Summary

Isha Anil Nalawade

I'm a full-stack developer with a deep enthusiasm for problem-solving. I am fueled by the exhilaration of crafting novel solutions and applying my skills to tackle real-world challenges. I have some experience of working with C++, Java, Spring Boot and Kafka. Beyond my technical proficiency, I bring valuable leadership skills, effective communication, and a strong teamwork ethic to every project.

  • Amherst, MA 01375
  • +1 (413)829-8855
  • inalawade@umass.edu

Professional Experience

Software Engineering Intern

June 2024 - December 2024

Granite Telecommunications, USA

  • Engineered an internal tool leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for document indexing and re-ranking using ColBERT, integrating a Large Language Model (LLM) to assist employees with complex inquiries.
  • Configured AWS resources by employing Terraform, including ECS, S3, RDS, and WAF for web application security, and ACM for managing SSL certificates, ensuring a scalable and secure infrastructure.
  • Delivered a set of scalable APIs and frontend features by adopting technologies like Flask, Postgres, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS enhancing performance and interface responsiveness.
  • Containerized the application with Docker and optimized CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployment and consistent development environments.
  • Achieved a 30% reduction in task latency and increased overall productivity by implementing function calls to automate user workflows, such as router speed tests, network configuration updates, and IP address modifications.

Software Development Intern

June 2022 - August 2022

JP Morgan Chase, India

  • Devised and implemented a foundational Kafka architecture utilizing Gaia Kafka, including the setup of Kafka brokers, producers, and consumers to facilitate real-time data processing.
  • Designed the logic for Retry and Replay mechanisms, significantly improving fault tolerance by reducing message failure rates by 70% and programmed the same using Java Spring Boot.
  • Integrated Schema Registry to define the schema of messages sent over Kafka and set up serializers and deserializers to convert the messages into bytes and vice versa.
  • Utilized an Oracle database to store the failed messages, ensuring data integrity.

Web Development Intern

June 2021 – July 2021

Iremify, India

  • Employed Agile methodology to craft a dynamic front-end experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript, resulting in a user-friendly interface with improved user engagement.
  • Managed the MySQL database in conjunction with Python Django backend to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval, resulting in a significant 60% enhancement in overall performance.
  • Developed and integrated RESTful APIs to enhance website functionality and enable efficient data communication between server and client components.

Education

Master of Computer Science

2023 - Present

University of Massachussets, Amherst, MA

Courses: Theory and Practice of Software Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology

2019 - 2023

Univeristy of Mumbai, India

CGPA:
9.72

Highlights:
  • General Secretary, Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (2021-2022)
  • Winners @VCET Hackathon, 2022