Professional Experience

Teaching

Lecturer

Kathmandu University

Aug 2024 – current

Department of Artificial Intelligence | Panchkhal, Kavre

Courses Taught:

Structured ProgrammingObject Oriented Programming (OOP)Design and Analysis of Algorithms (DAA)Programming Paradigm for AIData MiningInformation RetrievalGIS and Remote Sensing

Visiting Lecturer

Kathmandu University

Dec 2021 – Aug 2024

Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Dhulikhel, Kavre

Courses Taught:

Structured ProgrammingObject Oriented Programming (OOP)Programming Paradigm for AIIntroduction to Computers

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Kathmandu University

Mar 2021 – Sept 2021

Department of Computer Science and Engineering | Dhulikhel, Kavre

Professional & Leadership

CTO Advisor — Surveillance Systems & Applied AI

Kyra Works Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2025 - Present
Project: "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

April 2025 - Present
Project: "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

Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
Project: "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.

July 2024 - Dec 2024
Project: "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

Mar 2023 – Aug 2024
  • 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

Nov 2022 – May 2023
  • 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

Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
  • 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

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
  • 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

Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
  • 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.