Hello, World.

I'm Nikitha Sharlene.

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Portfolio

projects with a purpose.

Throughout my academic journey, I have been involved in a variety of projects that have allowed me to apply my knowledge and skills in practical, impactful ways. Explore my works below by click on each tab:

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Lean Design System
AI Nutrition ChatBot
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AI Find My Professor
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About

Let me introduce myself.

Hey there! I'm a passionate Computer Science master's student, currently diving deep into the world of coding and algorithms.My expertise ranges from programming and database management to algorithms and problem-solving, all honed through rigorous academic training and hands-on project experience.

Skills

With a robust foundation in computer science and a keen eye for detail, I have developed a diverse skill set that spans various areas of software development and technology. Below is an overview of the key skills I bring to the table:

  • 85%
    JAVA, C
  • 90%
    JAVASCRIPT, REACT
  • 90%
    LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS, API
  • 87%
    SQL & DATABASES
  • 85%
    DATA STRUCTURE ALGORITHMS
  • 95%
    FIREBASE BaaS
  • 90%
    INTIATIVE & LEADERSHIP
  • 87%
    PROBLEM SOLVING
  • 95%
    INNOVATION
  • 95%
    COMMUNICATION & MENTORSHIP
  • 90%
    ADAPTABILITY
  • 84%
    CRITICAL THINKING

A Walkthrough Of My Experience

Research Assistant

April 2024 - Present

Da Vinci Lab, Professor Jillian Aurisano

(Data Visualization at Univeristy of Cincinnati Lab)

πŸ“Œ AI-Powered Chatbot Development: Building an intelligent chatbot using LLMs and deep learning.

πŸ“Œ Integrating prompt engineering with graph and database querying to enhance analytical workflows and user engagement.

πŸ“Œ Engineering with OpenAI, React and Python, an interactive data exploration platform for meetings and domain-specific presentations.

Neighbourhood Operating Assitant

April 2024 - Present

University of Cincinnati, Housing

🧠 Optimized team scheduling using the WhenIWork platform, applying logical workflows to manage shift rotations and ensure operational coverage.

πŸ” Conducted monthly audits of key and equipment data, maintaining database accuracy and enforcing access control protocols.

Software Engineering Fellow

July 2024 - October 2024

HeadStarter, New York

πŸ”Ή Tech Stack Explored: Next.js, React, Firebase, Python, AI APIs, Pinecone, OpenAI GPT-4o, Stripe API, Groq Llama 3.1

πŸ”Ή Tools & Methodologies: Agile, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Hackathons, Pair Programming

πŸ“Œ Team Lead for AI Customer Agent: Led a 3-person team, integrating AI with a real-time chat system.

πŸ“Œ Full-Stack Developer on Flashcard SaaS: Implemented the frontend & Stripe API for payment processing.

πŸ“Œ AI Research & Model Optimization: Improved data retrieval efficiency in the RAG pipeline using embedding tuning.

Teacher's Assistant (Java, Data Structures)

August 2022 - August 2024

Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology

πŸ‘₯ Assisted professors with crafting of periodical assignments and evaluation, organizing academic workshops tailored to diverse student skill levels.

πŸ“Œ Conducted hands-on coding sessions and practical lab support, mentoring students through competitive coding platforms like HackerRank and guiding certification selections.

πŸ“Œ Assisted in research work for data collection, literature review, and implementation of MATLAB and Python data manipulation libraries & tools.

πŸ“Œ Published Paper: Virtual Study Space

Technical Leader

July 2021 - July 2022

Google Student Developer Club, India

πŸ“Œ Core Team Leadership: Collaborated with fellow leads to plan and execute campus-wide tech events, coding challenges, and hands-on workshops to foster a developer community.

πŸ“Œ Peer Learning & Mentorship: Facilitated peer-to-peer coding sessions and mentored students in web development, GitHub, and problem-solving through guided sessions and hackathons.

πŸ“Œ Project & Community Development: Contributed to open-source and GDSC projects that tackled real-world problems, while driving outreach to engage diverse student groups in tech initiatives.

Education

Masters in Science

August 2023 - Present

University of Cincinnati, USA | 4 GPA

Gained practical experience in cloud computing, algorithm design, data analysis, and machine learning, applying theoretical concepts to real-world problems.

Developed skills in building scalable systems, optimizing algorithms, and creating predictive models using modern tools and frameworks.

Bachelor of Technology

August 2019 - August 2023

Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, India | 3.95 GPA

Developed practical skills through hands-on projects involving Firebase and AWS, strengthening my ability to design and deploy scalable applications.

Collaborated with cross-functional coding teams to deliver impactful solutions, bridging academic learning with real-world software development and research initiatives.

Accomplishments

Certifications, Honors & Awards

Here are my awards and certificates that reflect my commitment to excellence and continuous learning. They include notable online courses and training programs that have enriched my knowledge and skills.

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Projects Completed

20

Certifications

1000

Cracked Codes

30

Crazy Ideas

1500

Coffee Cups

7200

Hours
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SQL Leetcode Badge
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HackerRank Java Gold Badge
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HackerRank Python Gold Badge
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HackerRank Problem Solving Silver Badge
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HackerRank C Silver Badge