Nikhil Doddaga

Founder of The Collage App

Python, SQL/NoSQL DynamoDB Next.js React Github Docker OpenAI

Nikhil was the first Innovation Technology Intern hired at 71 North and founder of The College App, a web-tool designed to help high school students. Founder and first lead of Huskie Hackers, a progenitor of countless projects, including stareout and airdraw!

Education

  • BS, Computer Science (Honors), Northern Illinois University

Skills

  • Python,
  • SQL/NoSQL
  • DynamoDB
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Github
  • Docker
  • OpenAI

Work Experience

  • Section 2, Inc, Machine Learning Engineer Intern, September 2025- Present
  • The College App, Developer, January 2024- Present
  • Office of Innovation, Innovation and Technology Intern, January 2024- September 2025
  • Huskie Academic Success Center, Supplemental Instruction Leader, January 2023- Present

Project Experience

  • Tech Challenge 2024, Chicago
  • AlertDrive Pro, HackIllinois, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Alert Drive, HackGT X, Georgia Institute of Technology

Involvement

Huskie Hackers