# Manaf Asif > Software Engineer @ Nutanix Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/manaf I love to knit. Not with yarn, but with the very threads of technology that propel humanity forward. Whether it be twisting machine learning with computer vision to develop advanced robots or intertwining PID algorithms with radionavigation to create UAVs, every experience was accompanied by the exhilaration of transforming a tangle of concepts into the lacework of a solution. It's a feeling that drove me to UT Austin, ready to explore the vast specializations and opportunities that lie in the field of CS while indulging myself in the hackathons and passion projects that define the UTCS experience. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Nutanix Jan 2025 – Present ### Student Researcher | CodeAssist @ UT Austin Research Jan 2025 – Present | Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area - Developing "CodeAssist", an open-source AI-assisted feedback system for programming courses, under the guidance of Professor Kia Temurian. - Researching adaptive AI-driven feedback and personalized strategies to enhance students' metacognitive skills in computer science education. - Providing automated feedback on debugging, efficiency, style, and object-oriented design patterns. ### Security Engineering Intern @ Nutanix Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Durham, North Carolina, United States - Developed features for Prism Central Security Dashboard, a tool for customers to manage Nutanix cluster security. - Implemented service to securely maintain consensus of system credentials across clusters using Apache ZooKeeper, reducing the risk of breaches caused by outdated credentials (~80% of attack vectors). - Created a pipeline to automate the aggregation and deployment of security vulnerability data, reducing deployment time by 95%, and allowing consumers to monitor latest identified vulnerabilities and their patch statuses. - Applied SWE principles to redesign a Go RPC Client, simplifying future upgrades and reducing redundant implementations across Nutanix codebases. - Created reusable Postman tests for the redesigned RPC Client, enabling efficient testing and simplifying future development. ### Web Developer @ Texas Association of Business Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Austin, Texas, United States - Developed web projects for The Texas Association of Business and Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives aimed at advancing organizational goals and supporting stakeholders across Texas. - Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive "Reshoring Page" to position Texas as a prime destination for reshoring operations. - Designed content to support companies considering Texas for expansion, providing key data and insights. - Compiled resources for local economic development leaders to attract reshoring businesses effectively. - Provided actionable ideas for policymakers to enhance Texas's competitive edge in vital industries. ### Software Engineer Intern @ Dell Technologies Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Round Rock, Texas, United States - Developed features in Go for PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM), a tool for virtual infrastructure data protection. - Instrumented key components of PPDM's Kubernetes tool using OpenTelemetry to improve observability. - Collaborated with various teams to define and document performance metrics beneficial to developers and end-users, which were collected by Prometheus and visualized with Grafana. - Implemented distributed tracing with Jaeger, enabling ~600% faster root cause identification during incident analysis. ### Technology Development Intern @ Optum Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 - Led an Agile team in designing an API to unify fragmented data sources across the Optum Health Services ecosystem, enabling a single, consolidated view of customer information. - Analyzed internal systems and identified the need for an API, projecting potential cost savings of $0.9 billion by improving data interoperability and operational efficiency. - Developed an Express API using Docker, Terraform, and OpenAPI to aggregate data across various internal systems. - Created frontend demos in React to showcase potential API applications for both internal use and customer-facing services. - Presented the solution to C-level executives, contributing to the team's success in securing $46 million in funding for continued development. ### Systems Analyst @ Trammell PC Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Houston, Texas, United States - Delivered technical support, including data recovery operations and hardware repairs, ensuring seamless IT functionality. - Advised management on technology purchases to align with business goals and optimize cost-effectiveness. - Created Python scripts for web scraping and web automation, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency. ### Founder @ Manaf's Machines Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Houston, Texas, United States - Designed and built custom computers tailored to business needs, providing end-to-end service and technical support. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science The University of Texas at Austin ### High School Diploma Harmony School Of Innovation-Katy ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/manaf-asif --- Source: https://flows.cv/manaf JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/manaf/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10