Available for senior engineering roles

Hi, I'm Seema Thapa.

I build scalable web applications with JavaScript, Python, and the cloud.

Senior Software Development Engineer with 5+ years shipping full-stack products across ed-tech, mobility, and content platforms. I care about clean architecture, thoughtful code reviews, and mentoring the engineers around me.

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Based in Kathmandu, Nepal · seema.thapa@innovatetech.co

About

A quick introduction.

I've spent the last five years developing scalable web applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams — primarily in JavaScript and Python, across full-stack frameworks and cloud tooling. I enjoy the whole lifecycle, from architecture and prototypes to production monitoring, and I've spent the last few years leading feature delivery, running code reviews, and mentoring junior developers at Innovate Tech.

Skills

The tools I reach for most often.

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonJavaC

Frameworks

ReactNext.jsNode.jsDjangoReduxTailwind CSSJest

Databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBMySQL

Cloud & DevOps

AWSDockerGitGrafana Faro

Experience

Five years of shipping software, teaching, and leading.

Jul 2022 — Present
Kathmandu, Nepal
Senior Software Development Engineer
Innovate Tech
- Led design and delivery of on-demand admin features, a chat system, and multiple academic delivery applications.
- Improved versioning, caching, and monitoring across the platform, reducing recurring production issues.
- Authored detailed impact documentation that supported decision-makers and cut delivery issues significantly.
- Mentored junior developers and interns through daily assignments and code reviews across internal projects.
Oct 2019 — Jun 2022
Kathmandu, Nepal
Software Development Engineer
Insight Workshop
- Engineered projects across Mobility as a Service, CMS, and ed-tech from inception through production.
- Built proof-of-concepts for video editing software and chat systems in JavaScript and Python.
- Ran feasibility testing and delivered final versions to stakeholders, PMs, and executives.
- Practiced agile with daily scrums and structured user story planning; interviewed engineering candidates.
Apr 2019 — Sep 2019
Kathmandu, Nepal
Software Engineer Trainee
Insight Workshop
- Built foundational skills in Git, PEP8, file/data handling, and PostgreSQL schema design.
- Shipped a capstone content management system using Django REST Framework and AngularJS.
Nov 2018 — Feb 2019
Pokhara, Nepal
Web Developer Intern
Virtual Technologies
- Researched divide-and-conquer and page-rank algorithms for integration into an existing product.
- Analyzed news delivery system models and compiled detailed reports on growth potential.
Oct 2017 — Oct 2018
Pokhara, Nepal
Computer Science Teacher
Gyan Bhoomi Secondary School
- Mentored 135 students in grades 4–8 on fundamental computer science concepts.
- Designed practical assignments and school activities to make learning engaging.