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Nikhil Z

@nikhilz

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I am a computer scientist specializing in systems, ML, and high-performance engineering.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek engineering roles combining systems and ML challenges at companies valuing scalable, high-performance solutions, research-driven impact, and collaborative teams.

I am a B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering graduate from a top Indian institute with hands-on experience in systems, transformer research, and fintech engineering. I have delivered production-grade solutions—STP engines, in-memory databases, and trading simulators—and contributed research on attention-based foundation models with measurable performance gains.

I combine competitive programming expertise and leadership experience (DevOps Coordinator, OCS) to build scalable, efficient software; I seek roles where I can apply systems-level thinking, ML insights, and strong engineering practices to solve real-world problems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Development Intern

FinMechanics

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Implemented a Straight-Through Processing engine and Groovy-based migration of SWIFT MT to ISO 20022 MX, and developed a JAXB parser to process trade settlements, contributing to a Pre-Placement Offer by delivering Java/SQL/Hazelcast solutions for global banks.

Java SQL Hazelcast Groovy JAXB Swift ISO 20022 Transaction Processing

Research Intern

Northwestern University

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Investigated theoretical properties of multi-head attention and transformers, demonstrating >95% pattern-learning accuracy and improving in-context algorithm selection performance by 15%.

Transformers Attention Mechanisms Machine Learning PyTorch Research Lasso In Context Learning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science & Engineering

Grade: 7.54

Activities and societies: Research internships, multiple technical projects (in-memory DB, transformers, MCTS bot), DevOps Coordinator in Training & Placement Cell, competitive programming (Codeforces Expert)

B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 7.54; coursework and projects focused on systems, algorithms, and machine learning.