Nikita Goel

About Nikita Goel

With a diverse and enriching professional journey spanning roles in academia and industry, I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and practical expertise to the table. Held a position as an Instructor at Arizona State University (ASU), I am dedicated to shaping the minds of future tech professionals, teaching courses on Data in Cloud and Information Retrieval, Storage, and Modeling.In my concurrent role as a Software Engineer at arrivia, I have spearheaded impactful initiatives in full-stack development, incident management, and backend optimization within the travel IT domain. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like.NET, Angular, and Cosmos DB, I have played a pivotal role in enhancing product efficiency and user experience, earning accolades for my contributions.My journey has also seen me thrive in roles as a Teaching Assistant, Software Engineering Intern, and Subject Area Tutor, where I honed my leadership skills, facilitated coursework, and provided mentorship to students across various domains of computer science and technology.Prior to my academic pursuits, I served as an Associate Software Engineer at Vitrana, where I played a key role in automating legacy data extraction systems and architecting microservices frameworks. This role equipped me with invaluable experience in full-stack development, code optimization, and image processing methods.With a Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology and a Master\'s degree in Information Technology from ASU, coupled with certifications in Python and machine learning, I am well-equipped to navigate the dynamic landscape of technology with finesse.My journey reflects a relentless commitment to excellence, a passion for innovation, and a drive to make a meaningful impact in the world of technology. I am open to exploring diverse opportunities and keenly interested in roles spanning Software Engineering, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Science, and Data Engineering. If you see potential alignment between my skillsets and your organization\'s needs, I would welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss further.

Experience

1. Software Engineer Ii

   arrivia

   Feb 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Security HardeningProactively identified and remediated vulnerabilities using Snyk and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS), strengthening application security across multiple codebases. Legacy System ModernizationLed the upgrade of legacy.NET applications to modern frameworks, significantly enhancing performance, maintainability, and long-term scalability. Technology TransformationSpearheaded package and dependency upgrades to align with evolving technology stacks and industry best practices. End-to-End Deployment ManagementOrchestrated production deployments for mission-critical, cross-domain applications, ensuring seamless releases and operational continuity.🤝 Agile Cross-Functional DeliveryCollaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver complex, time-sensitive features under tight deadlines, driving business outcomes.

Education

• Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology

  Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

  2015 — 2019

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science - MS, Information Technology