# Nikhil Goel

> SWE @ DraftKings

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nikhilgoel

Hi! My name is Nikhil and I am a senior at Northeastern University studying Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am passionate about traveling and exploring new cultures. I love meeting new people, so feel free to email me at goepnik@gmail.com!

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ DraftKings Inc.
Jan 2025 – Present | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### Software Development Intern @ ZoomInfo
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Developed a search debugger tool using Solr and Java to improve the accuracy of ZoomInfo's data catalogue search functionality.
- Implemented advanced search algorithms and query parsing techniques to enhance search and handle complex search queries.
- Conducted extensive testing to ensure the search debugger tool delivered accurate results across a wide range of scenarios.

### Full-stack Developer @ Fireplace
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
A startup I worked on with Allen Lin to help people spend more time together offline making connections.

### Software Engineer Co-op @ DraftKings Inc.
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Designed and built a scalable microservice for hosting all images and logos within the DraftKings platform, incorporating Kafka for real-time data ingestion, k6 for load testing, and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines.
- Served as Scrum Master, facilitating agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retro, and grooming.
- Performed log review using Datadog and Kibana, finding 2 memory leaks and optimizing our services for improved performance.
- Presented the new microservice to over 200 engineers through multiple presentations

### Project Lead @ Scout
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Working with Watz (a 2M+ funded company), led a team of 6 developers and designers to build them a brand and new landing page and application dashboard.

### Full Stack Engineer @ Cactivate
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Utilized Amazon S3 to build the dashboard for the website
- Used AWS Lambda to create advertising and performance logic for ads
- Debugged the React frontend and created REST API endpoints
- Integrated the platform with Shopify's API
- Utilized the Facebook API to implement various features

### Teaching Assistant @ Northeastern University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Taught iteration, recursion, abstraction in Racket to an in-person lab of 40+ students.
- Review and graded 30 exams and assignments weekly.
- Supported students in understanding course concepts by holding weekly office hours for 5 to 15 students.

### Software Developer @ GotBot
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Aided in producing a RESTful chat bot that builds a cohesive customer service experience across multiple social media platforms.  
- Resolved 20 defects and bugs in the front-end codebase to enhance user experience for companies including Toyota, Nissan, and African Bank.
- Contributed to the software development lifecycle of a 10-person development team that used AGILE principles.

### Software Developer @ Plan Ceibal
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Montevideo, Uruguay
- Engineered a website to organize data on thousands of schools into a searchable, user-friendly catalogue to improve work efficiency.
- Reviewed potential teachers’ resumes and language certification and gave hiring recommendations.

### Intern @ Great Lakes Science Center
Jan 2014 – Jan 2019 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Created curriculum to teach STEM concepts to 60 middle school children bi-weekly.
- Mentored a team of 10 interns on how to communicate and work with CAD software.
- Designed trophies and signs (using CAD) for 1000+ person public events and managed the events.

### Research Intern @ Case Western Reserve University
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
- Created an Android Studio app to combat the effects of smoking at CWRU, working with 3 researchers.
- Overhauled app to include research-backed features, like mindfulness and smoking triggers.
- Co-authored a paper in ScienceDirect and presented at a local science fair, placing second.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
Northeastern University

### Hawken School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikhilgoel10
- Portfolio: https://www.ngoel.me

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Last updated: 2026-03-28