Who is Safal Bhattarai?

Safal Bhattarai is a Full Stack Developer based in Pokhara, Nepal with 4+ years of professional experience building production web applications using Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis.

What technologies does Safal Bhattarai work with?

Safal works primarily with Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, MongoDB (Mongoose), PostgreSQL, Redis, REST APIs, WebSockets, Tailwind CSS, NGINX, DigitalOcean VPS, Vercel, Linux (Ubuntu), Bash scripting, Stripe and Fonepay payment gateways, and CI/CD with GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD.

Which live products has Safal Bhattarai built?

Safal currently serves as Tech Lead & Full Stack Developer at SBS Suite (sbs-suite.summitbytes.com). He has also built and shipped: vCardly (digital business card platform with QR and NFC), Himaal Pure (e-commerce for premium Himalayan products), Himalayas Mountain (full-stack trekking and adventure platform at himalayasmountain.com), Trekking Mart (e-commerce for trekking gear and adventure packages at trekkingmart.com, where he is Tech Lead and Full Stack Developer), wePokhara (community platform for Pokhara), and Safal And Sachin Stores (local retail frontend). He is also Tech Lead on Kurthi, and Owner & Full Stack Engineer on his own product Pasal Khata (not yet live).

Does Safal Bhattarai integrate payment gateways?

Yes — Safal integrates both international (Stripe) and Nepali (Fonepay) payment gateways into Next.js and Node.js applications, with webhook handling, refund flows, and PCI-aware patterns.

Does Safal Bhattarai offer mentoring or teaching?

Yes — Safal is an active React.js and Node.js instructor at MindCraft Academy in Pokhara, teaching hooks, component architecture, REST APIs, MongoDB, Git workflows, and deployment.

Is Safal Bhattarai available for freelance work?

Yes — Safal is currently open to freelance and full-time opportunities. The fastest way to reach him is by email at safalbhattarai775@gmail.com or via WhatsApp.

Where is Safal Bhattarai located?

Pokhara, Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. He works remotely with clients worldwide.

How can I download Safal Bhattarai's resume?

Resume download isn't available right now. WhatsApp +9779849456191 to reach Safal directly, or see the live projects on his portfolio at https://safal.me.

Safal Bhattarai — Full Stack Developer in Pokhara, Nepal | Next.js · Node.js · MongoDB · PostgreSQL

About

I'm Safal, a Full Stack Developer · Tech Lead · Product Builder based in Pokhara, Nepal, with 4+ years of professional experience architecting, building, and deploying production-grade web applications using Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis.

I own the full product lifecycle — from database design and scalable API development to responsive frontend implementation, Linux VPS provisioning on DigitalOcean and Hostinger, and post-launch monitoring. Strong advocate for clean architecture, performance optimization, and mentoring developers in modern web technologies.

Currently

SBS Suite— Tech Lead & Full Stack DeveloperVisit ↗
DigitalNepal.site— Founder & Full Stack EngineerVisit ↗
Trekking Mart— Tech Lead and Full Stack DeveloperVisit ↗
LearnWeb— Owner & Full Stack EngineerVisit ↗
Pasal Khata— Owner & Full Stack Engineer

Skills

Frontend Development: Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Tailwind CSS, HTML5 / CSS3, Responsive Design
Backend Development: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, WebSockets, JWT Authentication, TypeScript (Backend), Stripe Integration, Fonepay Integration
Databases & Caching: MongoDB, Mongoose (ODM), PostgreSQL, Redis (Caching, Sessions, Rate Limiting)
DevOps & Cloud: Linux (Ubuntu), NGINX, DigitalOcean VPS, AWS S3, Hostinger VPS, Vercel, CI/CD, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Bash Scripting, Let's Encrypt / SSL, DNS & Domain Setup
Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Bash, C, C++
Tools & Workflow: Git, GitLab, GitHub, Postman, Linux CLI, VS Code

