Nihal Pai
About Nihal Pai
Nihal Pai is a Software Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in the Genomics Platform. With a diverse background in data science, UI/UX design, and software development, he contributes to innovative solutions for genomic data analysis.
Work at Broad Institute
Nihal Pai has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021, serving as a Software Engineer on the Genomics Platform. In this role, he contributes to the development of software and data pipelines that support biological and medical research. His work focuses on creating innovative solutions for genomic data analysis, combining technical skills with a strong understanding of scientific research needs.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Nihal Pai held various roles in the tech industry. He worked as a Data Science Intern at BMW Group Asia for two months in 2020 in Singapore. He also served as a UI/UX Designer at Tellescope for two months in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2020. Additionally, he interned at Smart Energy Water as a UI/UX & Machine Learning Intern for one month in 2018 in Irvine, California, and worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Good Parents Inc/KiddoWear for two months in 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Training
Nihal Pai has a strong educational background in computer science and bioinformatics. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Tufts University, studying from 2016 to 2020. He furthered his education at Harvard Extension School, completing graduate-level courses in Data Engineering for Analytics to Solve Business Challenges and Introductory Bioinformatics in 2023. He also participated in a Semester Abroad program at Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 2019.
Military and Leadership Experience
Nihal Pai served in the Singapore Civil Defence Force from 2015 to 2017, where he held the position of Platoon Sergeant and Rescue Instructor. This role involved leadership responsibilities and training in emergency response, contributing to his skills in teamwork and crisis management.
Additional Studies
In addition to his formal education, Nihal Pai attended Berklee College of Music in 2012 for Guitar Sessions as part of their Summer Programs. This experience reflects his diverse interests beyond technology and science.