Kushal Dhakal — DevOps & Software Engineer
Kathmandu, Nepal

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kushaldhkl
GitHub: github.com/hussu010

Summary

DevOps and Software Engineer with 5+ years building and operating cloud infrastructure and shipping full-stack products end to end — including a SaaS I built and sold solo. I turn broken deployment pipelines into fast, reliable ones (cut production deploys from 2 months to 1 week across 60+ services) and own systems across the stack, from Terraform-managed infrastructure to the frontend.

Projects

Products I designed, built, and shipped solo — frontend, backend, and infrastructure.

Wishverse · Acquired

wishverse.app

AI video generator that turns personal memories and stories into personalized video wishes with AI avatars and narration. Built and shipped solo, acquired in 2026. Next.js · TypeScript · Express.js · MongoDB · AWS

Dharke

dharke.com

AI trading signals for the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) — automated technical pattern detection with buy/sell/hold calls, plus portfolio tracking, price alerts, and relative strength analysis. Next.js · TypeScript · Express.js · FastAPI · MongoDB · AWS — three services: web UI, REST API, and AI engine.

Vinehook

vinehook.com

AI-powered short-form video platform for faceless and niche-authority creators. Generates finished 9:16 videos for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts in minutes, while keeping the creator in control of script, recurring character, and hooks. Next.js · TypeScript · Express.js · MongoDB · AWS

Skills

  • Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Ruby
  • Frameworks: React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Heroku
  • DevOps Tools: Docker, Terraform (IaC), GitHub Actions, CI/CD
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
  • Monitoring: Sentry
  • Other: Git, RESTful APIs, Agile Methodologies, Linux

Experience

DevOps Engineer

Fetchly | May 2024 - Present

  • Built scalable and highly available infrastructure on AWS to support multiple applications.
  • Set up efficient CI/CD pipelines to facilitate seamless application deployments.
  • Conducted incident management and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues.
  • Advocated and implemented automated processes to improve efficiency.
  • Built the entire infrastructure from scratch using Terraform.
  • Leading the migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS cloud.

AWS DevOps Engineer

Fetchly | Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Developed and successfully implemented a vision to fix a broken DevOps operation in a startup company. The product consists of a disparate mix of 60+ serverless and containerized applications and Terraform-based IaC (infrastructure as code) repositories running in an AWS public cloud environment. Deployment frequency to production increased from 2 months to 1 week and continues to improve.
  • Collaborated closely with the QA team to identify and resolve issues promptly, ensuring seamless deployment and stability of applications in production.

Full Stack Engineer

Fetchly | Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Migrated critical production APIs from .NET to Ruby on Rails, resulting in a 40% reduction in API response time, ensuring smooth transition and maintaining functionality.
  • Implemented a DevOps approach utilizing Docker for containerized deployments and CI/CD for builds, testing, and faster rollouts with fewer errors.
  • Integrated critical external services (Shopify, Onfleet, Logic Broker, Katana, Sentry) to create a unified platform, streamlining order management, logistics, inventory, and error monitoring. This resulted in improved operational efficiency and significantly reduced manual effort.

Full Stack Engineer

THENEWBOSTON | Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Spearheaded the development of multiple high-impact blockchain projects, fostering collaboration among 400 active contributors.
  • Collaborated with the internal team to optimize the developer experience, boosting development efficiency by 30% and reducing feature development time by 25%.
  • Engineered a highly successful swap tool, enabling seamless token trading for various cryptocurrencies, resulting in a trade volume surpassing $100k.
  • Mentored and aided developers across diverse projects, facilitating the seamless integration of the blockchain into multiple successful ventures.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON | Feb 2024

Awards and Certificates

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Jan 2024
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate — Sep 2025