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 Kurthi?

Kurthi is built with Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, NGINX, DigitalOcean.

What is the status of Kurthi?

Kurthi is currently in progress.

What are the main features of Kurthi?

Key features include: 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.

Tech Lead · 2025 – 2026· in progress

Kurthi

Leading the technical architecture, technology choices, coding standards, and release planning for Kurthi. Architecting scalable MongoDB schemas and implementing authentication, authorization, and admin tooling. Provisioning production infrastructure on DigitalOcean VPS with NGINX, reviewing code, and mentoring contributors.

TL;DR

Safal Bhattarai worked as Tech Lead on Kurthi, using Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, NGINX. Leading end-to-end development including frontend UI, backend APIs, user panel, super admin dashboard, and production infrastructure.

Tech stack

Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, NGINX, DigitalOcean.

What I built

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

Frequently asked questions

What is Kurthi?: Leading the technical architecture, technology choices, coding standards, and release planning for Kurthi. Architecting scalable MongoDB schemas and implementing authentication, authorization, and admin tooling. Provisioning production infrastructure on DigitalOcean VPS with NGINX, reviewing code, and mentoring contributors.
What technologies are used on Kurthi?: Kurthi is built with Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, NGINX, DigitalOcean.
What is Safal Bhattarai's role on Kurthi?: Safal Bhattarai worked as Tech Lead on Kurthi.
What is the status of Kurthi?: Kurthi is currently in progress.
What are the main features of Kurthi?: Key features include: 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.

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.