Hello, I'm SHISHIR BHURTEL

Backend Developer

Crafting scalable web solutions with modern technologies and best practices.

Node.js
React
Golang
Postgres
Shishir Bhurtel
Currently
Open to Work
About Me

Get to know me

My journey, experience, and what drives me as a developer
About Shishir Bhurtel
Experience
5+ Years

Who am I?

I'm Shishir Bhurtel, a passionate Full Stack Developer Engineer with over 5 years of experience building and deploying web applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems with frameworks like React, Next.js, and Node.js.

My journey in technology began with a deep curiosity about how softwares work, which led me to explore various aspects of software development. Today, I find fulfillment in creating elegant solutions to complex problems and sharing knowledge with the community.

When I'm not coding, you can find me contributing to open source projects, writing blogs, or exploring the latest technologies to keep my skills sharp.

Name:

Shishir Bhurtel

Email:

bhurtelshishir@gmail.com

Location:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Availability:

Open to opportunities

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Experience

Professional Journey

My career path and the companies I've had the privilege to work with
Full Stack Developer (Contract)
AppCentric (US)December 2024 - Present

Working on BackToIt and BidStruct projects, optimizing RESTful APIs, and developing user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Optimized RESTful APIs, enhancing response times by 10% and reducing database query times by 8%
  • Integrated third-party services and implemented caching strategies
  • Developed and integrated React.js and Redux.js for government-based bidding platform
  • Contributed to creating an intuitive and user-friendly interface

Technologies:

Node.js
Express.js
React.js
Redux.js
MongoDB
Full Stack Developer (Contract)
TijgerSoftware, GermanyApril 2024 - September 2024

Drove the organization to remarkable achievements, helping to accomplish multiple national-level projects in Netherlands and Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Express.js, Next.js, and MongoDB
  • Implemented secure authentication with OAuth and JWT
  • Integrated Stripe API for payment processing
  • Collaborated on React.js frontend development
  • Worked on national-level projects, including a government exam assigning platform in PayloadCMS
  • Implemented Domain-Centric Architectures
  • Improved backend architecture to handle more than 100K concurrent users

Technologies:

Express.js
Next.js
MongoDB
OAuth
JWT
Stripe API
React.js
PayloadCMS
Freelance Web Developer
Fiverr, UpworkDecember 2020 - March 2024

Offered custom web development services on popular platforms like Fiverr and Upwork, specializing in Node.js-based software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Completed over 75 tasks (orders) with over 40 unique clients worldwide
  • Gained 'Level 2' status on Fiverr and 'Top Rated' on Upwork in a short period
  • Consistently delivered high-quality results exceeding client expectations
  • Maintained transparency and open communication with clients

Technologies:

Node.js
JavaScript
Web Development
Skills

Technical Expertise

A comprehensive overview of my technical skills and proficiency levels

Languages

JavaScript95%
TypeScript90%
Python60%
Go50%

Backend

Node.js95%
Express.js90%
Fastify65%
RESTful APIs95%

Frontend

React.js90%
Redux.js85%
Next.js80%
HTML/CSS90%

Database

MongoDB90%
MySQL85%
PostgreSQL80%
Redis75%

Tools & DevOps

Git90%
Docker85%
AWS80%
Jenkins75%

Development Practices

Test-Driven Development85%
Refactoring90%
Extreme Programming80%
Clean Code90%
Projects

Featured Work

A showcase of my most significant projects and technical achievements
Tranquil.AI - Your AI companion for mental wellness
Tranquil.AI - Your AI companion for mental wellness
Python
Next.js
AI
+1

Journal your thoughts, track your mood, and receive personalized insights to improve your mental wellbeing.

ShareDirect - A peer to peer file transfer application
ShareDirect - A peer to peer file transfer application
Golang
Next.js
WebRTC
+2

A peer-to-peer file transfer application that allows users to share files directly between devices without uploading them to a server.

ChatUp - Realtime Chat Application
ChatUp - Realtime Chat Application
Node.js
Express.js
WebSockets
+2

A feature-rich chat application with private messaging, group chats, file sharing, and end-to-end encryption.

Education

Academic Background

My educational journey and qualifications
Patan Multiple Campus
Bachelors in Computer Science and Information Technology

2022 to 2026 (expected)

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Information Technology.

Trinity International College
High School

2019 to 2020

Completed high school education with a GPA of 3.64.

Blog

Latest Articles

Insights, tutorials, and thoughts on development and technology
A comprehensive guide for PostgreSQL indexing
Apr 12, 2023
12 min read
A comprehensive guide for PostgreSQL indexing

PostgreSQL is one of the most widely used open-source relational database management systems. Because of its powerful capabilities, adaptability, and scalability, it is frequently used by developers and businesses. Indexing, one of PostgreSQL’s key features, is essential for increasing query performance and enhancing overall database efficiency.

Understanding the internal architecture of Slack: How Slack sends millions of messages at a time?
April 3, 2023
10 min read
Understanding the internal architecture of Slack: How Slack sends millions of messages at a time?

The architecture of Slack is built to manage enormous volumes of data in real-time, guaranteeing that messages are delivered promptly and consistently. Slack’s design is based on a distributed system that spans numerous data centers across the world.

Django vs Express, Which Framework should you choose?
March 12, 2023
12 min read
Django vs Express, Which Framework should you choose?

The success of your web application development depends on selecting the appropriate framework. Choosing the right solution for your project might be challenging with so many possibilities on the market.

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Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Email

contact@shishirbhurtel.com.np

Phone

+977 9800000000

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