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About

I'm Safal, a Full Stack Developer based in Pokhara, Nepal, with 3+ 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, and post-launch monitoring. Strong advocate for clean architecture, performance optimization, and mentoring developers in modern web technologies.

Currently

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, 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

  1. Full Stack Developer — vCardly

    Jan 2025 – Present

    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
    Case study →Live

  2. Full Stack Developer — Himaal Pure

    2025 – Present

    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
    Case study →Live

  3. Tech Lead — Kurthi

    2026 – Present

    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

  4. Tech Lead — 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

  5. Frontend Developer — wePokhara

    2025 – Present

    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
    Case study →Live

  6. Frontend Developer — Safal And Sachin Stores

    2026 – Present

    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
    Case study →Live

  7. 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

  8. Creator & Developer — 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
    Case study →Live

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

    2023 – Present

    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

  10. DevOps Engineer — DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment

    2023 – Present

    Linux (Ubuntu), NGINX, DigitalOcean, Vercel, Bash, Let's Encrypt

    • Linux VPS provisioning on DigitalOcean
    • NGINX reverse proxy with SSL termination
    • gzip compression and response caching
    • DNS, domain setup, Let's Encrypt 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.

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