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Rajan Gaire — Portfolio

Software Developer crafting robust digital systems.

Specializing in full-stack engineering with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern database architectures. Focused on building intuitive user interfaces backed by scalable, high-performance services.

Resume / CV
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3+ Years
Engineering Experience
15+
Completed Projects
React • Node • TS
Core Stack
Scalable & Clean
Code Architecture
01Background & Philosophy

Building software with purpose and technical rigor.

I am a Software Developer driven by solving real-world challenges through resilient software engineering and elegant interfaces.

With extensive hands-on experience in full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems—specializing in React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, and database management—I build end-to-end applications that are both reliable under heavy loads and delightful to use.

My background encompasses the complete development lifecycle: from scoping system requirements and architecting database schemas to designing RESTful APIs, securing authentication flows, and deploying to cloud environments.

I take pride in continuous improvement, actively exploring modern architectural patterns, performance benchmarks, and edge-native paradigms to keep engineering standards sharp.

Key Areas:Full-Stack Web AppsRESTful & GraphQL APIsDatabase OptimizationUI/UX SystemsModern CI/CD

Clean Architecture

Writing modular, self-documenting code with reusable patterns and separation of concerns.

Performance First

Optimizing bundle sizes, database query latency, and rendering lifecycles for instant responses.

User-Centric Design

Bridging the gap between robust engineering and intuitive, accessible user interfaces.

LocationKathmandu, Nepal (Remote)
Primary FocusFull-Stack TypeScript & Next.js
Continuous LearningAI Systems & Edge APIs
02Technical Capabilities

Core stack & engineering toolkit.

A comprehensive overview of the programming languages, frameworks, and developer tools I use to architect full-scale web applications.

React.js
Advanced

Hooks, Context, SSR/CSR patterns, component architecture

Next.js
Advanced

App Router, Server Components, API routes, SEO optimization

TypeScript
Advanced

Strict typing, generics, interfaces, type inference

JavaScript (ES6+)
Advanced

Asynchronous programming, closures, event loop, DOM

Tailwind CSS
Advanced

Responsive layouts, theme variables, arbitrary values

Redux / Zustand
Proficient

Global state management, selectors, actions, middleware

HTML5 & CSS3
Advanced

Semantic markup, CSS Grid, Flexbox, keyframe animations

Node.js
Advanced

Event-driven runtime, streams, file system, clustering

Express.js
Advanced

Middleware architecture, routing, error handling, security

RESTful APIs
Advanced

Resource modeling, HTTP status codes, pagination, rate limiting

Socket.io
Proficient

Real-time bidirectional event-based communication

Authentication (JWT & OAuth)
Advanced

Secure cookies, token rotation, RBAC access control

MongoDB & Mongoose
Advanced

Document modeling, aggregation pipelines, indexing

MySQL
Proficient

Relational schema design, normalization, complex joins

PostgreSQL
Proficient

ACID compliance, relational queries, structured indexing

Prisma ORM
Proficient

Type-safe database client, schema migrations, relations

Git & GitHub
Advanced

Branching strategies, PR workflows, merge resolution, Git CLI

Docker
Working Knowledge

Containerization, Dockerfile creation, multi-stage builds

Postman
Advanced

API testing, automated request collections, environment variables

Vercel / Cloud Deployment
Advanced

Automated deployments, preview environments, DNS & analytics

VS Code & Linters
Advanced

ESLint, Prettier configuration, debuggers, productivity tooling

Continuous Evolution

Constantly exploring performance optimizations, edge functions, and developer tooling.

Type Safety Scalable APIs Responsive UI
03Featured Engineering Work

Selected projects & system builds.

Each project represents a practical solution solving real-world challenges, built with clean code and production-ready design patterns.

Full Stack
Featured

NovaCart — Full-Stack E-Commerce Platform

A production-grade e-commerce application equipped with end-to-end shopping workflows, secure Stripe payment gateway integration, dynamic product filtering, and an administrative order & inventory control dashboard.

Key Architecture Highlights:
  • Stripe webhook & payment processing integration
  • Role-based access control (Admin & Customer portals)
  • Optimized MongoDB aggregation pipelines for product search & filters
  • Responsive cart state management with persistent storage
Next.jsTypeScriptNode.jsExpressMongoDBStripe APITailwind CSS
Full Stack
Featured

TaskFlow — Real-Time Collaboration Hub

A team collaboration and workflow management platform featuring real-time interactive Kanban boards, live presence indicators, instant notifications, and project analytics.

