Indian student Nilam Shinde, 35, is battling for her life in a US hospital after being struck by a car on February 14. A resident of Satara, Maharashtra, she suffered severe fractures and injuries to her chest and head following the accident in California.
About Nilam Shinde:
- Education:
- She is a fourth-year student at California State University.
- Earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University.
- Completed a master’s in Data Analytics from San Jose State University.
- Work Experience:
- Former Software Engineer Intern at HCL.
- Worked as a Data Science Intern at NASA Ames Research Center.
- Previous roles at Infosys and San Jose State University.
- In 2022, worked as a Software Engineer at Visa for 11 months.
- Skilled in Python, SQL, and Java, according to her LinkedIn profile.
The Accident:
- The incident occurred at Fair Oaks Blvd and Cadillac Dr, Sacramento, just before 7 PM.
- It was a hit-and-run collision, leaving Nilam in a coma ever since.
- Her family was informed two days later and, after several urgent appeals, received a US visa to visit her.