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Nitin - 
Senior Software Engineer

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Development, maintenance and design of software systems.

Typical day

Software coding, using server systems with different unix based OS. Meetings with team and clients.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Coding..! Software design.

Challenging aspects

Time management, dealing with dodgy situations.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

I enjoy what I am doing. Good remuneration.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Programming languages, domain knowledge in Big Data analytics.

Training I receive as part of my job

Domain knowledge, server and client side proramming.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Started working at Mango Solutions developing statistical modelling applications. Was part of the development of NONMEM grid simulation application.

Meaningmine was into social media research. Used big data analytics to research different types of media.

Where do I see myself in the future?

A researcher in a good university like Sheffield.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Passion and dedication together with hard work to whatever you encounter in the academic world. Would help if you are opportunistic as well in terms of job hunting.


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Last updated: 28 Jan 2014