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BIOGRAPHY & BACKGROUNDABOUT SANDEEP

Crafting digital products with intention & care.

Full-stack developer based in Kathmandu, Nepal, specializing in Next.js, robust API architectures, and fluid user experiences.

Sandeep Tharu
LOCATIONKathmandu, Nepal
EXPERIENCE5+ Years
AVAILABILITYOpen for contracts

The Journey

My journey into software engineering started with curiosity about how the web connects people across continents. Over the years, that curiosity transformed into a relentless pursuit of craftsmanship—learning how to balance rigorous backend engineering with intuitive, responsive design.

I've had the privilege of architecting products for high-growth startups, specialized agencies, and distributed engineering teams. Whether designing relational database schemas in PostgreSQL or fine-tuning micro-animations in React and Framer Motion, I strive to make software feel invisible, reliable, and delightful.

Development Philosophy

01 / CLARITY OVER CLEVERNESS
Maintainable Code

Writing code that any engineer can pick up, understand, and build upon without friction.

02 / SPEED IS A FEATURE
Sub-Second Execution

Optimizing database queries, caching layers, and bundle sizes to ensure instant feedback.

03 / INCLUSIVE BY DEFAULT
Accessibility (a11y)

Ensuring high contrast, screen reader compatibility, and full keyboard navigation.

04 / END-TO-END OWNERSHIP
From Spec to Edge

Taking complete responsibility from initial product discovery to deployment and monitoring.

Beyond the Terminal

When I'm not writing code or reviewing pull requests, you can usually find me exploring new hobbies and creative outlets:

Open Source
Experimenting with lightweight tools and UI libraries.
Technical Reading
Deep diving into distributed systems and database internals.
Lo-Fi & Ambient Audio
Coding soundtracks and sound design.
Artisanal Coffee
Pour-overs and specialty roasts.
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
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
AVAILABLE FOR SELECT CONTRACTS & ENGAGEMENTS

Have a project in mind?

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.