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Languages: Java, Scala, Javascript, C, C++, Python, Ruby Other Tools: Eclipse, Git, Clearcase Frameworks: Maven, OSGi, Spring, PowerMock with Mockito

Software Developer @ From December 2014 to Present (1 year 1 month) Software Engineer II @ From October 2011 to December 2014 (3 years 3 months) Software Engineer @ ★ ART (Automated Reporting Tool) * Upgraded legacy desktop application to 3-tier web-based application * Migrated back-end relational database from MS-Access to Sybase * Developed front-end using ExtJS to ensure cross-browser compatibility * Implemented light weight multi-threaded middleware service using Java. * Responsibilities: - - Collaborated with product manager for requirements gathering, status updates & demos - - Designed, developed and maintained the application as the sole developer - - Performed dev testing, reported bugs and fixed them - - Deployed application packages to Dev and QA servers - - Worked seamlessly with minimal oversight and with remote manager * Skills used: Java, ExtJS, JavaScript, DWR, Hibernate, SQL, JSP, Unix ★ Real-time Market Data Connector * Designed and developed a multi-threaded, multi-cast connector as a part of URT (Unified Real-Time system) * Incorporated capability to receive stock exchange data (BATS & Direct Edge exchanges) efficiently handling ~96Mb/s data stream * Implemented lost packet recovery module using the concept of reliable multicast protocols resulting in a gap-free, in-order data stream * Provided real-time stock exchange data to several internal clients including algorithmic trading applications and front-end trading systems * Skills used: C++, Google Test(Unit Testing), CVS From May 2010 to September 2011 (1 year 5 months) Greater Los Angeles AreaSoftware Engineer Intern @ ★ Configuration Migration * Wrote script to generate new configurations from complex configurations of legacy real-time market data systems. * Skills used: Python, Unix ★ Application Monitoring Tool * Designed & developed this tool with minimal oversight * Analyzed log files, configuration files of applications * Support team used this tool to: - - monitor real-time market data applications for errors - - monitor user sessions - - verify application configuration files hosted on production machines * Skills used: Perl, Unix, ExtJS, XML, XSLT, AJAX From June 2009 to May 2010 (1 year) Greater Los Angeles AreaSoftware Developer @ * Lead a team of 4 developers to deliver role based portal for business process automation. * Supervised a small team to deliver booking business for multiple products like credit cards, auto-loans, home-loans, etc. Skills used: ASP.net, C#, MSSQL, JavaScript, AJAX Roles and Responsibilities: Designed & developed workflow of the system with hands-on experience Analyzed code and resolved bugs. Conducted interviews & mentored new Jr. Developers Accomplishments: Delivered role based portal for business process automation before deadline One of the founder members in development team of 3 which has grown to about 60 (now includes Devs, BA, QA, PMs) Promoted within 6 months of hire From October 2006 to July 2008 (1 year 10 months) Mumbai Area, India

MS, Computer Science @ University of Southern California From 2008 to 2010 Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology @ University of Mumbai From 2002 to 2006 Mithibai College From 2000 to 2002 Our Lady of Nazareth High School From 1987 to 2000 Nishit Chokhawala is skilled in: Java, Maven, AJAX, Eclipse, JavaScript, Scala, Ruby, Git, OSGi, Web Applications