Ria Thapa
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Driven Junior Software Engineer from NowNow, adept in Java (Spring Boot) and RESTful API design, showcased leadership by mentoring interns to CFO's acclaim. Excelled in analytical problem-solving, ensuring project scalability and efficiency. Proven track record in agile environments, enhancing user experience and software architecture.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
University Of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
09.2024 - Current
- Trained students, leading to successful participation in a Spring 2025 conference presentation.
- Utilized AI explainability methods like LIME and SHAP to assist students in deriving valuable insights.
- Assisted faculty in evaluation of student work and preparation of course materials.
Junior Software Engineer
NowNow
, Nigeria
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Designed and built the backend system for the 'Buy-Now-Pay-Later' (BNPL) project using Java Spring Boot, ensuring scalability and efficiency
- Managed database operations with Oracle SQL and deployed pipelines using Jenkins on AWS
- Conducted rigorous testing across four environments: dev, qa, staging, and prod
- Collaborated with third-party vendors and customers to refine BNPL service requirements and improve user experience
- Integrated billing, betting, and electricity systems (e.g., MTN, Green Lotto, NairaBet, AEDC prepaid/postpaid) with NowNow App using REST APIs, implementing robust validation checks
- Delivered 4 weeks of knowledge transfer sessions to interns, earning a recommendation from the CFO for leadership and mentorship skills
Education
Master of Computer Science - Computer Science
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh, India06-2022
Skills
- Java (Spring Boot)
- Strong Knowledge of RESTful API Design
- SQL Data Management Skills
- JSON mapping
- Software development tools: JIRA, confluence
- Version control with Git
- Testing and deployment
- Software architecture
- Amazon web services
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Agile development environments
- Client presentations
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
Websites
Projects
- Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) System, Developed a comprehensive backend system for BNPL services, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Deployed multi-environment pipelines, ensuring seamless system performance and reliability. System Integrations, Successfully integrated critical third-party systems, including billing and utility services, into the NowNow App, providing users with a unified platform.
Certification
- IBM Security Intelligence Engineer V2
- IBM Security Intelligence Engineer Mastery Award
- Google - IT Security defense against digital dark arts
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Full Professional
Korean
Elementary
Hindi
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Best Employee Award - February 2023
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
University Of Bridgeport
09.2024 - Current
Junior Software Engineer
NowNow
04.2022 - 08.2023
- IBM Security Intelligence Engineer V2
- IBM Security Intelligence Engineer Mastery Award
- Google - IT Security defense against digital dark arts
Master of Computer Science - Computer Science
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Chandigarh University
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