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Divita Phadakale

Software Developer & Network/Security enthusiast wanting to make a difference.

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Who am I?

I’m a Master’s student in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder with two years of professional software development experience at TIAA. I helped to reduce client onboarding time by over 50% and optimized API performance using techniques such as parallelism, paging, and caching. My technical toolkit includes Java, Spring Boot, Python, AWS, Apache Kafka, and MongoDB, and I have a strong foundation in building scalable, asynchronous microservices. I’ve consistently been recognized for innovation and performance, receiving awards like the Titan Award and contributing to a CIO 100-winning project.

Beyond the workplace, I actively explore emerging technologies through hands-on projects in blockchain, natural language processing, and cybersecurity along with support of my full stack technical expertise. From developing a decentralized music platform on Ethereum, developing a proxy cache server and distributed file system from scratch to simulating cyber-attack defense mechanisms using reinforcement learning and doing in depth malware analysis, I enjoy translating complex concepts into impactful solutions. I bring leadership experience from internships and hackathons, a strong academic record, and a commitment to learning and growth—making me well-prepared to contribute meaningfully in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.

Skills

Programming Languages
Java Python C C++ Solidity SQL CQL Bash Assembly
Frameworks & Technologies
Spring Boot Apache Camel REST APIs OpenTelemetry Microservices Cypress Framework JUnit Mockito React Node.js HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap JavaScript TypeScript Flask Spring MVC AngularJS Android Studio
Cloud & DevOps Tools
AWS Git Docker Kubernetes Apache Kafka Rabbit MQ
Databases & Data Managements
MongoDB Neo4j DBMS MySQL
Malware & Networking
Wireshark tcpdump TCPView dnSpy Fakenet-ng Kali Linux VirusTotal CFF Explorer Process Monitor Process Explorer Sysinternals Suite Detect it Easy Ghidra OllyDbg x64dbg IDA PE View/Explorer/id
Blockchain & Web3 Technologies
Ethereum Truffle Ganache MetaMask IPFS
Concepts & Methodologies
OOP Design Patterns Data Structures Machine Learning Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Cryptography
Coursework
Design & Analysis of Algorithms Security & Ethical Hacking Natural Language Processing Malware Reverse Engineering Cryptography & System Security Network Networks

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

2024 - 2026

Specializing in Software Systems and Cloud Computing. Relevant coursework includes Network Systems, Security and Ethical Hacking, Design and Analysis of Algorithms

GPA: 3.74/4.0

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

University of Mumbai

2018 - 2022

Graduated with honors. Core focus on software engineering fundamentals, data structures and algorithms, database systems, and web application development. Completed a capstone project on blockchain-based decentralized applications.

GPA: 9.59/10.0

Work Experience

2024 - current

Course Grader / Manager / Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO, USA

  • Grader for the course CSCI-4448/CSCI-5448 - Object Oriented Analysis and Design.
  • Reponsibilities include reviewing and grading the homework assignments, quizzes and exams.
  • Helped in improving Java Swing UI for the course assignments.
Java Spring Boot Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Design Patterns
2022 - 2024

Software Developer Analyst

TIAA Global Capabilities

Mumbai, India

  • Worked at TIAA GBS (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, Global Business Services), a US-based FinTech company as a Software Developer Analyst.
  • Contributed to a CIO 100-winning project by developing RESTful APIs and integrating with legacy systems.
  • Implemented comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions using OpenTelemetry to improve system observability.
  • Created automated testing frameworks that increased test coverage by 30% and reduced regression issues.
Java REST APIs Apache Kafka Apache Camel Spring Boot MongoDB Microservices Docker Kubernetes GitLab Jenkins Cypress JUnit CI/CD Postman/Swagger/Rester Rabbit MQ OpenTelemetry
2021

