Sandeep.
Sandeep Tharu

HI, I'M SANDEEP

Product &
UX Designer

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“I help founders who cares about their user to design thoughtful and impactful apps, not just another slop”

FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT
WEB APPLICATIONS
UI ENGINEERING
NEXT.JS APP ROUTER
TYPESCRIPT
DATABASE ARCHITECTURE
OPEN SOURCE
SYSTEM DESIGN
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
TAILWIND CSS
FULL-STACK DEVELOPMENT
WEB APPLICATIONS
UI ENGINEERING
NEXT.JS APP ROUTER
TYPESCRIPT
DATABASE ARCHITECTURE
OPEN SOURCE
SYSTEM DESIGN
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
TAILWIND CSS
02 / 07FEATURED PROJECTS

Selected Work

A selection of products, applications, and digital experiences I've built with focus on craft, usability, and scale.

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CodeSpec ERP
Full-Stack Web Application
2025

CodeSpec ERP

An enterprise resource planning platform engineered to streamline business operations, inventory, and cross-team workflows.

Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLPrisma+1 more
Waitlist App
Web Application
2025

Waitlist App

A modern waitlist management platform with real-time positional updates, referral mechanics, and an intuitive onboarding workflow.

Next.jsTypeScriptSupabaseTailwind CSS+1 more
Project Flow Platform
SaaS
2024

Project Flow Platform

A focused SaaS project management platform built for distributed engineering teams who value clarity, speed, and minimal noise.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsPostgreSQL+1 more
Aura Commerce
Full-Stack Development
2024

Aura Commerce

A headless e-commerce store with editorial visual merchandising, sub-second page transitions, and Stripe checkout integration.

Next.jsTypeScriptStripeTailwind CSS+1 more
Nexus AI Productivity
AI Application
2024

Nexus AI Productivity

An intelligent workspace assistant that synthesizes documents, extracts action items, and drafts contextual summaries.

Next.jsTypeScriptOpenAI APIPinecone+1 more
FinTrack Dashboard
Web Application
2023

FinTrack Dashboard

A privacy-focused personal finance and wealth management dashboard with asset allocation tracking and cashflow forecasting.

TypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSSRecharts+1 more
5+
Years building software
Architecting web systems and fluid user interfaces
20+
Projects shipped
From early-stage MVPs to enterprise platforms
10+
Core technologies
Mastered across frontend, backend, and DevOps
100%
Commitment to quality
High attention to detail, accessibility, and speed
03 / 07PHILOSOPHY & BACKGROUND

More than just code.

I care about the details behind great software — from architecture and performance to interaction and user experience.

Sandeep Tharu
Sandeep Tharu
Product & UX Designer
LOCATION
Kathmandu, Nepal
STATUS
Available for work

I am a full-stack engineer based in Kathmandu with a passion for building robust web applications and intuitive interfaces. Over the last 5+ years, I've collaborated with startups and agencies across the globe to turn ambitious technical challenges into production-ready software.

My philosophy centers on simplicity, maintainability, and end-user empathy. Good software isn't just about writing clever algorithms—it's about creating resilient systems that load in milliseconds, feel tangible to the touch, and solve practical business problems.

Architecture First

Clean boundaries, normalized schemas, and zero redundant bloat.

Sub-second Speed

Edge caching, aggressive bundle optimization, and high Lighthouse scores.

Tactile Interaction

Natural spring physics, haptic feedback, and accessible keyboard navigation.

Continuous Craft

Strict type safety, automated end-to-end testing, and clean git history.

04 / 07SERVICES & EXPERTISE

What I do

From idea to production, I help turn complex problems into simple, high-performing digital experiences.

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01

Full-Stack Development

End-to-end web applications with robust foundations.

From database schema design to clean user interfaces, I engineer production-ready web applications that scale with your business and deliver exceptional performance.

Core Deliverables
Next.js full-stack applications
Robust REST & GraphQL APIs
Database architecture (PostgreSQL, Supabase, Prisma)
Authentication & role-based permissions
Backend microservices & serverless endpoints
02

Frontend Development

Fluid, high-performance interfaces built for all screens.

Crafting performant, accessible, and responsive user interfaces using modern React ecosystem tools. Every interaction is fast, predictable, and delightful.

Core Deliverables
React & Next.js client-side architectures
TypeScript codebases with strict type safety
Tailwind CSS responsive design systems
State management & caching strategies
Cross-browser & cross-device compatibility
03

UI Engineering

Design systems and micro-interactions with polish.

Bridging the gap between design and engineering. I turn static Figma frames into living, breathing design systems with micro-animations and accessibility baked in.

Core Deliverables
Custom component libraries & design systems
Framer Motion micro-interactions & transitions
Full WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
Subtle interactive animations & haptics
Core Web Vitals & performance optimization
04

Product Development

Translating concepts into shippable digital products.

Partnering with founders and engineering leaders to iterate rapidly from MVP concept to market launch, focusing on user feedback and clean code maintainability.

Core Deliverables
Rapid MVP development & validation
SaaS dashboards & internal tools
Third-party API & payment integrations (Stripe)
Technical architecture consulting & audits
Deployment pipelines & CI/CD automation
TECH STACKENGINEERING TOOLKIT

Tools I work with

Curated technologies and libraries I leverage daily to engineer fast, resilient, and maintainable software.

