Hi, I'm Rajan Pandey

Senior Software Engineer

Experienced Software Engineer with 4+ years of expertise in Python backend development, cloud-native solutions, and machine learning integration. Passionate about building scalable systems and leading high-performing teams.

+977-9860900031
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Kathmandu, Nepal
Rajan Pandey
About Me

Passionate About Building Scalable Solutions

With over 4 years of experience in software engineering, I specialize in Python backend development, cloud-native architectures, and machine learning integration. I'm passionate about creating efficient, scalable systems that drive business value.

Performance Optimization

Improved system performance by up to 45% through advanced optimization techniques

Team Leadership

Led teams of 2-4 developers with proven track record in project delivery

High-Impact Projects

Delivered critical projects like Dalfin and Shikshya with measurable results

Recognition

3-time merit scholarship recipient and published researcher

My Journey

Starting as a Computer Engineering student with a passion for technology, I've evolved into a senior software engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and mentoring teams.

My expertise spans from building robust backend systems with Django and FastAPI to implementing machine learning models and optimizing cloud infrastructure. I believe in continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technology trends.

Backend Development 85%
Team Leadership 40%
Machine Learning 35%
DevOps & Cloud 45%
Technical Skills

Technologies I Work With

A comprehensive toolkit built through years of hands-on experience in software development, machine learning, and system architecture.

Languages

Python JavaScript Bash SQL

Frameworks

Django FastAPI Flask DRF Jinja2 Superset

Databases

PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL Redis BigQuery PostGIS SQLite

Machine Learning

TensorFlow Keras PyTorch NumPy Scikit-learn Pandas Matplotlib

ORMs & Database Tools

SQLAlchemy Tortoise ORM SQLModel Alembic Django ORM Pydantic

Developer Tools

Docker Git VS Code Nginx Celery Pre-commit Hooks

DevOps & Cloud

Docker AWS EC2 S3 RDS Heroku Nginx GitHub Actions Uvicorn Gunicorn

Authentication & Security

JWT OAuth2.0 CSRF/XSS Protection Rate Limiting Compression HTTPS with Nginx/Let's Encrypt

Architecture & Design

REST API Event-Driven WebRTC Async Programming Microservices Websocket SSE Multitenancy (Schema and Database)

Testing & Quality

Pytest Unittest Postman Selenium API Loading Test

Soft Skills

Leadership Problem-solving Communication Client Interaction Team Collaboration Mentoring Project Ownership
Professional Experience

My Career Journey

Over 4 years of progressive experience in software engineering, from intern to senior developer, consistently delivering high-impact solutions and leading successful teams.

Senior Software Engineer

BrainTip AI Dec 2023 – Nov 2025 Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Optimized system performance by 45% through raw SQL tuning, binary compilation, and extensive codebase cleanup
  • Integrated Apache Superset dashboards into the Dalfin platform with secure OAuth2-based access
  • Enhanced Django and PostgreSQL performance by 15% and reduced manual work by 60% via automation
  • Built dynamic form builder, BI analytics module, sandbox environment, and drag-and-drop quiz system
  • Created BERT-based NLP classifier with 92% accuracy and deployed LocalDalfin with secure multi-host architecture
  • Developed dynamic workflow engine for process automation using BFS with event-driven triggers
Python Django FastAPI Superset PostgreSQL Apache Superset BERT OAuth2 BFS DevOps Deployment AWS Microservices SQLAlchemy SQLModel Tortoise

Senior Backend Developer and Team Lead

Youth Innovation Lab Jul 2023 – Dec 2023 Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Led and managed multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines
  • Implemented real-time rankings for quiz system in Shikshya online learning platform
  • Updated BIPAD portal, improving performance by 20% through compression, DB aggregation, and caching
  • Developed Django packages for protected media delivery and chunked resumable file uploads
  • Designed and implemented SSO server for secure user authentication
  • Restructured TagMe project, improving system performance and reducing load times by 35%
Django Redis SSO Real-time Systems Performance Optimization SSE Microservices Compression and Rate Limiting

Backend Developer and Team Lead

Youth Innovation Lab Dec 2022 - Jul 2023 Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Led a team of 2–4 developers, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing feedback
  • Designed and developed SmartServices for service bookings, access validation, and analytics
  • Designed modular architecture and quiz system for Shikshya learning platform
  • Optimized database operations in Bipad and TagMe portals, improving query performance by 25%
Django PostGIS Jinja2 Team Leadership System Architecture Database Optimization Database Optimization Docker

Python/Django Developer

Mango Software Solutions Nov 2021 – Dec 2022 Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Designed and developed Election-plus platform using Django with analytics and Redis caching
  • Built and enhanced Prabhu Bank's intranet tools including account opening and notification systems
  • Delivered WWF ALIGN (NGO) with dynamic form builder, configuration system, and analytics using MongoDB
  • Developed account management, budgeting, and reporting modules for University ERP
Django DRF PostgreSQL Redis MongoDB Analytics Banking Systems Websocket Schema Multitenancy WebRTC Celery

Data Science Intern

Blackcoffer Consulting Jun 2021 – Sep 2021 Remote
  • Built automated data scraping pipelines integrated with BigQuery and deployed to Heroku
  • Designed Google Data Studio dashboards for analytics and reporting
  • Contributed to NLP-based research projects involving text mining and classification
Python BigQuery Google Data Studio NLP Data Scraping
Education

Academic Background

Strong foundation in computer engineering with focus on practical applications and research in machine learning and computer vision.

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University

Oct 2016 – Jan 2021 Grade: B+ Lalitpur, Nepal

Achievements

3-time Merit Scholarship Recipient

Recognized for academic excellence and consistent performance throughout the program.

Key Projects

Facial Landmark Detection (Major Project)

Advanced computer vision project focusing on real-time facial feature detection and analysis.

Animal Recognition System (Minor Project)

CNN-based system for automated animal species identification and classification.

Core Subjects

Data Structures & Algorithms Database Management Systems Software Engineering Computer Networks Machine Learning Computer Vision Web Technologies Object-Oriented Programming

Licenses & Professional Certifications

Coursera

Comprehensive program covering data science methodologies, Python programming, data visualization, and machine learning techniques.

Python Data Analysis Machine Learning Data Visualization SQL

Coursera

Deep learning specialization focusing on neural network architectures and convolutional neural networks for computer vision.

Deep Learning Neural Networks CNN TensorFlow Computer Vision

Coursera

Fundamentals of Python programming with focus on interactive applications and game development.

Python Interactive Programming Game Development GUI Programming

HackerRank

Scalar Types, Operators and Control Flow, Strings, Collections and Iteration, Modularity, Objects and Types and Classes

Python class Strings Iteration Types

Research & Publications

"Animal Recognition System Based on CNN"

NJSE Vol I, Issue 08/2020

National Journal of Science and Engineering, National College of Engineering

Abstract

This research presents a comprehensive study on developing an automated animal recognition system using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). The system demonstrates high accuracy in identifying and classifying various animal species from digital images, contributing to wildlife conservation and biodiversity monitoring efforts.

Key Contributions
  • Developed a robust CNN architecture for multi-class animal classification
  • Achieved high accuracy rates through advanced data preprocessing and augmentation
  • Provided comprehensive performance analysis and comparison with existing methods
Convolutional Neural Networks Python TensorFlow Computer Vision Image Processing Deep Learning
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Get In Touch

Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!

Contact Information

Location

Kathmandu, Nepal