Key Architecture Highlights:
  • Bidirectional real-time state synchronization using Socket.io
  • Drag-and-drop task ordering with optimistic UI updates
  • Team permissions, workspace invites, and activity audit logging
  • Clean REST API layer with rate limiting and JWT auth
ReactNode.jsSocket.ioExpressMongoDBTailwind CSSZustand
Full Stack
Featured

InsightPulse — AI SaaS & Analytics Dashboard

A modern software-as-a-service analytics platform that visualizes customer engagement trends, tracks API latency metrics, and provides automated intelligence summaries.

Key Architecture Highlights:
  • Interactive high-performance charts and telemetry graphs
  • PostgreSQL schema with Prisma ORM type-safe queries
  • Next.js Server Actions and cached data revalidation
  • Dark / Light theme support with custom exportable reports
Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLPrismaRechartsTailwind CSS
Backend & Full Stack

SphereNet — Social Networking & Media Engine

A community social application facilitating user profiles, multimedia sharing, threaded comments, follower networks, and content discovery feeds.

Key Architecture Highlights:
  • Optimized MySQL relational data models for feed ranking
  • Secure cloud image processing with Cloudinary CDN
  • JSON Web Token (JWT) auth with refresh token rotation
  • Sanitized user inputs and structured error boundaries
ReactNode.jsMySQLExpressCloudinary APIJWT
Full Stack

DineEasy — Table Reservation & Booking System

An automated reservation platform engineered for restaurants to manage live table capacities, customer scheduling, menu catalogs, and automated email confirmations.

Key Architecture Highlights:
  • Automated conflict-detection scheduling engine
  • Transactional email notifications via Nodemailer
  • Custom administrative shift and seating management
  • Mobile-first responsive booking workflow
ReactNode.jsMongoDBExpressPrismaNodemailer
Frontend

SkyCast — Geospatial Weather & Radar Intelligence

A responsive meteorological application rendering hyper-local forecast data, 7-day weather trends, atmospheric barometrics, and instant city search with offline caching.

Key Architecture Highlights:
  • Direct integration with OpenWeather API and geolocation
  • Dynamic atmospheric themes reflecting current climatic conditions
  • Unit conversions (Metric & Imperial) with persistent preferences
  • Ultra-fast bundle size with Vite and zero unnecessary dependencies
ReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSOpenWeather APIVite
04Career Progression

Professional experience.

A timeline of my hands-on software development roles, delivering real value and scalable software.

Full Stack Web Developer

Tech Solutions Inc.Full-timeKathmandu / Remote
2023 — Present
  • Architected and deployed full-stack web applications utilizing Next.js, React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
  • Engineered database optimizations and query indexes that reduced API response latency by 40%.
  • Constructed secure authentication systems featuring JWT token rotation and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to implement continuous integration and code review standards.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptNode.jsMongoDBExpressDockerGit

Frontend Developer

Digital AgencyContractKathmandu
2022 — 2023
  • Engineered highly responsive, accessible web interfaces from high-fidelity Figma specifications.
  • Refactored legacy UI components to modern React 18 functional patterns and modular Tailwind CSS.
  • Integrated RESTful API endpoints and managed complex client state with Redux Toolkit and React Query.
  • Enhanced Core Web Vitals scores across client landing pages, boosting SEO performance and load times.
ReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSRedux ToolkitREST APIsGit

MERN Stack Developer Intern

StartUp LabsInternshipKathmandu
2021 — 2022
  • Assisted in developing core features for client web applications using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js.
  • Authored automated unit tests and participated in daily standups and sprint planning sessions.
  • Investigated and resolved frontend rendering defects and edge-case backend validation errors.
MongoDBExpressReactNode.jsJavaScriptGit
05Academic Background & Credentials

Education, certifications & honors.

Formal Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Tribhuvan University / Affiliated Campus

2019 — 2022

Graduated with a strong academic foundation focusing on software engineering principles, algorithms, relational databases, data structures, and distributed computer systems.

Key Coursework & Focus:
Data Structures & AlgorithmsDatabase Management SystemsObject-Oriented ProgrammingWeb TechnologiesOperating SystemsSoftware Engineering

Honors & Recognitions

  • University Hackathon Winner — Best Full-Stack Web Application (2022)
  • Dean's List for Academic Performance & Software Engineering Excellence
  • Final Year Capstone Project — High Distinction in Distributed Systems

Professional Certifications

Full Stack Web Development (MERN)

Udemy / Specialized Bootcamp

2023

Advanced JavaScript & ES6+ Architecture

freeCodeCamp

2022

React & Next.js Architecture Masterclass

Frontend Masters / Online

2022

Node.js & Express RESTful API Engineering

Udemy

2022
06Initiate Contact

Let's build something exceptional together.

Whether you have an upcoming project, are looking to hire a full-stack engineer, or simply want to connect—my inbox is always open.

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