# Nikhil Rao

> Software Engineer | Backend & AI Systems | Scalable APIs & Distributed Systems | FastAPI, Django, Flask | GCP, Azure

Location: Fremont, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nikhilrao

Hey! My name is Nikhil Rao and I am a rising senior at the University of California Riverside. Currently, I am in the process of pursuing a degree in Computer Science. I have always been fascinated and extremely passionate toward the intersection of software development and artificial intelligence, and would love to apply my skills in real world situations involving these areas. Don't hesitate to reach out to me at nrao200423@gmail.com for any future opportunities!

## Work Experience
### Undergraduate Learning Assistant @ University of California, Riverside
Jan 2025 – Present | Riverside, California, United States

### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ University of California, Riverside
Jan 2025 – Present | Riverside, California, United States

### Software Engineer @ DivergeIT
Jan 2025 – Present | Torrance, CA

### Software Engineering Intern @ DivergeIT
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Torrance, CA

### Software Engineering Intern @ Springer Capital
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Chicago, IL

### Software Engineering Intern @ PrideOlympics
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Chicago, IL

### Research & Development Board Member @ AI Student Collective
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Riverside, California, United States

### AI & Robotics Software Intern @ Integem Inc.
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Pleasanton, California, United States

### Crew Team Member @ McDonald's
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Hayward, California, United States
Operated cash register and handled customer transactions accurately, assisted customers appropriately, filled up stations with the right cutlery, napkins, drinks, and supported various counter stations on demand.

### Community Volunteer @ TCV Food Bank + Mobile Pantry
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Fremont, California, United States
Helped load and unload food stamps into the warehouse and cars for those who were in need. Packaged into different bins and helped stock up shelves, racks, and cases with donated food. Enhanced my communication with members in my volunteering team as well as the customers who arrived.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of California, Riverside

### Washington High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikhil-rao-aab427211

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Last updated: 2026-04-10