About Me
An IT & AI professional with a Master’s in Information Technology, currently a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at Kathmandu University. I specialize in NLP, large language models, computer vision, machine learning, and IoT-based environmental monitoring. Also a music enthusiast, composer, and band member.
Professional Journey
Teaching
Lecturer
Kathmandu University
Department of Artificial Intelligence | Panchkhal, Kavre
Visiting Lecturer
Kathmandu University
Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Dhulikhel, Kavre
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Kathmandu University
Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Dhulikhel, Kavre
Structured Programming
Leadership & Innovation
CTO Advisor — Surveillance Systems & Applied AI
Kyra Works Pvt. Ltd.
Intelligent Surveillance and Theft Prevention System
- Advised on system architecture and long-term technology roadmap for an AI-enabled surveillance platform.
- Guided the design of video analytics pipelines for object detection, activity recognition, and anomaly detection.
- Provided technical oversight on backend services, data storage strategies, and real-time event processing.
- Supported edge and cloud-based model deployment strategies in security-critical environments.
- Worked with engineering leadership to align development with performance, scalability, and maintainability best practices.
Lead Developer — Air Quality Data Platform
EPIC Air Quality Fund (Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago), Global Clean Air Data Initiative
Development of Multitenant Air Quality Dashboards for Local Governments, Schools, and Parents inside Kathmandu Valley using Live Outdoor Sensor Data
- Architected a scalable multitenant dashboard for real-time visualization of air quality data.
- Developed backend pipelines for high-frequency ingestion, processing, and storage of PM2.5 and related metrics.
- Designed role-based dashboards and alerting mechanisms for non-technical users.
Technical Officer — Disaster Technology & Innovation
FOREWARN Disaster Hackathon Nepal, GD Labs and Research Pvt. Ltd., Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR), and Start Network Nepal
FOREWARN Disaster Hackathon Nepal – Technology-driven Solutions for Anticipatory Action and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Provided technical mentorship and evaluation support for teams developing disaster forecasting and early warning prototypes.
- Guided the application of data science, GIS, IoT, and machine learning in real-world disaster risk reduction contexts.
Lead IoT Solutions Architect & Full Stack Developer
The Asia Foundation, Data for Development Nepal, and GD Labs and Research Pvt. Ltd.
Enhancing Urban Resilience: Integrating IoT and Citizen Science with Urban Data Portal DMAPs (Janakpurdham) to Mitigate Heatwave Vulnerability
- Designed and deployed low-cost temperature and humidity sensor systems.
- Developed backend services and dashboards for real-time data collection and visualization.
Earlier Industry Experience
Senior AI Researcher & Developer (Part-time)
Green Decision Labs and Research Pvt. Ltd., Pulchowk, Lalitpur
- Developed an Android-based Early Warning System (EWS) application using government flood datasets.
- Contributed to heatwave mapping, AQI data scraping pipelines, and IoT sensor integration projects.
- Presented technical findings and recommendations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
IT Project Manager
Crupee Software Development Pvt. Ltd., Baluwatar, Kathmandu
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects, including a restaurant management system and the Kathmandu Bus Line system.
- Defined project objectives, scope, and deliverables in coordination with stakeholders.
- Applied Agile methodologies to improve delivery timelines and team coordination.
- Conducted risk assessment and mitigation planning throughout project lifecycles.
- Managed project resources and communicated progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
Full Stack Developer (Freelance)
Green Decisions Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Sankhamul, Kathmandu
- Developed landing page and responsive web application using Vue.js front-end and Django back-end technologies.
Front-end Developer (Freelance)
Aparajita Group Pvt. Ltd., New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
- Designed and implemented user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers to deliver intuitive and visually consistent interfaces.
- Ensured responsive behavior across devices and browsers.
Data Analyst Intern
Tekkon Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Baluwatar, Kathmandu
- Collected and analyzed datasets using Excel and Python.
- Assisted in building data models and basic predictive analytics workflows.
- Prepared reports and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
Technical Arsenal
Programming & Frameworks
Data Engineering & Analytics
Search & Information Retrieval
Cloud & Accelerated Computing
DevOps & Software Engineering
IoT & Edge Systems
Education
M.Tech Information Technology
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Thesis: “Large Vocabulary Continuous Nepali Speech Recognition: An End-To-End Approach”. Supervisor: Dr. Bal Krishna Bal, Head of Department, DoCSE, Kathmandu University.
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Certifications & Engagements
Top 100 Qualifier, Kathmandu Metro Idea and Innovation 2080 (KMII 2080) Program, Kathmandu Metropolitan City – HeatWave Alert Project.
Linguistic Society of Nepal (2021): Presented research on continuous Nepali speech recognition.
ICON 2021 (International Conference on Natural Language Processing): Presented work on end-to-end Nepali speech recognition systems.
Judge — ECOTHON (2023): Served as a judge at ECOTHON, organized by FECAM, Kathmandu University, evaluating technology-driven environmental solutions.
Judge — GeoAI Hackfest, NEPGEOM (2025): Evaluated geospatial and AI-driven solutions, with a focus on remote sensing, spatial analytics, and real-world environmental applications.
Training & Workshops
Nepal Winter Machine Learning & Data Science School (NWMLDS 2021)
Completed intensive training on machine learning and data science fundamentals, including supervised learning, deep learning concepts, and applied data-driven problem solving.
FECAM (June 2023)
Delivered a hands-on workshop on environmental monitoring and low-cost sensor systems at Kathmandu University, focusing on sensor deployment, data acquisition, and real-time environmental data analysis.
Krishi Bikas Office, Dhulikhel, Kavre (Dec 2024 & 2025)
Conducted capacity-building workshops on applied GIS and remote sensing for environmental and agricultural analysis, covering: Spatial analysis using ArcGIS and QGIS; Study area delineation and land use/land cover (LULC) mapping; Supervised classification of satellite imagery and interpretation of results.