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About Sadhana

Full Stack Developer & Designer building things that work well.

Sadhana Sapkota

I'm a full-stack developer and designer based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Having started my career as a graphics and motion designer, I transitioned into software engineering and I now build backend systems, APIs, and products that are as functional as they are beautiful.

I specialize in Python (Django) and JavaScript (React, Next.js), and I'm deeply interested in backend engineering, scalable web architectures, and am learning more about blockchain and AI/ML centered development. I've worked across startups and established companies, shipping production software for multi-tenancy, agritech, DeFi, and AI-powered tooling.

My design background isn't a detour it's a differentiator. I care deeply about how things look and feel, which means the software I build is not only functional, but genuinely pleasant to use.

Open to freelance projects, research collaborations, and full-time roles in backend engineering. Working globally from Kathmandu.

Engineering

PythonDjangoFastAPINext.jsReactNode.jsSolidityPostgreSQLDockerGit

Design

UI/UX DesignFigmaBrandingPhotoshopIllustratorTypographyIllustration
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Years Experience
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Projects Shipped
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Hackathon Wins

Experience

Companies and projects I've shipped production software for.

Ongoing (Freelance)
Laundry Chowk
Full Stack Developer

Building a CMS and internal management system that handles orders, staff allocation, invoicing, delivery, branch management and a customer-facing portal.

  • CMS + internal operations platform (Django + Next.js)
Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
Level Nine
Django Backend Developer

Worked at two production-grade SaaS applications: a multi-tenant OTA using Django with PostgreSQL schema isolation, and Super Krishak, an agriculture app for farmers.

  • OTA Production multi-tenant flight booking platform
  • Super Krishak AgriTech app for Nepali farmer's training and skill development
Dec 2024 – Jul 2025
Clock B Business Technology
Django / Ethereum Backend Developer Trainee

Developed a decentralised finance platform using Solidity and Web3.py, including an Ethereum wallet with BIP-44 key derivation.

  • DeFi Staking & Lending Protocol
  • Ethereum HD Wallet
May 2024 – Dec 2024
Codeed Inc.
Frontend Developer Intern

Worked on two products using Node.js and Python Django, including an AI meeting transcription service and a restaurant ordering platform.

  • Glyph AI AI-powered meeting assistant
  • Orderly Food ordering application
Feb 2018 – Jan 2020
Cellapp Innovations SmartPalika
Graphics & UX/UI Designer

Designed interfaces for Nepal's top e-governance platform, used by 150+ municipalities. Covered UX research, component libraries, and print templates.

  • SmartPalika e-governance platform
  • ERP systems for municipalities
Mar 2016 – Nov 2017
Trek to Nepal
Graphics & Motion Designer (Freelance)

Created print and motion graphics for a 27-year-old travel organization, supporting sales goals and advertising campaigns.

  • Campaign ads
  • Motion graphics for marketing

Projects

Full-stack products built solo Django backends, Next.js frontends, payment integrations, and real deployments.

Nov 2023 – Jan 2024
Clinic Management System
Freelance · Django · Next.js
  • Patient management system tracking past diagnoses, current symptoms, and upcoming appointments
  • Doctor-facing appointment dashboard with full patient history at a glance
  • Stripe payment integration for consultation billing
Jan 2024 – Sep 2024
Real Estate App
Solo · Django · Next.js
  • Buy, sell, rent, and bid on properties with eSewa payment integration
  • Ethereum demo token integration for blockchain-backed property transactions
Mar 2024 – Aug 2024
Laundry Chowk
Freelance · Django · Next.js
  • CMS for order placement, delivery tracking, and RBAC across 5 user types Admin, Customer, Delivery, Accounts, and Branch Manager
  • Income, expense, and delivery analytics tracked per fiscal year
  • eSewa wallet integration to prevent payment fraud
  • Real-time order status and delivery tracking with OpenStreetMap integration
Jul 2024 – Aug 2024
E-commerce App
Personal · Django · Next.js
  • Full-stack e-commerce platform with inventory management, order processing, and delivery tracking
Sep 2024 – Nov 2024
IELTS Learning App
Solo · Django · Next.js
  • Practice platform covering all 4 IELTS sections Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing with timed modules
  • Personalised vocabulary learning with spaced repetition
  • eSewa and Khalti payment integration
Feb 2025 – Ongoing
Kaizen
Solo · Django · Next.js
  • Time management and habit-building app for people with ADHD, inspired by Routinery
Apr 2025 – Ongoing
Pragati
Solo · Django · Next.js
  • Multi-modal learning platform for children read, listen, play, and watch aligned with the school curriculum

Education

2021 – 2025
Asiae University
BICT (Hons)
2017 – 2019
National School of Sciences
Computer Science (+2)
2024 (6 months)
Virinchi College
Data Structures & Algorithms
2018 (Feb – Jun)
Life Computer Institute
Graphics & Web Design Diploma

Professional Certificates

Credentials earned across design, AI, and engineering.

Fusemachines
2025 AI Fellowship
AWS / Udacity
AI Scholarship Machine Learning Fundamentals Nanodegree
Coursera
Machine Learning Specialization - Deeplearning.AI
Hackedemia
Hello World to AI
Google
UI UX Design Certificate
Life Computer
Diploma in Graphics and Web Design

Awards & Recognition

Highlights from hackathons, competitions, and scholarships.

01
Women in AI Scholarship
Academic merit received at Virinchi College for academic performance.
Awardee (Solo)
02
CodeBrisk Hackathon
Hackathon at the highest altitude featured in Virinchi College & RoNB, organized by Herald College.
Winner (Team)
03
Uddhyam Hackathon
Infrastructure for development theme, built parking solution at Techspire College.
Winner (Team)
04
SecurityPal Hackathon
Waste Management System using IoT sensors controlled by dashboard.
Winner (Team)
05
Nepal Hacks / SecurityPal
Webapp connecting mothers with doctors to increase Postnatal care and decrease maternal mortality.
2nd Runner Up (Team)
06
Kathford Hackfest
Infrastructural solution hackathon.
2nd Runner Up (Team)
07
DeerHack IoT Track
Waste Management System using IoT integrated dustbins.
3rd Place (Team)
08
Birgunj Public Hackfest
Hackathon on sustainability, built a smart parking solution with IoT integration.
3rd Place (Team)
09
HEX Himalaya UI/UX
Built a gamified Children's Learning App UI.
Winner (Solo)
10
Virinchi Graphic Competition
College-wide graphic design competition on gender equality, designed a poster.
Winner (Solo)

Product Thinking

Business incubation and leadership programs on understanding how products become businesses. They helped me enable my product-scoped thinking.

Aarohi Program
FCA, Finland Embassy
2025
Otharo Program
King's College
2020