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0101 / ABOUT SURAJ KHADKA

More than code.The story behind the work.

I'm Suraj Khadka — an engineer and creative developer based in Kathmandu, Nepal. I build high-performance web systems, distributed products, and applied AI applications with an obsession for speed, architectural clarity, and bespoke visual craft.

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NEURAL.CORE // LIVE

100%SYNCED

APPLIED AI CORE

12msLATENCY

PRODUCTION VERIFIEDKATHMANDU · GLOBAL

04+

Years Experience

Production web, mobile & AI/ML

20+

Shipped Projects

SaaS, ERPs, health & commerce

10+

Satisfied Clients

Global & regional partners

99%

Performance Score

Core Web Vitals & SLA focus

RoleSoftware Engineer & Creative Developer
LocationKathmandu, Nepal (GMT +5:45)
EducationBIT (Computer Science & Engineering)
Primary LanguagesPython, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C, C++, C#, PHP, SQL
Focus AreasWeb Development, App Development, AI/ML, Data Science, Backend Engineering & Creative Motion
StatusAvailable for ambitious freelance & contract roles

02Who I Am — Identity & Ethos

Engineer at core,craftsman by design.

I operate at the convergence of robust software engineering and expressive creative development.

Born and raised with a curiosity for how complex systems operate, I started programming out of a fascination with creating tools that solve tangible everyday problems.

Over the past 4+ years, I have grown from building bespoke client interfaces into architecting mission-critical platforms: from school management systems and nationwide restaurant POS engines to multi-lingual AI astrology platforms with precise astronomical calculations.

Whether I am optimizing PostgreSQL query execution plans, setting up Dockerized CI/CD pipelines on AWS, or authoring 60fps WebGL/GSAP canvas animations, I believe engineering should feel invisible: effortlessly fast, resilient, and intuitive.

What I Do View Journey Timeline

03My Story — Path & Evolution

From curious experimentsto scaled systems.

The milestones that formed my engineering perspective — navigating from early algorithmic curiosity to architecting resilient, multi-platform software.

CHAPTER 012020 — 2021

The Curiosity That Drives Innovation

Every journey begins with asking 'how does this work?' and dismantling the machine.

My journey began with deep curiosity about web technology and systems architecture. I spent countless nights building scripts in C, Python, and JavaScript, discovering that writing code was the closest thing to digital alchemy.
Early experiments ranged from small algorithmic puzzles to practical utilities for peers. These formative years established my foundational discipline: understand the underlying runtime and protocols, not just the surface libraries.

Takeaway

Master fundamentals first; tooling changes, but foundational computer science principles endure.

CHAPTER 022022 — 2024

Engineering at Scale

Moving from experiments to mission-critical SaaS, ERPs, and high-traffic platforms.

At Kaal Bhairab Tech and Neptune TechZone, I took complete ownership of production web platforms, corporate portals, and client products spanning Nepal and international clients.
I designed HamroPDF.com to simplify document workflows for thousands of Nepali students, single-handedly architected Gauri (a unified school management SaaS), and engineered e-commerce backends with robust payment gateway integrations (eSewa, Khalti, bank integrations).
During this phase, I also led DevOps implementations — configuring self-managed VPS environments, Docker containers, and automated GitHub Actions pipelines targeting AWS EC2.

Takeaway

Architecture isn't what's drawn on a whiteboard; it's how reliably your system behaves at 3 AM under load.

CHAPTER 032025 — Present

The AI & Data Evolution

Synthesizing deep full-stack engineering with real-world applied AI and motion design.

Joining PlutoSyst, I engineered Vedic Kundali (aivedickundali.com), an ambitious cross-platform ecosystem combining Next.js and React Native over a shared PostgreSQL API.
The product integrates complex planetary math via the Swiss Ephemeris with custom LLM-powered Jyotish AI assistants capable of contextual reasoning across three languages (English, Nepali, Hindi).
Today, I continue expanding the boundaries of modern creative development — fusing WebGL, GSAP, and typography with robust microservices and intelligent agentic workflows.

Takeaway

The future belongs to engineers who can bridge rigorous backend resilience with emotional, delightful user experiences.

04Philosophy & Creed

Four tenets that defineevery line of code.

My engineering philosophy combines architectural discipline with deliberate craft — building systems that stand the test of time, traffic, and human scrutiny.

TENET 01
Clarity over Cleverness
Code is read ten times more often than it is written.
I prioritize clean abstractions, explicit types, and intuitive component architectures over esoteric shortcuts. Maintainability is the ultimate competitive advantage for growing products.
- Self-documenting architectures and predictable APIs
- Type safety from database schema to client UI
- Zero hidden magic or undocumented side effects
TENET 02
Relentless Performance
Speed is the most fundamental feature of any digital product.
High performance isn't an afterthought; it is budgeted from day one. I obsess over sub-second First Contentful Paint, optimized Core Web Vitals, lightweight bundle budgets, and minimal database queries.
- Server-side rendering & static edge caching
- Zero-layout-shift (CLS) visual stability
- Database indexing and connection pool hygiene
TENET 03
Craft & Micro-Interactions
The delta between ordinary and iconic is found in the details.
A great product shouldn't just function—it should evoke delight. Thoughtful typography, smooth spring physics, subtle magnetic feedback, and cohesive color palettes transform software into an experience.
- Purposeful motion that respects reduced-motion preferences
- Harmonic typographic scales & optical hierarchy
- Tactile responsiveness to user intent
TENET 04
Pragmatic AI Integration
Solve real human problems, not technological hype.
I view Artificial Intelligence not as a marketing novelty, but as a cognitive amplifier. I integrate LLMs, RAG retrieval pipelines, and automation only when they tangibly reduce friction or unlock new capabilities for users.
- Grounded context retrieval over hallucination
- Privacy-first handling of sensitive data
- Graceful degradation when models are unavailable

05Journey & Milestones

Proven in the arena ofproduction delivery.

A chronicle of the teams, products, and institutions where I have solved hard problems and delivered real business value.

2026 — PresentExperience
Software Engineer · PlutoSyst
- Built Vedic Kundali (aivedickundali.com), an AI-powered Vedic astrology platform, owning both the Next.js web application and the React Native mobile app end-to-end over a shared PostgreSQL REST API.
- Implemented precise astrological computation — birth charts (D1–D60), Vimshottari & Yogini dashas, transits, and a Panchanga / Bikram Sambat Hindu calendar — using the Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsha.
- Developed an AI Jyotish assistant (LLM) that interprets a user's own chart, dashas, and transits and responds in English, Nepali, and Hindi; added a Karma-points system with eSewa, UPI, and mobile-banking payments.
- Built a full-stack restaurant POS system (React, Node.js/Express, PostgreSQL, React Native) covering both web and mobile ordering flows.
- Next.js
- React Native
- PostgreSQL
- Node.js
- Express
- REST API
- LLMs
Jul 2023 — 2024Experience
Software Engineer · Kaal Bhairab Tech
- Delivered full-stack web/mobile products and ML systems for clients across Nepal, owning projects end-to-end from architecture through deployment.
- Developed backend services for a live US-based e-commerce client (Organic Fiber, New Orleans) with Node.js/Express, integrating third-party APIs for order and payment processing.
- Built HamroPDF.com, an all-in-one PDF SaaS (editing, merging, and document workflows) on the MERN stack, serving Nepali students and professionals.
- Developed core platform features for Lekhaak.com, a subscription-based Nepali creative-writing platform connecting thousands of readers and writers nationwide.
- Single-handedly designed and built Gauri, a school-management SaaS spanning attendance, assignments, fee collection, communication, and real-time analytics; deployed and maintained on a self-managed VPS.
- React
- Node.js
- Express
- Django
- REST Framework
- MongoDB
- Next.js
- VPS
- ML Systems

06Core Values — Behavioral Ethos

Principles that anchorevery decision.

Skills can be taught; character and craftsmanship are forged through discipline. These principles govern how I work and collaborate.

001
Extreme Ownership
From the first line of code to production uptime.
I treat every product as if it were my own company. I don't stop at completing tickets; I look ahead at edge cases, security vulnerabilities, and deployment reliability.
Commitment to end-to-end stewardship.
002
Continuous Curiosity
Always a student of the craft.
The technological landscape moves quickly. I continuously experiment with emerging paradigms—from fine-tuning transformers to exploratory 3D graphics—to keep my solutions on the cutting edge.
Constant learning and rapid adaptation.
003
Empathy & User-Centricity
Software is built for humans, not compilers.
Technical complexity is meaningless if an interface causes confusion. I design workflows from the user's perspective, ensuring accessibility, clarity, and delight across every touchpoint.
Inclusive and accessible experiences.
004
Resilience & Integrity
Honest communication, unyielding standards.
I value transparent timelines, straightforward technical trade-off discussions, and code that remains reliable under real-world constraints without cutting corners.
Zero compromise on security and reliability.

07What I Do — Capabilities

Four core disciplines,one holistic skillset.

From low-latency database queries to fluid 60fps canvas animations, I provide full lifecycle engineering for ambitious digital products.

01
Web & App Development
Full-Stack & Mobile Engineer
Building scalable, SEO-optimized web applications and cross-platform mobile apps using Next.js, React, React Native (iOS & Android), TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Backed by high-throughput Node.js, Express, or Django APIs.
- Custom SaaS platforms & enterprise multi-tenant web systems
- Cross-platform mobile apps for iOS & Android (React Native)
- High-throughput APIs, dynamic portals & payment gateways
- Next.js
- React
- React Native
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Node.js
- Django
- PostgreSQL
02
Creative Development & Motion
Interactive Developer
Elevating standard interfaces into award-winning web experiences using GSAP, Three.js, Canvas 2D, and Framer Motion for smooth, cinematic visual storytelling.
- Interactive 3D scenes & mathematical simulations
- Scrubbed scroll storytelling & text masking
- Physics-driven micro-interactions & magnetic controls
- GSAP 3
- Three.js
- React Three Fiber
- Canvas API
- Framer Motion
- Lenis
03
AI/ ML & DATA SCIENTIST
Applied AI & Intelligent Agents
Architecting end-to-end Machine Learning models, Data Science pipelines, and Applied AI systems — spanning predictive analytics, deep learning, exploratory data analysis, RAG architectures, and autonomous intelligent agents.
- Machine learning models & predictive analytics (Scikit-Learn, PyTorch)
- Data science pipelines, EDA, statistical modeling & automated ETL workflows
- RAG architectures, vector search & semantic document intelligence
- Multilingual AI assistants & autonomous agents with domain guardrails
- Python
- PyTorch
- Scikit-Learn
- Pandas / NumPy
- Gemini / OpenAI
- LangChain / RAG
- Vector DBs
- FastAPI
04
Cloud, DevOps & Security
DevOps Engineer
Deploying resilient infrastructure with Docker, AWS (EC2, S3), GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, Nginx reverse proxies, SSL security, and proactive CEH vulnerability audits.
- Automated zero-downtime deployment pipelines
- Containerized microservices & environment isolation
- Security hardening & OWASP Top 10 mitigation
- Docker
- AWS EC2
- GitHub Actions
- Nginx
- Linux / Ubuntu
- PostgreSQL
- Redis

08Skills & Technical Arsenal

Typed, modern andtested in production.

A curated inventory of the languages, frameworks, databases, and DevOps tools I deploy to craft dependable systems.

Frontend & Interface
- React 19 / Next.jsExpert
  App Router, SSR, Server Components
- TypeScriptAdvanced
  Strict typing, generics, robust contracts
- Tailwind CSS 4Expert
  Design tokens, responsive fluidity
- GSAP & ScrollTriggerAdvanced
  Complex timeline orchestrations
- Three.js & WebGLIntermediate
  3D scenes, shaders, canvas math
- React NativeAdvanced
  Cross-platform iOS & Android apps
Backend & Systems
- Node.js & ExpressExpert
  Event-driven microservices & REST APIs
- Python & DjangoAdvanced
  ORM, DRF, secure backend services
- PostgreSQL & PrismaAdvanced
  Relational models, indexes, pooling
- MongoDB & SupabaseAdvanced
  NoSQL patterns, real-time sync
- C# & .NETCompetent
  Enterprise MVC & desktop utilities
- RESTful & GraphQLAdvanced
  Clean contracts, idempotency, caching
AI, Cloud & DevOps
- Docker & ContainersAdvanced
  Multi-stage builds, compose networks
- AWS (EC2, S3, Cloud)Advanced
  Cloud deployments & DNS routing
- CI/CD & GitHub ActionsAdvanced
  Automated test & deploy pipelines
- LLMs & RAG PipelinesAdvanced
  Context injection, prompt engineering
- Nginx & Linux OpsAdvanced
  Reverse proxy, rate limiting, SSL
- Cybersecurity (CEH)Intermediate
  OWASP review, sanitize, auth flow

09Beyond the Screen — Human Dimensions

Curiosity that spansfar beyond the terminal.

The personal interests, perspectives, and creative pursuits that replenish my problem-solving energy and ground my work.

Exploration & Photography
Himalayan Perspectives
Living in Nepal surrounded by the Himalayas offers a continuous reminder of scale and humility. Hiking mountain trails and capturing panoramic landscapes helps reset creative focus.
- Valley viewpoints & Annapurna circuits
- Landscape photography
- Endurance & patience
Experimental Lab
Creative Code & Shader Art
When not working on client architectures, I prototype mathematical animations, particle simulations, and generative canvas art to explore visual geometry.
- GLSL shaders & canvas math
- Generative typography
- Audio-reactive algorithms
Intellectual Curiosity
Reading & System Thinking
Deep reader of software architecture books, biographies of visionary engineers, cognitive psychology, and philosophy. Understanding people is the first prerequisite to building software.
- System design & distributed computing
- Stoic & Eastern philosophy
- Human-computer interaction
Tactile Engineering
Hardware & Craftsmanship
Appreciation for physical mechanical engineering: custom mechanical keyboard builds, fine-tuned developer ergonomics, and clean minimalist workstations.
- Custom mechanical switches & lube
- Cable management & workspace design
- High-efficiency setups

10Let's Build Together

Ready to engineersomething exceptional?

I am currently accepting select freelance projects, high-impact consulting contracts, and innovative full-time opportunities. Let's discuss how I can bring technical precision and creative craftsmanship to your vision.

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More than code.The story behind the work.

More than code.The story behind the work.

Engineer at core,craftsman by design.

From curious experimentsto scaled systems.

The Curiosity That Drives Innovation

Engineering at Scale

The AI & Data Evolution

Four tenets that defineevery line of code.

Clarity over Cleverness

Relentless Performance

Craft & Micro-Interactions

Pragmatic AI Integration

Proven in the arena ofproduction delivery.

Software Engineer · PlutoSyst

Software Engineer · Kaal Bhairab Tech

Principles that anchorevery decision.

Extreme Ownership

Continuous Curiosity

Empathy & User-Centricity

Resilience & Integrity

Four core disciplines,one holistic skillset.

Web & App Development

Creative Development & Motion

AI/ ML & DATA SCIENTIST

Cloud, DevOps & Security

Typed, modern andtested in production.

Frontend & Interface

Backend & Systems

AI, Cloud & DevOps

Curiosity that spansfar beyond the terminal.

Himalayan Perspectives

Creative Code & Shader Art

Reading & System Thinking

Hardware & Craftsmanship

Ready to engineersomething exceptional?

More than code.The story behind the work.

Engineer at core,craftsman by design.

From curious experimentsto scaled systems.

The Curiosity That Drives Innovation

Engineering at Scale

The AI & Data Evolution

Four tenets that defineevery line of code.

Clarity over Cleverness

Relentless Performance

Craft & Micro-Interactions

Pragmatic AI Integration

Proven in the arena ofproduction delivery.

Software Engineer · PlutoSyst

Software Engineer · Kaal Bhairab Tech

Principles that anchorevery decision.

Extreme Ownership

Continuous Curiosity

Empathy & User-Centricity

Resilience & Integrity

Four core disciplines,one holistic skillset.

Web & App Development

Creative Development & Motion

AI/ ML & DATA SCIENTIST

Cloud, DevOps & Security

Typed, modern andtested in production.

Frontend & Interface

Backend & Systems

AI, Cloud & DevOps

Curiosity that spansfar beyond the terminal.

Himalayan Perspectives

Creative Code & Shader Art

Reading & System Thinking

Hardware & Craftsmanship

Ready to engineersomething exceptional?