Experiences

Tech Lead & Full Stack Developer — SBS Suite
2026 – Present
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS, NGINX, DigitalOcean
- Full system architecture and technology decisions
- Backend APIs, admin dashboard, multi-role authentication
- Database design and scalable schema architecture
- Production infrastructure and deployment
sbs-suite.summitbytes.com ↗Case study →Live
Founder & Full Stack Engineer — DigitalNepal
2026 – Present
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS
- Founded and ideated by Safal Bhattarai
- End-to-end architecture and development
- Currently in active development
- Launching Bhadra 07 (Aug 23, 2026)
digitalnepal.site ↗Case study →in progress
Full Stack Developer — vCardly
2024 – 2026
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, Redis, Tailwind CSS, NGINX, DigitalOcean, Vercel
- Multi-role authentication (user, admin, super admin)
- REST APIs for profile, link, analytics, contact sharing
- Redis session storage, response caching, and rate limiting
- QR code generation and NFC integration
- DigitalOcean VPS + NGINX reverse proxy + SSL
vcardly.link ↗Case study →Live
Full Stack Developer — Himaal Pure
2025 – 2026
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS, NGINX, DigitalOcean
- Role-based authentication (customer + admin)
- Admin dashboard for products, content, orders, accounts
- Real-time updates and structured MongoDB schemas
- Linux VPS deployment with NGINX and Let's Encrypt SSL
himaalpure.com ↗Case study →Live
Tech Lead — Kurthi
2025 – 2026
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, NGINX, DigitalOcean
- Technical architecture and stack decisions
- Frontend UI, backend APIs, user + super admin panel
- Scalable MongoDB schemas, auth, admin tooling
- DigitalOcean VPS provisioning, NGINX, code reviews
Case study →in progress
Tech Lead — Hotel-crm
2026 – Present
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB
- Technical architecture and stack decisions
- Backend APIs and admin dashboard
- Currently in active development
Case study →in progress
Owner & Full Stack Engineer — Pasal Khata
2025 – Present
Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL
- PostgreSQL schema with relations, indexing, transactions
- Sales, expenses, and customer ledger tracking
- REST APIs for transactions, reporting, reconciliation
- Next.js dashboards for shop owners
Case study →in progress
Frontend Developer — wePokhara
2025 – 2026
Next.js, React.js, Tailwind CSS
- Responsive landing page
- Super admin panel — user management, moderation
- Alerts, services, business directory dashboards
- Cross-browser accessibility and fast page loads
wepokhara.com ↗Case study →Live
Frontend Developer — Safal And Sachin Stores
2026
React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
- Mobile-first responsive layouts
- Optimized product showcases and navigation
- Performance optimization for slow networks
- Clear UI/UX for retail customers
safalandsachinstores.store ↗Case study →Live
Frontend Developer — Sakyant Muay Thai Nepal
2025
React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
- Mobile-first responsive layouts
- Clean navigation and page performance optimization
- Studio showcase and service information pages
sakyantmuaythainepal.network ↗Case study →Live
Full Stack Developer — Himalayas Mountain
2026
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS, NGINX
- Trekking packages and adventure booking system
- REST APIs for bookings, inquiries, and content
- Admin dashboard for package and booking management
- Linux VPS deployment with NGINX and SSL
himalayasmountain.com ↗Case study →Live
Tech Lead and Full Stack Developer — Trekking Mart
2026
Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS, NGINX
- E-commerce product catalog and inventory management
- Adventure package booking and order management
- Payment integration and admin dashboard
- Responsive frontend for gear and package browsing
trekkingmart.com ↗Case study →Live
Frontend Developer — Jude Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
2026
React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
- Static company website
- UI/UX design and frontend coding, end-to-end
- Responsive, fast-loading pages
jude-solutions-pvt-ltd.vercel.app ↗Case study →Live
Frontend Developer — Electricity Billing System
2023
React.js, CSS
- Responsive billing operator dashboards
- Customer accounts and payment history views
- Reusable UI components for bill generation
- Forms for customer entry and reporting
Case study →completed
Owner & Full Stack Engineer — LearnWeb
2026 – Present
Next.js, React.js, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Interactive HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS lessons
- Hands-on JavaScript learning with live examples
- Copy-paste scripts to scaffold React.js projects
- Beginner-friendly, learn-by-doing format
- Live preview alongside every concept
learnweb.safal.me ↗Case study →Live
React.js & Node.js Instructor / Developer — MindCraft Academy
2023 – 2026
React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
- Frontend and backend project development
- Mentors students on React.js and Node.js
- Teaches hooks, component architecture, REST APIs
- Guides Git workflows, deployment, best practices
Case study →Live
DevOps Engineer — DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment
2023 – Present
Linux (Ubuntu), NGINX, DigitalOcean, Hostinger, Vercel, AWS S3, Bash, Let's Encrypt
- Linux VPS provisioning on DigitalOcean & Hostinger
- NGINX reverse proxy with SSL termination & gzip compression
- AWS S3 for scalable file storage and asset delivery
- Vercel frontend deployments with custom domain setup
- DNS, domain setup, Let's Encrypt SSL automation
Case study →Live

Achievements

Winner — ICT Awards 2025 (Gandaki Province) for ResumeAi (2025) · Gandaki Province — Visit ↗
First Runner-Up — CSIT Quiz Competition (2023) · Tribhuvan University

Education

BSc. Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT)
08/2022 – 02/2026
Tribhuvan University — Relevant coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis and Design, Database Management Systems.

Contact

Open to freelance and full-time work. The fastest way to reach me is email or WhatsApp — I typically reply within 24 hours.

Emailsafalbhattarai775@gmail.com
Phone+977-9766598325
WhatsApp+9779849456191
LocationPokhara, Kaski, Nepal

Note: If I haven't accepted your LinkedIn request yet, please don't take it personally — I prefer connecting after a real conversation.

About

Currently

Skills

Experiences

Tech Lead & Full Stack Developer — SBS Suite

Founder & Full Stack Engineer — DigitalNepal

Full Stack Developer — vCardly

Full Stack Developer — Himaal Pure

Tech Lead — Kurthi

Tech Lead — Hotel-crm

Owner & Full Stack Engineer — Pasal Khata

Frontend Developer — wePokhara

Frontend Developer — Safal And Sachin Stores

Frontend Developer — Sakyant Muay Thai Nepal

Full Stack Developer — Himalayas Mountain

Tech Lead and Full Stack Developer — Trekking Mart

Frontend Developer — Jude Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Frontend Developer — Electricity Billing System

Owner & Full Stack Engineer — LearnWeb

React.js & Node.js Instructor / Developer — MindCraft Academy

DevOps Engineer — DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment

Achievements

Education

BSc. Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT)

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