customer service scenarios, improving accuracy in handling FAQs, complaint resolution, and product support inquiries.
Full-Stack Dev/Teacher at UTeach Outreach, College of Natural Sciences
April 1, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Built custom interactive mapping tools and web applications serving over 40 students per semester with high uptime. Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions following SDLC best practices. Maintained and enhanced the official website including feature implementation and content updates to improve user experience and accessibility. Managed legacy codebase including refactoring, code reviews, and technical debt reduction while ensuring system reliability and coding standards compliance.
Front-End Associate at Walmart Supercenter
September 1, 2023 - August 25, 2025
Supervised and coordinated a team of 8–12 associates to improve team efficiency and customer satisfaction, providing effective training, task delegation, and morale-building initiatives.

Education

B.S. Computer Science at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Software & Internet

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