Ishita Dave - Resume

Software Developer with 3+ years of experience building scalable, secure, cloud-native systems using AWS, Python, and JavaScript. Proven success in full-stack development, serverless architectures, and distributed systems. Passionate about applying AI/ML to real-world problems, driving innovation with a bias for action. Strong collaborator and problem-solver who earns trust, delivers results, and continuously learns.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java (Spring Boot), C++, TypeScript

● Web Development: ReactJS, Node.js, Express.js, Flask, Bootstrap, jQuery, RESTful APIs, JWT Authentication, Auth0, ADFS

● Cloud & Databases: AWS (EC2, S3, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, CloudFormation), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Cassandra

● AI/ML Frameworks: Prompt Engineering, RAG, LLM, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, OpenCV

● Dev Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Shell Scripting, Postman, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Cypress

● Methodologies: Agile/SCRUM, CI/CD Pipelines, OOP/OOD, Design Patterns

WORK EXPERIENCE

Software Developer | Questant Inc. June 2023 - Present

Spearheaded development of 3+ full-stack platforms for Michigan Sugar, building scalable APIs, database architectures, and developed platforms using ReactJS, PostgreSQL, and AWS EC2 cloud services
Designed and implemented complex internal workflows with multi-level approvals and role-based access controls, improving operational efficiency by 25% and enhancing data security
Optimized relational database schemas and backend API performance, achieving a 30% improvement in query response times and faster dashboard analytics
Led cloud infrastructure deployments on AWS EC2 with SSL encryption, ensuring 99.99% uptime and enhancing system security
Developed modular backend services and implemented automated milestone tracking workflows for client BlackRock, reducing manual intervention across project management by 40%
Cultivated reusable backend modules and enforced code reviews, improving maintainability and reducing bugs by 15%
Applied agile methodologies, including sprint planning and cross-functional demos, to align deliverables with evolving business needs

Software Development Intern | Incyree June 2022 - December 2022

Developed backend APIs and database structures for a caregiver support platform, with ReactJS, Flask, SQL, and RESTful principles, enabling 500+ users to access vital resources securely and efficiently
Engineered and optimized stored procedures and backend interactions, cutting API query latency by 25% and improving overall application
Collaborated within an Agile Scrum team to deliver 50+ unit tests and debugging routines for backend services, ensuring high code quality and system stability
Enhanced backend data handling pipelines and API endpoint optimizations, reducing response times by 20% and elevating user experience for resource access

Privacy Preserving Data Mining Research Intern | Blue Eye Soft Corp August 2020 - January 2021

Built secure Python-based backend modules and optimized API communication for a COVID-19 contact tracing application, improving data transmission efficiency by 30% while ensuring compliance with privacy standards
Implemented privacy-preserving machine learning frameworks in Python, reducing centralized data exposure risks by 70%

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science | New Jersey Institute of Technology | September 2021 - May 2023

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering | University of Mumbai | August 2017 - June 2021

PROJECTS

AI-Powered Skincare Analyzer and Recommendation System

Devised an AI-powered face scanning web app with OpenCV and computer vision models, achieving 85% detection accuracy in identifying 5+ major skin issues and recommending 100+ curated products via affiliate marketing links
Crafted a responsive web interface with Python and Flask, reducing image upload-to-prediction time to under 5 seconds

Smart Task Manager Web app

Created a full-stack task manager using Java and ReactJS, incorporating real-time task synchronization, robust JWT-based authentication
Used modular REST APIs with scalable architecture, enabling multi-tier user roles (Admin, Manager, User) and future feature extensibility
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Cypress, ensuring fast, reliable deployments and test automation

Fake Tweet Detection using Machine Learning Algorithm

Constructed a machine learning model using real-time Twitter API data, achieving over 94% tweet classification accuracy
Programmed web app with JavaScript and REST APIs, boosting load speed by 40% and streamlining tweet verification via link uploads

ASSISTANTSHIPS

Graduate Teaching Assistant | New Jersey Institute of Technology January 2023 - May 2023

Formulated automated grading code submissions utilizing Python for Operating Systems course, processed 60+ assignments weekly, and reduced grading time by 8 hours per week and allowing faster feedback