Pujan Lamichhane
Software Engineer
EXPERIENCE
BlueStone Africa, South Africa
April 2022 - Feb 2025
As Lead Developer & Senior Software Engineer (Freelance & Full-Time)
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Built the platform from scratch as a freelance developer and later
joined full-time as a Senior Software Engineer.
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Led a team of six developers in designing, developing, and maintaining
SKILLS
Backend:
Python, Django, Django REST
Framework, FastAPI,
Microservice Development,
Node.js
Frontend:
the platform.
TypeScript, React, Next.js
The platform is used by the Government of South Africa to efficiently
Databases:
manage and track assets across departments.
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Chitwan,Nepal
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SQL: MySQL, PostgreSQL
Ensured the system was scalable, secure, and optimized for
NoSQL: MongoDB, CosmosDB
performance.
(Azure environment), Redis
Other:
Fuse Machines, Nepal
Cloud: AWS, Azure
June 2020 - Sep 2021
As a mid level software engineer (Full-Stack)
DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes,
● Joined as a Mid-Level Python Developer with a focus on full-stack
development.
● Worked on a wide variety of projects across different domains,
contributing to both backend and frontend components.
● Utilized technologies such as Python, Django, React, and PostgreSQL to
CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Server Management: Linux
Leadership & Project
Management: Jira, Notion,
Agile Practices
build scalable and maintainable applications.
EDUCATION
Tribhuvan University, Nepal- Bachelor in Computer
Engineering
MONTH 2017 - MONTH 2021
LANGUAGES
English (Proficient)
Nepali (Native)
Hindi (Conversational)
PROJECTS
1. Udictio – www.udictio.com
Role: Full-Stack Developer (Django, Python)
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Joined the project mid-way and contributed significantly to core
feature development.
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A social media platform enabling users to interact and engage
based on shared interests.
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Implemented key functionalities such as post creation,
commenting, post sharing, and category-based following.
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Achieved a Google PageSpeed score of 96, with excellent SEO
optimization.
2. Locavoriste (Mobile App,Django,Flutter)
Role: Backend Developer (Django, Python)
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Responsible for developing the backend from scratch.
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Built APIs for a location-based marketing platform where local
shops can showcase their products to nearby users.
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The application is region-restricted and currently available only in
France.
3. Vaalala (Mobile App,Django,Flutter) –
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.vaalala&hl=en&pli=
1
Role: Backend Developer (Django, Python)
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Joined an ongoing mobile app project and improved the backend
architecture significantly.
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The app calculates the costs related to the customs clearance of a
vehicle in the countries of West Africa
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Optimized performance, resolved critical bugs, and added new
features to enhance system reliability.
4. SprachenZentrum - spzem.com
Role: Full-Stack Developer (Next.js, Django)
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Developed a German language learning platform with a
public-facing landing page built using Next.js and web app with
Django.
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The core platform, including student registration, course
enrollment, and content delivery, was built with Django Templates.
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Enabled seamless online learning experiences for students
enrolling in German courses.
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Carried out entire process from development to hosting