Nikita Shah

Experience

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  Tech Mahindra

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2022

  Software Engineer

  Project: Secure Data Exchange and Distribution System (SDEDS)Client: British Telecom (BT Group)Role: Developer & Designer• Designed, developed (C++, Bash Scripting, Linux), tested, rolled out and managed 300+ BT Group file transfer requirements via the SDEDS (Secure Data Exchange and Distribution System) Gateway.• Estimated and performed feasibility analysis along with forecasting risks; calculating the required efforts and cost; planning the delivery of the scheduled major and minor bi-weekly releases.• Performed non-functional testing to determine the load capacities along with the performance of the new Enterprise Cloud servers.• Engineered the old scripts as part of the migration activity from the old legacy servers to the new Enterprise Cloud servers.• Provided solution scripts to handle the various XFB DIAG and STATUS codes; to overcome the authentication and zero-byte file issue for curl HTTPFS data transfers as part of service improvement.• Designed and implemented the audit and centralised logging for all the 60 SDEDS Linux servers.• Automated the development and unit testing for the SDEDS file transfer gateway requirements using Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Shell Scripting to reduce human error and speedup the overall SDLC process. Eliminated 80% of manual work.• Implemented and maintained the CI/CD pipelines for code deployment in development, test and production servers using Jenkins and GitHub.• Managed the code check-ins to the SDEDS GitHub repository for the development, test and production environments.• Wrote shell scripts to generate the dashboard reports on email of the different file transfer requirements which were used by the clients for verification purposes.• Involved in the upgrade activities for XFB protocol, LFTP client and TLS version.• Analysed and derived insights from server log data using Splunk.• Developed scripts to upload data files to AWS S3 and GCP buckets as part of ETL and ELT processes. Show less

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  Amazon

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  Application Engineer 3

  Project: Worldwide Retail Automation Platform (WRAP)Client: Amazon Retail Business Services (RBS)Role: DeveloperDuration: February 2023 - April 2024• Automated Reporting Systems Development: Designed and implemented automated reporting systems for Order Confirmation Rate, Lost Buy Box, Overstock Analysis, and Delivery to Fulfilment Center. Developed ETL processes to ensure data accuracy and collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales, pricing, inventory, supply chain, and logistics, to define metrics and reporting requirements.• Cradle Integration SIL Development: Engineered the backend for the "Cradle Service" drag-and-drop component in the Visual Workflow Builder Tool. Integrated the Cradle API for executing SQL batch profiles with dynamic variable replacement and automated file detection in S3 buckets, triggering workflow actions to ensure seamless execution.• Automation Tool Testing & Evaluation: Evaluated the Visual Workflow Builder tool’s capabilities for no-code automation by building and testing sample workflows. Assessed the UNO Self-Service Reporting tool by onboarding use cases, improving functionality, enhancing real-time insights, and increasing operational efficiency.• On-Call Support & Operational Excellence: Provided on-call support for WRAP services, ensuring rapid issue resolution and minimal downtime. Streamlined the process by devising resolution, handover, and rotation procedures, launching a comprehensive on-call guide to improve team readiness.Project: Unified Orchestrator Platform (UNO)Client: Amazon Retail Business Services (RBS)Role: DeveloperDuration: August 2022 - January 2023• UNO Platform Reliability Enhancements: Established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for UNO services, collaborating with stakeholders to define performance metrics. Conducted peak readiness audits to identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimising performance during peak usage. Show less

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  OpenBootcamp

  Jul 2024 - now

  • Developed a solid grounding in essential web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on constructing responsive, structured, and visually compelling static webpages.• Through practical projects, gained proficiency in creating user-friendly interfaces, enhancing design with CSS, and adding interactivity using JavaScript. • Deepened my understanding of distributed version control systems, particularly Git, for efficient code management.• Mastered key Git operations like branching, merging, and conflict resolution to maintain a clean, organised workflow.• Leveraged GitHub as a platform to upload, share, and collaborate on projects with other developers, effectively tracking code revisions, managing contributions in a team setting, and ensuring seamless version control for ongoing development efforts. Show less

  • Web Developer Fellowship

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Web Development Fundamentals

    Jul 2024 - Oct 2024
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  Self-employed

  Oct 2024 - now

  Blogger / Content Writer

  I enjoy expressing my thoughts through blog writing. Blogging allows me to share knowledge, inspire others, and continually improve my writing and analytical skills.• At present, authoring articles on Medium covering my learning journey, insights, projects and assignments at OpenBootcamp.• Improved writing, research and communication skills by crafting engaging and informative content.• Managed all aspects of content creation, including topic research, drafting, editing, and publishing. Show less