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Nischal Acharya — Full-Stack Developer

Frontend-first developer with full-stack delivery.

Nischal Acharya is a full-stack software engineer and developer based in Jhapa, Nepal, building fast, accessible web applications with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Laravel for global remote teams. With 2+ years of experience and 20+ projects shipped, Nischal focuses on sub-second performance, clean architecture, and intuitive interfaces — shipping worldwide.

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experience
2+ yrs
projects
20+
certs
15+

01. selected projects

Selected projects

Work from product launches to internal tools, built for performance, clarity, and real user impact. These are the pieces I bring to interviews first.

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PDFForge Viewer — Offline Windows desktop PDF reader application built with Electron and pdf.js by Nischal Acharya
desktop2026

PDFForge Viewer

A fast, private, offline desktop PDF viewer built with Electron and pdf.js. Ships as a Windows NSIS installer with file association for .pdf files.

  • Electron
  • JavaScript
  • pdf.js
  • electron-builder
PDFForge — Browser-based PDF toolkit for merging, splitting, and compressing PDFs built with Next.js and TypeScript by Nischal Acharya
tools2026

PDFForge

A browser-based PDF toolkit for merging, splitting, compressing, converting, and managing PDF files through a simple and efficient workflow.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • PWA
Issue Finder — Open-source GitHub issue search engine for good-first-issues built with Next.js, TypeScript, and GitHub API by Nischal Acharya
tools2026

Issue Finder

Search millions of GitHub issues and repositories with powerful filters. Find good-first-issues, help-wanted tasks, and hidden open-source opportunities.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • Supabase
  • Github Api
  • PWA
Nepal License Checker — Real-time smart driving license status lookup web app and npm SDK built with Next.js and Turso edge SQLite by Nischal Acharya
tools2026

Nepal License Checker

Real-time web tool and zero-dependency npm SDK to check Nepal smart-card driving license print status. Edge-cached Turso SQLite lookups with sub-85ms response times.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • Turso
  • npm package
  • PWA
Wavify — AI-powered music streaming web app built with Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, and Google Gemini AI by Nischal Acharya
web2026

Wavify

Spotify-like music streaming web app that plays audio via YouTube, with AI-assisted recommendations powered by Google Gemini.

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • Supabase
  • Gemini AI
  • Zustand
  • PWA
Kick Up Futsal — Full-stack multi-role futsal court reservation and management platform built with Laravel and PostgreSQL by Nischal Acharya
web2025

Kick Up Futsal

Final-year project: a futsal booking platform with dedicated user, manager, and admin dashboards for a smooth booking experience.

  • Laravel
  • PostgreSQL
  • JS
  • REST API

All Software Engineering Projects by Nischal Acharya

02. about me

About Me

A brief look into who I am and what drives me.

Nischal Acharya — Full-Stack React, Next.js, Node.js & Laravel Developer (Jhapa, Nepal · Remote Worldwide)

I build web products that help teams move faster and users complete tasks with less friction.

Working remotely from Nepal, I focus on code that is reliable, readable, and easy to maintain. In the last 2+ years, I've shipped 20+ projects across web, mobile, and developer tools.

This includes production platforms built in React, Next.js, and Laravel, as well as team-facing dashboards, automation tools, and developer utilities. BSc (Hons) Computing — Itahari International College, affiliated with London Metropolitan University.

Role

Full-Stack Developer

Stack

React · Next · Laravel

Status

Open to Roles

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03. skills & toolkit

Skills & toolkit

A concise, role-ready stack I use to build scalable web apps, APIs, and production systems. Type a command — or tap a shortcut — to explore.

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›frontend-stackReactNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptTailwind CSSHTMLCSSSass/SCSSBootstrap
›backend-apisNode.jsExpress.jsPHP/LaravelPythonDjangoC# /.NETJavaREST APIGraphQL
›databases-backendPostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLSQLiteFirebase
›mobile-frontendFlutterReact Native
›devops-backendAWSDockerKubernetesNginxVercel
›developer-toolsGitnpmLinuxPostmanFigma

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04. experience & education

Experience & Education

Where I've worked and studied — professional projects and academic history.

professional experience

  1. Full Stack Developer@ Kree Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd.

    Birtamode, Jhapa, Nepal · Contract · Remote

    Apr 2026 — Present

    Building a comprehensive School Management System to streamline academic and administrative operations for educational institutions.

    • Developing responsive, scalable web applications with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
    • Designing and implementing secure backend architecture, database models, and APIs with Prisma ORM
    • Modelling academic and administrative workflows backed by a PostgreSQL database
    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
    • Tailwind
    • Prisma
    • PostgreSQL

  2. Freelance Web Developer@ Self-Employed

    Remote · Freelance

    Jan 2023 — Present

    Working directly with clients to design and ship modern, responsive web applications tailored to their business needs.

