Nikita Wootten
About Nikita Wootten
Nikita Wootten is a Senior Software Engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He has experience in research and data science, having worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and MindStand Technologies.
Current Role at Kanary
Nikita Wootten currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Kanary, a position held since 2023. In this role, Wootten is responsible for developing and implementing software solutions, contributing to the company's technological advancements. The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.
Previous Experience at NIST
Nikita Wootten has extensive experience at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Wootten worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher from 2017 to 2021, where responsibilities included assisting in various research projects. Prior to that, Wootten held a position as a Student Researcher for one month in 2016. Following this, Wootten continued at NIST as a Computer Scientist from 2021 to 2023, focusing on scientific research and development.
Role at MindStand Technologies
From 2018 to 2022, Nikita Wootten worked as the Chief Data Scientist at MindStand Technologies in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this role, Wootten led data-driven projects and contributed to the company's research initiatives, utilizing expertise in data science to inform decision-making processes.
Education and Academic Background
Nikita Wootten earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, studying from 2016 to 2021. Prior to this, Wootten completed high school at Rockville High School, focusing on Engineering from 2012 to 2016. This educational background laid the foundation for a career in software engineering and data science.