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Sanika A M

@sanikaam

Software development intern building robust backends and GenAI-powered products, eager to grow in impactful engineering teams.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own backend/API improvements in agile teams, build reliable features end-to-end, and apply Gen AI thoughtfully—especially in data-driven, user-facing products with strong mentorship.

I’m a Software Development Intern at Aptos India Private Limited, where I’ve delivered 15+ backend/API enhancement, cleanup, and regression tickets across agile sprint cycles in just 4 months. I also identify and remove deprecated APIs by analyzing request-response flows and service-layer dependencies, improving backend maintainability and reducing unused endpoints.

Alongside engineering, I’ve supported learning as a TeachingAssistant at PES University, mentoring around 60 students on DBMS concepts like database design, ER modeling, normalization, and query optimization using MySQLWorkbench. My projects reflect how I like to build end-to-end—such as a Legal Document Assistant with RAG (Python, LangChain, Streamlit, ChromaDB, Llama 3) and a Virtual Resume Builder (React, Node.js, Express, RESTAPI, MongoDB)—and I consistently earn Distinction while being honored as a DB Scholar by the Smile Foundation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Development Intern

Current

Aptos India Private Limited

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Delivered 15+ backend/API enhancement, cleanup, and regression tickets within 4 months across agile sprint cycles, ensuring on-time delivery. Identified and removed deprecated APIs by analyzing request–response flows and service-layer dependencies to improve backend maintainability and reduce unused endpoints.

Backend Services REST APIs API Refactoring Regression Testing Agile Sprint Execution Postman

Teaching Assistant

PES University

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Mentored around 60 students in DBMS labs on database design, ER modeling, normalization, and query optimization using MySQLWorkbench. Supported faculty with assignment evaluation, concept clarification, and smooth lab execution with database tools.

DBMS E R Model Data Normalization Query Optimization MySQL WorkBench SQL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

PES University

Computer Science and Engineering

2022 - 2026

Grade: 8.51/10 CGPA

Pursuing a Computer Science and Engineering program at PES University in Bengaluru from 2022 to 2026, with a CGPA of 8.51/10.

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Secondary School / Higher Secondary School, Secondary & Higher Secondary Education

2018 - 2022

Grade: 89.2% (Secondary), 90.8% (Higher Secondary)

Completed Secondary and Higher Secondary education at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya from 2018 to 2022, scoring 89.2% in secondary and 90.8% in higher secondary.