Hi, I’m Dilna Pushpa Nivas, an AI/ML Engineer with 9+ years in enterprise software development and applied AI, including building and deploying LLM-powered NLP and multimodal applications.\n\nI’m proficient in Python, FastAPI, Streamlit, SQL, and AWS, with a solid backend foundation in Java/Spring Boot for production-ready AI system integration. I’ve led NLP pipelines, speech-enabled assistants, and classification models, and I’m AWS certified. I’m currently pursuing the University of Texas Postgraduate Program in AI/ML to stay at the cutting edge.

Dilna Pushpa Nivas

Hi, I’m Dilna Pushpa Nivas, an AI/ML Engineer with 9+ years in enterprise software development and applied AI, including building and deploying LLM-powered NLP and multimodal applications.\n\nI’m proficient in Python, FastAPI, Streamlit, SQL, and AWS, with a solid backend foundation in Java/Spring Boot for production-ready AI system integration. I’ve led NLP pipelines, speech-enabled assistants, and classification models, and I’m AWS certified. I’m currently pursuing the University of Texas Postgraduate Program in AI/ML to stay at the cutting edge.

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Hi, I’m Dilna Pushpa Nivas, an AI/ML Engineer with 9+ years in enterprise software development and applied AI, including building and deploying LLM-powered NLP and multimodal applications.\n\nI’m proficient in Python, FastAPI, Streamlit, SQL, and AWS, with a solid backend foundation in Java/Spring Boot for production-ready AI system integration. I’ve led NLP pipelines, speech-enabled assistants, and classification models, and I’m AWS certified. I’m currently pursuing the University of Texas Postgraduate Program in AI/ML to stay at the cutting edge.

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Language

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Work Experience

AI Consultant at Pattern AI Labs
March 1, 2025 - Present
Built multimodal AI applications integrating voice and text for e-commerce workflows. Designed PostgreSQL database schemas with JSONB for flexible data storage, implemented schema migrations to ensure versioned deployments, and developed structured prompt engineering with JSON schemas, including item extraction, clarification handling, and recommendations. Implemented audit trails with timestamped prompt history, configured Amazon S3 for data storage with versioning and lifecycle policies, and built RESTful APIs with FastAPI/Flask for data exchange. Created Streamlit dashboards for real-time visualization and analytics. Deployed applications on AWS/Heroku/Azure using Docker; established CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and related tools.
AI Consultant at AI Voyage Partner
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Contributed to AI startup strategy, research, and early product design for customer engagement tools. Worked on AI product concepts, user research, and early UX design; helped shape product roadmap and integrated modular pipeline architecture for voice/text workflows.
Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services
June 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Developed backend microservices and APIs for enterprise insurance systems; worked with AWS-hosted solutions and Guidewire platforms; implemented Java/J2EE backend microservices using Spring Boot and Hibernate; worked with SQL, Oracle, DB2; contributed across SDLC phases, adhered to Agile/SCRUM, and collaborated with cross-functional teams in regulated domains.
Software Dev Analyst at NTT Data Services
May 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Delivered Java-based enterprise applications; built migration tools to minimize downtime during server upgrades; developed web applications using Core Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSP, and REST/SOAP APIs; worked on WebSphere and Tomcat servers; applied SQL concepts including stored procedures; participated in Agile development with JIRA and Git; provided production support and quick fixes.
AI Consultant at Pattern AI Labs
March 1, 2025 - Present
Built multimodal AI applications integrating voice and text for e-commerce workflows. Designed PostgreSQL database schemas with advanced data types including JSONB for flexible document storage and complex data structures. Created database migration scripts to ensure version-controlled deployments and schema consistency across environments. Implemented structured prompt engineering with consistent JSON schemas including item extraction, clarification handling, and recommendation generation. Implemented audit trails with automatic timestamp tracking for prompt history and system monitoring. Configured Amazon S3 for storing and retrieving data with versioning and lifecycle policies. Created and managed RDS instances for relational database hosting. Built simple serverless workflows using AWS Lambda. Established standardized development patterns using Visual Studio Code IDE with Git version control and collaborative development workflows. Built RESTful APIs with FastAPI/Flask frameworks f
AI Consultant at AI Voyage Partner
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Contributed to AI startup strategy, research, and early product design for customer engagement tools. Participated in market research, tech stack exploration, and early-proof concepts to shape product direction and feasibility.
Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services
June 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Developed backend microservices and APIs for enterprise insurance systems. Worked with AWS-hosted solutions and Guidewire platforms in regulated environments. Developed and optimized Java/J2EE backend microservices using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs. Hands-on experience with SQL, Oracle, DB2, and unit testing to ensure application quality. Participated in SDLC phases: requirements, design, development, testing, and maintenance. Worked in Agile/SCRUM using JIRA for project and defect tracking. Utilized GIT/SVN for version control and Swagger for API documentation. Domain experience in insurance, banking, and telecom; configured new LOBs, coverages, and exclusions. Strong problem-solving, client communication, and collaboration skills.
Software Dev Analyst at NTT Data Services
May 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Delivered Java-based enterprise applications for financial services. Built migration tools reducing downtime risk during server upgrades. Developed web applications using Core Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSP, and REST/SOAP APIs. Worked on WebSphere and Tomcat servers; hands-on with SQL, stored procedures, and RDBMS concepts. Applied OOP concepts including multi-threading, collections, and exception handling. Participated in Agile/SCRUM development using JIRA, GIT, and SVN for version control. Provided production support, quick fixes, and coordinated with teams to resolve end-user issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and collaboratively. Domain experience in insurance, banking, and telecom.

Education

Postgraduate Program in AI/ML at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
B.E. Information Science & Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University
January 1, 2011 - September 9, 2025
Postgraduate Program in AI/ML at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
B.E. Information Science & Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Databricks Fundamentals
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Generative AI Fundamentals
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2027
AI Fundamentals for Data Professionals
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Big Data in the Age of AI
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
GPT-4 Foundations: Building AI-Powered Apps
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Python Foundations
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Python
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
SQL
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
PolicyCenter 10.0 Configuration
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
ClaimCenter 10.0 Configuration
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
InsuranceSuite 10.0 Integration
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Databricks Fundamentals
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2027
AI Fundamentals for Data Professionals
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Big Data in the Age of AI
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
GPT-4 Foundations: Building AI-Powered Apps
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Python Foundations
August 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Python (HackerRank, 5-Star)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Specialist Certification – PolicyCenter 10.0 Configuration
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Specialist Certification – ClaimCenter 10.0 Configuration
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Specialist Certification – InsuranceSuite 10.0 Integration
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics