I am a highly motivated software engineer with a master's degree in computer engineering and over 7 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a deep understanding of software development, problem-solving, and system architecture. I am driven to explore new technologies, push my limits, and continually improve my skills. I excel at overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Learning and developing new things remain at the core of my professional journey, as I aim to deliver impactful and reliable software solutions.

Ashin Shakya

I am a highly motivated software engineer with a master's degree in computer engineering and over 7 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a deep understanding of software development, problem-solving, and system architecture. I am driven to explore new technologies, push my limits, and continually improve my skills. I excel at overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Learning and developing new things remain at the core of my professional journey, as I aim to deliver impactful and reliable software solutions.

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I am a highly motivated software engineer with a master’s degree in computer engineering and over 7 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a deep understanding of software development, problem-solving, and system architecture.

I am driven to explore new technologies, push my limits, and continually improve my skills. I excel at overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. Learning and developing new things remain at the core of my professional journey, as I aim to deliver impactful and reliable software solutions.

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Language

Nepali
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Khalti Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led multiple teams of developers, integrated various payment gateways, and built secure RESTful APIs using Django and PostgreSQL. Implemented OAuth 2.0 and JWT for secure authentication, and contributed to CI/CD pipelines with Docker for scalable deployments. Collaborated with front-end teams (React/Vue) to create seamless user interfaces and ensured platform compliance with fintech security standards and regulatory requirements.
Python Developer at Pathway Technologies and Services
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Developed web applications using Python and Django, designed RESTful APIs, and optimized PostgreSQL schemas and queries. Identified bottlenecks with Python profilers, refactored code for better concurrency and reduced latency. Built dynamic front-end interfaces with HTML/CSS/JS and contributed to real-time agriculture systems.
Software Engineer at Khalti Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed secure & scalable fintech systems handling millions of transactions/day. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, mentoring juniors and leading dev squads. Involved in daily reporting and operational tasks to ensure smooth system performance and business continuity. Integrated Fonepay, NepalPay QR networks, Cross-border wallets, IWFT, Escrow and others. Implemented AutoPayment and dynamic QR. Managed code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and ensured high system reliability. Led and coordinated voluntary user data migration from IME to Khalti, ensuring data integrity, minimal downtime, and a seamless transition for end users.
Python Developer at Pathway Technologies & Services
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Built agriculture-based real-time platform GeoKrishi using Django & PostgreSQL. Architected GPS-enabled farm tracking, soil/weather data, and crop monitoring. Designed efficient DB schema and developed RESTful APIs for web/mobile apps. Worked with frontend stack: HTML, CSS, JS, jQuery for responsive UIs. Integrated GPS, weather APIs, pest alert system, and NPK fertilizer calculator. Integrated pest/weather alerts, market price scraping, and NPK fertilizer recommendations.
Software Developer / System Architect at Geokrishi - Agriculture App
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Involved in critical decisions on system architecture and database optimization for handling agricultural data using PostgreSQL. Designed and built a system to track detailed information on farmer farms, including crop types, planting schedules, and growth stages. Integrated GPS/geolocation features to monitor farm locations, analyze soil health, weather conditions, and farming resources based on precise location. Implemented real-time notifications, weather forecasting, pest management features, and data-driven recommendations (NPK Calculator) to optimize resource usage. Scraped real-time market data and included price displays for various crops to help farmers make informed decisions.

Education

Masters in Computer Engineering at Nepal College of Information Technology
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor in Computer Engineering at Advanced College of Engineering and Management
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master's in Computer Engineering at Nepal College of Information Technology Balkumari, Lalitpur
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering at Advanced College of Engineering and Management Kupondole, Lalitpur
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Master's in Computer Engineering
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Agriculture & Mining, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services