    • Built 10+ responsive sites and apps across multiple industries
    • Improved site performance by ~40% through targeted optimisation
    • Implemented SEO best practices that grew organic traffic
    • Maintained 100% on-time delivery and client satisfaction
    • React
    • Next.js
    • Node.js
    • MongoDB
    • Tailwind
    • Firebase
    • Vercel

  3. Backend Developer Intern@ Shangrila Microsystem Pvt Ltd

    Kathmandu, Nepal · Internship

    Jun 2023 — Sep 2023

    Backend-focused internship alongside senior engineers — shipped production features in PHP and Laravel and learned the muscle of agile delivery.

    • Developed and maintained RESTful APIs in PHP and Laravel to serve front-end data needs
    • Designed database schemas and optimised SQL queries, reducing page load times
    • Implemented authentication and authorisation modules, hardening security for production
    • Took part in code reviews and adopted team coding standards
    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • REST APIs
    • Bootstrap
    Read Internship Case Study →

academic grounding

  1. BSc (Hons) in ComputingHonours Degree@ Itahari International College

    Sundar Dulari, Nepal

    2022 — 2024

    An honours degree awarded by London Metropolitan University (UK), built around hands-on software engineering, relational database design, IoT, and modern web development practice.

    • Built 'Kick Up Futsal' as the final-year project — a multi-role booking platform with dashboards for users, managers, and admins backed by a Laravel REST API
    • Developed an IoT bus-tracking system linking Arduino sensors to a live web dashboard via the Google Maps API
    • Relevant coursework: Web Development, Database Systems, IoT, and Software Engineering
    • Software Engineering
    • Database Systems
    • IoT
    • System Design
    View Final-Year Capstone Case Study →

05. certifications

Certifications

Badges and certificates from Google Cloud, Microsoft, AWS, and LinkedIn Learning — focused on AI, cloud, and core engineering.

06. contributions

Contributions

Grouped by repository — pull requests and feature adaptations merged across open-source communities.

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repositories
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07. writing & thoughts

Writing & thoughts

Notes on building software — lessons from real projects, an internship, and the work of becoming a better engineer.

TutorialSep 2026 · 8 min read

How I Built a Live GitHub Contribution Chart for My Next.js Portfolio

GitHub has no public API for the contribution graph, so I scrape the public page server-side and draw my own heatmap with a year filter. Here's how the whole thing goes together.

read more →
ExperienceNov 2025 · 6 min read

Three Months as a Backend Intern: What I Shipped and What I'd Do Differently

Lessons from a backend internship at Shangrila Microsystem — building Laravel REST APIs in a production codebase, and the things university doesn't teach you.

read more →
CareerOct 2025 · 5 min read

What Three Years of a Computing Degree Actually Taught Me

An honest look at the fundamentals that stuck from my BSc — and the gap between coursework and shipping something real.

read more →

08. frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers about my services, experience, technical qualifications, and availability.

Nischal Acharya is a Full-Stack Software Engineer specializing in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Laravel. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Computing from London Metropolitan University (UK) via Itahari International College. With 2+ years of experience and 20+ projects shipped, he builds fast, reliable, and accessible web applications for global clients and remote engineering teams worldwide.
My core technologies include React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript for modern frontend architecture, paired with Node.js/Express.js and PHP/Laravel on the backend. I work with PostgreSQL (Prisma), MySQL, SQLite (Turso), MongoDB, Supabase, and Firebase Firestore, and build cross-platform mobile and desktop apps with React Native, Expo, and Electron.
PDFForge & PDFForge Viewer provide browser and offline Electron desktop PDF tools. Issue Finder is an open-source GitHub issue search engine for discovering good-first-issues. Nepal License Checker automates driving license status lookups via edge-replicated Turso SQLite in sub-85ms and is available as a zero-dependency npm SDK (nepal-license-checker). Wavify is an AI-powered music streaming platform using Google Gemini, and Kick Up Futsal is a multi-role Laravel booking engine.
Yes, I work remotely with startups, agencies, and engineering teams across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia, and worldwide. I provide flexible time-zone overlap, fluent English communication, ~40% average performance improvements on client platforms, and 100% on-time milestone delivery.
Yes, I hold 15 professional certifications. From Google Cloud: Prompt Design in Vertex AI, Responsible AI, Introduction to Generative AI, and Introduction to LLMs. From Microsoft: Azure AI Fundamentals. From AWS: Academy Cloud Foundations plus Compute and Storage credentials. Additional certifications cover Laravel, React, Git, Python, Java, and software engineering.
Email me at Nischal060@gmail.com, call +977 9806081469, or message via WhatsApp at wa.me/9779806081469. You can also explore my open-source repositories on GitHub (@NischalAcharya060) and connect on LinkedIn. I typically respond within 24–48 hours and am open to discussing full-time roles, contracts, or collaborations.

09. get in touch

Get in touch

I read every message. Whether it's a role, a project, or a quick question — say hi.

fastest way

Nischal060@gmail.com→

Based in Gauradaha, Jhapa · Nepal. open to remote roles · worldwide. I typically respond within 24–48 hours and am available to discuss roles, contracts, or product collaborations.