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Zara Ikra

@zaraikra

I build data-backed, secure technology solutions through software engineering, analytics, and cybersecurity simulations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities to collaborate on innovative technology projects, contribute to data-driven decision-making, and grow across software engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

I've built hands-on experience across software engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity through job simulations with JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Tata Group, Commonwealth Bank, and PNC.

At JPMorgan Chase, I integrated Kafka with a Spring Boot microservice, implemented transaction validation and persistence with Spring Data JPA and H2, connected an external REST API, and developed a REST endpoint for user balances. I tested system behavior with Maven and debugger-driven inspection.

I've also created Tableau dashboards, used Excel for data classification and business conclusions, conducted exploratory data analysis for risk profiling, and explored incident response, log analysis, data security, and penetration testing concepts. I'm eager to contribute to collaborative projects that turn technology and data into practical business outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

genai powered data analytics job simulation

Tata Group

Jul 2026 - Jul 2026 (0 months)

recently participated in Deloitte's job simulation on the Forage platform, and it was incredibly useful to understand what it might be like to be part of the team at Deloitte.

I was able to analyse data and create a dashboard. I practised using Tableau and Excel and built my data analysis skills in a real-world context.

Doing this program confirmed that I really enjoy working on technology probl

Networking Data Modeling Statistical Analysis Planning Professional communication Data Visualization

London market claims adjuster job simulation

London Insurance Life

Jun 2026 - Jul 2026 (1 month)

Completed a job simulation involving professionalism, communication, and teamwork for PNC's business teams.

Developed professional communication skills by writing clear emails, participating in team discussions, and asking questions to better understand tasks.

Built teamwork and problem-solving skills by working through workplace scenarios involving deadlines, differing opinions, and collaborati

Creative Problem Solving Active Listening Conflict Management Oral Communication Accounting

software engineer job simulation

JPMorganChase

Jun 2026 - Jul 2026 (1 month)

JPMorgan Chase's Software Engineering Job Simulation on Forage. In the simulation I:

Integrated Kafka into a Spring Boot microservice to consume and deserialize high-volume transaction messages using a configurable topic and embedded Kafka test framework.

Implemented transaction validation and persistence logic with Spring Data JPA and an H2 SQL database, including entity modeling and balance up

Build Tools Java Spring Security REST APIs SQL Database Administration Spring Framework Message Queue

financial services and banking job simulation

PNC

Jun 2026 - Jun 2026 (0 months)

Completed a job simulation involving Al-powered data analytics and strategy development for the Financial Services team at Tata iQ.

Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) using GenAl tools to assess data quality, identify risk indicators, and structure insights for predictive modeling.

Proposed and justified an initial no-code predictive modeling framework to assess customer delinquency risk,

Exploratory Data Analysis Data Quality Business Communication Ethical Reasoning Process Automation Model Validation

introduction of cyber security

Commonwealth Bank

May 2026 - Jun 2026 (1 month)

Completed a job simulation where I worked as a London Market Claims Adjuster

Reviewed a First Notice of Loss to identify areas where further information was required

Prepared for a client relationship meeting, analysing a Claims Report to identify key patterns in the data.

Cybersecurity Compliance Management Creative Problem Solving Data Analysis Data Security Data Visualization Incident Management Incident Response Log Analysis Penetration Testing

data analytics job simulation

Deloitte

May 2026 - Jun 2026 (1 month)

Deloitte Australia Data Analytics Job Simulation on Forage
June 29, 2026
* Completed a Deloitte job simulation involving data analysis and forensic
technology
* Created a data dashboard using Tableau
* Used Excel to classify data and draw business conclusions

Networking Data Analysis Data Modeling Data Structures Data Visualization Professional communication Log Analysis Planning Software Development Spreadsheets WS Security Statistical Analysis Exploratory Data Analysis

professionalism and power skills job simulation

PNC

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 (2 months)

Completed a job simulation involving an overview of financial services and banking for PNC's business teams.

Developed a high-level understanding of how financial institutions support customers, businesses, and communities.

Explored how different financial services sectors work together and why trust, service, and responsible decision-making matter.

Built early awareness of career paths and ski

Client Communication Information Synthesis Decision making Customer Service Risk Management