TypeScript
5+ Years
JavaScript (ES6+)
6+ Years
Next.js (App Router)
4+ Years
React 19
5+ Years
Node.js
4+ Years
Tailwind CSS
4+ Years
shadcn/ui
2+ Years
Framer Motion
3+ Years
HTML5 & Semantic Web
6+ Years
CSS3 / Modern Layouts
6+ Years
PostgreSQL
4+ Years
Prisma ORM
3+ Years
Supabase
2+ Years
MongoDB
3+ Years
REST & GraphQL APIs
5+ Years
Git & GitHub
6+ Years
Docker
3+ Years
Vercel
4+ Years
AWS Basics
2+ Years
Postman / Bruno
4+ Years
05 / 07CAREER PATHWAY

Experience

A chronological history of my engineering roles, key achievements, and the products I've contributed to.

2025 — Present
Remote / Kathmandu

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Studio Craft & Co.

Leading technical architecture for high-impact web products, scaling Next.js applications, and mentoring junior engineers.

  • Architected enterprise-grade SaaS web applications serving 200k+ monthly active users
  • Standardized shared component libraries and reduced feature delivery cycle time by 30%
  • Spearheaded database optimization efforts resulting in 50% lower API latency
Next.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLTailwind CSSDocker
2023 — 2025
Kathmandu, Nepal

Full-Stack Developer

Vanguard Tech Labs

Built resilient REST & GraphQL APIs, internal tooling, and client-facing web portals for fintech and healthcare clients.

  • Engineered real-time data streaming pipelines using WebSockets and Redis
  • Integrated secure third-party payment gateways and identity verification workflows
  • Collaborated closely with product designers to ship pixel-perfect, accessible UI components
ReactTypeScriptExpressPrismaPostgreSQLSupabase
2021 — 2023
Kathmandu, Nepal

Frontend Developer

Nexus Digital Agency

Crafted responsive websites, e-commerce storefronts, and interactive web applications for international brands.

  • Built over 15 high-converting marketing websites and web applications
  • Achieved 95+ Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores on all delivered storefronts
  • Introduced automated accessibility auditing into the team's CI/CD pipeline
JavaScriptReactNext.jsCSS3 / SCSSTailwind CSSFigma
06 / 07METHODOLOGY

How I work

A structured, collaborative approach to delivering high-impact digital products on time with zero surprises.

01PHASE

Understand

Deeply research the domain, user pain points, business goals, and technical constraints before writing a single line of code.

Stakeholder alignment
User requirements
Technical feasibility
Success metrics
02PHASE

Plan

Define architecture, database schema, API contracts, interactive component boundaries, and milestone execution strategies.

Schema modeling
Design tokens & wireframes
System architecture
Sprint roadmapping
03PHASE

Build

Develop the product with clean, type-safe, modular, and maintainable code. Continuous integration and frequent demo reviews.

Next.js & TypeScript
Strict type safety
Modular componentry
Unit & integration tests
04PHASE

Refine

Optimize performance, polish animations, ensure WCAG accessibility, deploy to edge infrastructure, and monitor user feedback.

Core Web Vitals auditing
WCAG accessibility
Zero-downtime deployment
Telemetry & analytics
TESTIMONIALSCOLLABORATOR FEEDBACK

Kind words from people I've worked with

Notes and recommendations from founders, design partners, and engineering leaders.

Sandeep has an exceptional ability to turn complex design requirements into seamless, lightning-fast code. His attention to detail, typography, and interaction nuances sets him apart from most full-stack developers.

Alex Morgan
Head of Product · Vanguard Tech Labs
Collaborator on enterprise SaaS platforms

Working with Sandeep was effortless. He delivered our e-commerce platform ahead of schedule, with zero regressions and Lighthouse scores in the high 90s. His code is clean, modular, and easy for any team to maintain.

Elena Rostova
Founder & Creative Director · Aura Lifestyle
Client for custom storefront engineering

A developer who truly cares about craft. Sandeep doesn't just write code; he thinks through the user experience, edge cases, and accessibility from day one. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat.

Marcus Chen
Engineering Manager · Studio Craft
Engineering lead on design system buildout
LABS & PROTOTYPESEXPLORATIONS

Things I've been exploring

Side projects, creative experiments, open-source utilities, and UI interaction labs.

Minimalist Ray Tracer in WebGL
2025
UI Experiment
GLSL / Three.js

Minimalist Ray Tracer in WebGL

Real-time browser shader exploring diffuse reflections, spherical ray-casting, and ambient occlusion.

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Palette Generator CLI
2024
Tool
Node.js / TypeScript

Palette Generator CLI

Terminal CLI tool that generates accessible contrast-ratio compliant HSL color ramps for Tailwind CSS.

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Dynamic Island Web Notification Kit
2024
Prototype
Framer Motion

Dynamic Island Web Notification Kit

An interactive, expandable notification pill with fluid spring physics inspired by Apple's Dynamic Island.

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Micro Markdown Engine
2023
Open Source
TypeScript

Micro Markdown Engine

A zero-dependency 3KB markdown parser with AST generation and syntax highlighting hooks.

Explore Prototype
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Have a question that isn't covered here? Feel free to reach out directly through the contact page and I'll be glad to help.

I specialize in building full-stack web applications, modern SaaS platforms, bespoke e-commerce experiences, and robust internal tooling. Most of my work involves taking products from technical conception through architecture, API development, and fluid UI implementation.

AVAILABLE FOR SELECT CONTRACTS & ENGAGEMENTS

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Let's build something meaningful.

If you have an idea, product, or technical challenge you'd like to discuss, I'd love to hear about it. Let's turn your vision into exceptional software.