Blockchain Developer

Richedu

British Columbia, Canada - Remote

  • Worked as an intern for blockchain developer position and got to learn a lot regarding NFTs, private blockchains, new technological trends, etc.
  • Worked on connecting frontend to the smart contract code for the game developed along with brainstorming for new projects.
  • Implemented and tested smart contracts using Solidity for the Ethereum blockchain.
  • Led a team of 8-10 members.
Blockchain Solidity Ethereum Research NFTs Smart Contracts Web3 Truffle Ganache MetaMask IPFS JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap React Node.js
2020

Web Developer

Jankalyan Multipurpose Education Society

Maharashtra, India - Remote

  • Built a complete responsive website for the non governmental organisation within a period of one month along with excellent co-ordination with the team.
HTML CSS Javascript Responsive Web

My Projects

Project 1

Malware Analysis

An in-depth Malware Analysis for njRAT - a remote access trojan. Includes basic and dynamic static and dynamic analysis.

VirusTotal dnSpy Wireshark
Blog Post
Proxy Cache Server

Proxy Cache Server

Developed a multithreaded proxy cache server using C. Server supports file types like gif, png, jpeg, html etc. Processing time is approx. 1.5ms

C Multithreading Proxy
Live Demo Source Code
Project 3

Distributed File System

Developed a multithreaded Distributed Server and Client with support for replication in case of failures. Data stored in chunks and retrieved by client.

C Multithreading Distributed Systems
Live Demo Source Code
Project 3

Study Assistant - NLP

Developed a tool that will summarize lecture notes, generate flashcards, and even create quizzes based on uploaded content.

Flask RoBERTA AngularJS RAG
Live Demo Source Code
Project 3

Data unlearning - NLP

Developed a chatbot focused on Alan Turing for a specific time period. The system should not know about information beyond the time range.

Neo4j CQL Flask React RAG
Live Demo Source Code
Project 3

Quiz app - Full stack

Developed a full stack application for quiz using Java Spring boot, MongoDB, AngularJS with a notification service for OTP.

Java Spring Boot AngularJS MongoDB
Live Demo Source Code
Project 3

Detection Software

This project uses reinforcement learning to predict and detect cyber-attacks, allowing for early prevention and mitigation through attack simulations in a virtual environment.

RL Wireshark Metasploit
Live Demo Source Code
Project 3

Music Platform

This project leverages Ethereum blockchain and IPFS to create a decentralized platform that ensures transparent copyright verification and direct royalty payments for artists in the music industry.

Ethereum Smart Contracts Ganache
Live Demo Source Code
Project 3

Android Game Dev

Built a fish survival game in java using Android Studio. Features include movements of fish and eating of food and lives left and result page to display result of the game.

Android Studio Java
Live Demo Source Code

Awards & Recognition

Hackathon Winner National level

Mar Baselios college of Engineering and Technology

3rd place winner at Ingress hackathon in general category against 150+ teams all over India with project having main domain as Blockchain and using Monero as Cryptocurrency for transaction.

TIAA Titan Award

TIAA

Received the prestigious Titan award for Innovation excellence team in TIAAs annual award function.

AWS DeepRacer Winner

TIAA + AWS

Won 3rd place in TIAA organised AWS DeepRacer Community Race among 20 different teams in the organization with all types of experience.

Team Rockstar

TIAA

Commended as a featured developer for contributions to project team and for going further than expectations.

CIO 100 Award

TIAA

Foundry’s CIO 100 Award for Investment Lineup Change Innovation project.

Extracurricular Activities

Code Mentor

2022 - 2024

Guided interns on Machine Learning and trainees on Java Spring boot at TIAA.

Tech Lead

2020 - Present

Volunteered as a team lead for projects and hackathons during undergraduate degree and graduate degree on several occasions.

Innovation Tech Club Leader

2020 - 2022

Webmaster (2020-2021) and Vice-President (2021-2022) at Institute Innovation Cell affiliated to undergraduate college.

Get In Touch

Email

divita.phadakale@colorado.edu

Location

Boulder, CO, USA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/divita-phadakale-304120168/

GitHub

github.com/DivitaP