Backend Developer & DevOps Engineer
Building Scalable Systems & Infrastructure
I'm a backend specialist with expertise in Laravel, PHP, and DevOps. I build robust, scalable systems for mission-critical applications with a focus on government-scale projects and digital transformation.
With experience in multi-tenant architecture, microservices, and infrastructure optimization, I help teams create resilient systems that perform under pressure. I'm passionate about clean code, best practices, and creating solutions that matter.
Currently, I'm focused on building zero-downtime deployments, optimizing database performance, and architecting systems that can handle complex business requirements at scale.
Career Path
Professional Experience
Mid Level Backend Developer & DevOps
CellApp
March 2024 – Present
Lead architect on SmartPalika platform serving 850,000+ citizens. Responsible for backend architecture, DevOps infrastructure, system scaling, and mentoring junior developers.
- •Architected event-driven systems using Laravel queues and observers, handling millions of daily transactions
- •Designed and deployed zero-downtime deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and Supervisor monitoring
- •Optimized system performance by 40% through Redis caching, database query optimization, and N+1 query fixes
- •Built secure government-grade RESTful APIs with JWT authentication, rate limiting, and comprehensive API security
- •Managed production Linux infrastructure, configured Nginx reverse proxies, and implemented CI/CD automation
- •Mentored 3+ junior developers, established code review standards, and led PHP unit testing implementation
- •Implemented monitoring and logging solutions using Laravel Telescope and system-level observability
Junior Backend Developer
CellApp
Sept 2023 – March 2024
Built foundational backend features for the SmartPalika platform. Focused on API development, database design, and learning modern Laravel practices.
- •Developed RESTful API endpoints for citizen services and admin panels using Laravel 10
- •Designed and optimized database schemas with proper indexing for high-volume queries
- •Implemented MVC architecture for multiple admin modules with Blade templating and form validation
- •Wrote comprehensive unit and feature tests using PHPUnit for API endpoints and service classes
- •Collaborated with senior developers using Git workflow, code reviews, and agile methodologies
- •Debugged and fixed production issues, improving response times by optimizing Eloquent queries
- •Learned and implemented design patterns (Repository, Service, Factory) in codebase
Laravel Backend Developer Intern
CellApp
Dec 2023 – Sept 2023
First professional experience building backend systems. Contributed to SmartPalika platform features and learned industry best practices.
- •Built authentication and authorization modules using Laravel's built-in Auth system
- •Created CRUD endpoints for municipality and citizen data management
- •Implemented input validation and error handling for API responses
- •Participated in daily standups, code reviews, and agile sprint planning
- •Learned version control using Git and collaborated with team on feature branches
- •Fixed bugs identified in QA and contributed to platform stability
Featured Work
Selected Projects
SmartPalika→
National Digital Governance Platform
850,000+ citizens served
Government-scale SaaS transforming public service delivery across 100+ municipalities in Nepal.
- •Multi-tenant architecture with SSO using Laravel Passport
- •Mass notification system handling 10K+ concurrent users
- •Reduced document processing from 15 days to 2-3 days
- •Comprehensive audit logging for government compliance
Social Welfare Council Platform→
Government Digital Transformation
Nepal's major public-sector digitization
Engineered centralized platform replacing paper-based NGO workflows with digital governance systems.
- •Dynamic reporting engine with PDF/Excel/CSV export
- •Granular role-based access control across organizations
- •Comprehensive audit logging and accountability mechanisms
- •Enhanced governmental oversight and transparency
LexusCRM→
Education Management Platform
International student recruitment
Built unified CRM system for managing student lifecycles with real-time communications.
- •Optimized database schema for complex relationships
- •WebSocket integration with Laravel queue workers
- •Automated appointment scheduling and workflows
- •Seamless visa and enrollment process integration
PowerDNS + Admin Setup→
Infrastructure Automation Project
Passion Project
Automated installation script for PowerDNS Authoritative Server with PowerDNS-Admin web interface. Simplifies DNS infrastructure management with one-line deployment.
- •Fully automated installation on Ubuntu/Debian systems
- •Includes MariaDB backend and Gunicorn WSGI server
- •Optional DoH (DNS over HTTPS) and DoT (DNS over TLS) support
- •Production-ready with security best practices and systemd integration
Expertise
Skills & Technologies
Backend Development
Databases & Caching
DevOps & Infrastructure
Frontend
Specializations
Tools & Platforms
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Native
Hindi
Conversational
Infrastructure
DevOps & Deployment Excellence
I design and maintain scalable, reliable infrastructure that powers mission-critical government systems. From automated CI/CD pipelines to zero-downtime deployments, I ensure applications run smoothly at scale.
Infrastructure & Deployment
CI/CD & Automation
Process Management
Caching & Performance
Security & Monitoring
Logging & Observability
Zero-Downtime Deployments
Implemented blue-green deployments and rolling updates ensuring 100% uptime for government systems serving 850K+ users.
Automated CI/CD Pipelines
Built production-grade pipelines with automated testing, security scans, and multi-environment deployments reducing deployment time by 75%.
Infrastructure as Code
Managed reproducible infrastructure configurations enabling easy scaling and disaster recovery with minimal manual intervention.
Let's Talk
Get In Touch
Interested in collaborating on digital transformation projects or discussing backend architecture? I'm always open to meaningful conversations about government systems, scalable architecture, and civic technology.
Designed & developed with Next.js, React & Tailwind CSS