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Rohan Dhakal
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Rohan Dhakal

Software Engineer . UI/UX . MERN

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Computer Engineering graduate from Kathmandu University with a balanced background in software development, data systems, and cybersecurity. Experienced in building scalable applications and APIs, performing data analysis and working with data-driven systems, and applying secure system design principles including API security, access control, and cryptographic research. Contributed to public-sector digital infrastructure projects such as a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) prototype. Motivated to work on impactful projects that combine reliable software, meaningful data, and strong security foundations.

Contact

Phone:

+9779816933888

Email:

[email protected]

Social Links

FacebookGithubLinkedInBehance

Interests

Research
Blockchain
Information Security
Software Engineering
Web3
MERN Stack
Front End
Back End

Work Experience

Cyber Risk & Compliance Intern

Excelerate (Remote)  | Oct 2025 – Nov 2025

  • Performed compliance gap analysis and threat mapping for cloud-reliant organizations aligned with NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and recommended mitigations including MFA enforcement and RBAC.
  • Bridged technical security hardening with organizational governance and risk management requirements.

Data Fellowship

Code for Nepal & DataCamp  | Apr 2025 – Present

  • Selected for a competitive data fellowship focused on Python, data systems, and AI governance.
  • Completed advanced coursework in data engineering, data ethics, and responsible AI practices.
  • Applied data-driven approaches to analyze societal and governance-related challenges.

Data Analyst Intern

Excelerate (Remote)  | May 2025 – Jun 2025

  • Analyzed datasets to support decision-making with a focus on data integrity and quality.
  • Created reports and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
  • Used Excel, Google Sheets, and Python for data analysis and preprocessing.

Software Engineer (CBDC)

Nepal Rastra Bank  | Jul 2024 – Jan 2025

  • Contributed to secure digital currency infrastructure research, aligning system design with financial security and regulatory considerations.
  • Developed and optimized frontend components for the CBDC prototype using JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • Integrated and optimized secure REST APIs, improving backend communication and system reliability.
  • Conducted cryptographic security research on wholesale CBDC to support secure digital transactions.

Software Engineer Intern (CBDC)

Nepal Rastra Bank  | Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

  • Contributed to CBDC research and development, supporting both frontend and backend features.
  • Implemented responsive UI components using Next.js and modern CSS frameworks.
  • Assisted in API development and Docker-based containerization to improve deployment consistency and scalability.

MERN Stack Developer

Khudra.Asia (Contract)  | Sep 2023 – Feb 2024

  • Developed dynamic and responsive UI components using React.js, Tailwind CSS, and Bootstrap.
  • Built scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js with authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Optimized MongoDB queries and indexing to improve application performance and scalability.
  • Participated in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to enhance system reliability.

Education/Qualifications

B.E. Computer Engineering

School of Engineering, Kathmandu University  | Aug 2019 - Aug 2024

National Education Board (+2 Science)

Kanchanjunga English Secondary School  | June 2017 - June 2019

Secondary Education Examination (SEE)

Shree Harikul Model Secondary School  | April 2017

Skills

Javascript
Typescript
MERN Stack
Tailwind, Bootstrap
Next.js
Hyperledger Fabric
Solidity
SQL, ORM
Docker Basics
Python
Git
Figma, UI/UX Design
Flutter & Firebase
Teamwork, Leadership
Problem-Solving
Presentation