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.

What technologies are used on DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?

DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment is built with Linux (Ubuntu), NGINX, DigitalOcean, Hostinger, Vercel, AWS S3, Bash, Let's Encrypt.

What is the status of DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?

DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment is currently live.

What are the main features of DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?

Key features include: 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.

DevOps Engineer · 2023 – Present· live

DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment

Provisioned and managed multiple Linux VPS servers on DigitalOcean and Hostinger for hosting full-stack production applications. Configured NGINX as reverse proxy with SSL termination, gzip compression, and caching. Integrated AWS S3 for scalable file storage and asset delivery. Deployed frontend applications on Vercel with custom domain setup. Handled server maintenance, log monitoring, security hardening, domain registration, DNS records, and SSL provisioning via Let's Encrypt across multiple production domains.

TL;DR

Safal Bhattarai works as DevOps Engineer on DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment, using Linux (Ubuntu), NGINX, DigitalOcean, Hostinger. Managed multiple Linux VPS servers on DigitalOcean and Hostinger with NGINX reverse proxy, SSL termination, AWS S3 for file storage, and Vercel for frontend deployments.

Tech stack

Linux (Ubuntu), NGINX, DigitalOcean, Hostinger, Vercel, AWS S3, Bash, Let's Encrypt.

What I built

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

Frequently asked questions

What is DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?: Provisioned and managed multiple Linux VPS servers on DigitalOcean and Hostinger for hosting full-stack production applications. Configured NGINX as reverse proxy with SSL termination, gzip compression, and caching. Integrated AWS S3 for scalable file storage and asset delivery. Deployed frontend applications on Vercel with custom domain setup. Handled server maintenance, log monitoring, security hardening, domain registration, DNS records, and SSL provisioning via Let's Encrypt across multiple production domains.
What technologies are used on DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?: DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment is built with Linux (Ubuntu), NGINX, DigitalOcean, Hostinger, Vercel, AWS S3, Bash, Let's Encrypt.
What is Safal Bhattarai's role on DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?: Safal Bhattarai works as DevOps Engineer on DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment.
What is the status of DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?: DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment is currently live.
What are the main features of DevOps & Linux VPS Deployment?: Key features include: 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.

About the author

Safal Bhattarai is a Full Stack Developer · Tech Lead · Product Builder based in Pokhara, Nepal with 4+ years of professional experience. He architects and ships production web applications end-to-end — from database design and API development to frontend implementation and Linux VPS provisioning on DigitalOcean, Hostinger, and Vercel. He also leads engineering teams as a Tech Lead and builds his own SaaS products from scratch. Currently available for freelance and full-time work worldwide (remote) — get in touch. You can also read his full FAQ here.