Nihal Pai
Designer | Engineer | Musician

Hi, thanks for stopping by. I'm Nihal, a software engineer, UI/UX designer, and musician. On this site, you'll find examples of past work that I've found especially engaging, reflecting my passion for creativity and technology. Currently, I'm contributing to the clinical genomics space as a software engineer.
Resume
Work Experience
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Cambridge, MA, USA
Senior Software Engineer, Genomics Platform Jul. 2024 - Present
Software Engineer, Genomics Platform Sep. 2021 - Jul. 2024
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Architected and implemented cloud-based data pipelines for genomic research and clinical diagnostics
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Established automated testing, CI/CD, and documentation best practices (Unittest/Pytest · GitHub Actions · GitHub Wiki)
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Wrote, designed, and prioritized engineering tasks for sprints (Jira)
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact products such as:
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eMerge network: Co-developed NIH-funded polygenic risk reporting pipeline for 10 chronic conditions, contributing to Nature Magazine paper, delivering over 155,000 test results to almost 25,000 patients across 10 clinical sites
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COVID-19 testing: Maintained high-throughput automation pipeline that processed over 33 million COVID-19 tests in under 2 years, handling 1 in every 20 tests nationwide during peak operations
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Human Care Systems Boston, MA, USA
Associate Software Engineer Aug. 2020 - Aug. 2021
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Developed user-centric frontend components and backend APIs for digital adherence platform, enhancing patient data management (HTML · JavaScript · CSS · Vue.js · Nuxt.js · Node.js · MongoDB)
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Streamlined DB configurations and implemented automated testing, improving platform reliability (NoSQLBooster · Jest)
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Facilitated feature development and documentation within Agile workflows (Jira · Confluence)
BMW Group Asia Singapore
Data Science Intern, Innovation Team Jun. 2020 - Aug. 2020
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Collaborated with regional and international teams to build automated financial forecasting models, car sales analytics dashboards, and interactive maps of dealership locations in Southeast Asia, enhancing decision-making and strategic planning for business teams (Numpy · Pandas · FBProphet · AWS Sagemaker · R · Leaflet · Matplotlib)
Kiddo Health San Francisco, CA, USA
Software Engineering Intern Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019
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Engineered web dashboard to manage biometric sensor data for pediatric health monitoring, improving UX and data viz
(D3.js · Flask · MongoDB)
Smart Energy Water Irvine, CA, USA
UI/UX Intern Jun. 2018 - Jul. 2018
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Performed usability audits and designed wireframes, mockups, and custom icons for onboarding pages (Sketch · Photoshop)
Passion Projects
ofSelf.ai Boston, MA, USA
Software Engineer Jun. 2024 - Present
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Building ofSelf.ai, a platform that uses interactive AI assistants to synthesize users’ online information diet with in-app journal entries and conversations with other users into network graphs, deriving insights to promote self-discovery and transparent discourse
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Engineering core features (APIs, data visualizations, user interface) to enhance technical execution (React · D3.js · Flask · MongoDB · Sketch)
Skills
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Programming Languages: Python · Javascript · HTML/CSS · SQL · R · YAML
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Libraries & Frameworks: D3.js · Vue.js · Node.js · Express · Jest · Pytest/Unittest · Pandas/Matplotlib/Numpy
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Tools & Software: Git · Docker · Terraform · PostgreSQL · GCP · Airflow · Spark · Databricks · Jupyter · Jira · Sketch
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Skillset: Cloud Pipeline Engineering · Data Engineering · Data Structures & Algorithms · Web Dev · UI/UX Design
Education
Tufts University School of Engineering Medford, MA, USA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Sep. 2016 - May 2020
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Cumulative GPA: 3.57, Magna Cum Laude (Dean’s List 6/7 semesters)
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Studied abroad at Aquincum Institute of Technology, Budapest (Spring 2019)
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Varsity Sailing Team, New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (Fall 2016 - Spring 2018)
Harvard Extension School Cambridge, MA, USA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Spring 2023, Fall 2023
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Introduction to Bioinformatics (Grade: B+)
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Data Engineering for Analytics to Solve Business Problems (Grade: A)
Leadership & Volunteering
Singapore Civil Defence Force Singapore
Platoon Sergeant Feb. 2015 - Sep. 2016, Jun. 2017 - Sep. 2017
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Led over 600 recruits in rescue training, physical conditioning, and discipline, developing leadership skills in high-pressure environment
Code Nation Bronx, New York, USA
Computer Science Volunteer Instructor Nov. 2022 - May 2024
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Mentored underserved high-schoolers in web development (led lectures, designed exercises, addressed individual knowledge gaps, refined curriculum), enabling them to secure competitive fellowships at top tech companies