Nikhitha Vikram Melige

About Nikhitha Vikram Melige

I am a dedicated professional pursuing Master of Science in Information Systems in the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. My expertise lies in software development, embedded systems, and data analytics, backed by a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, India.As a Research Assistant at the Center for Real-time Distributed Sensing and Autonomy, UMBC, I have contributed to cutting-edge projects, including the development of mm-wave radar systems and virtual try-on technologies. My experiences at Tata Consultancy Services and various internships have honed my skills in SAP implementation, application development, and embedded software design.With a keen interest in advancing technology\'s role in healthcare and accessibility, I have led projects such as Explainable AI in Healthcare and Wheelchair Navigation and Health Monitoring using Open-CV and Raspberry Pi. I have also published papers on topics ranging from outdoor moving target detection to autonomous systems.Certified in Agile Scrum Master, Cloud Computing Foundations, and Data Analysis with Python, I am committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. I actively engage in extracurricular activities, including volunteering and teaching, to give back to the community and broaden my horizons.I am passionate about technology and eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges. I enjoy adapting to new programming languages and expanding my skill set for my career. I am looking for an opportunity that would allow me to apply my knowledge and experience to a dynamic team and contribute to the organization\'s goals and vision.

Experience

1. Data Analyst

   BNY

   Aug 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Administer BI tool support for ThoughtSpot and Power BI, managing installation, configuration, security settings, and user access across environments.Deliver production support for Power BI, ensuring smooth operation, resolving user-reported issues, and maintaining performance across QA and production.Responsible for all the support delivery activities including gateway connection creation, workspace and pipeline setup, and provisioning or revoking access for all the users across the bank. Optimized BI tool architecture, boosting Power BI performance by 46% and Tableau by 31%, enhancing reporting speed and reliability.Strengthened system security by mitigating critical vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with banking security standards. Support and test BI tool upgrades, conducting sanity, embedded, and regression testing to ensure system stability.Migrate scheduled Crontab jobs to Control-M, verifying consistency and improving automation reliability across workflows.