Career
Seventeen years, one continuous thread
From systems analysis to national e-governance programs to technology leadership — each role built directly on the last.
Aug 2024 — Present · Current
Chief Technical Officer
Synergy Engineering and Consultants Pvt. Ltd. · Kathmandu, Nepal
Digital transformation and technology leadership for engineering consultancy services.
- Developed a firm-wide technology roadmap and digital transformation strategy, resulting in a 25% improvement in project delivery efficiency.
- Evaluated and implemented emerging technologies, including AI-assisted design tools and cloud-based simulation platforms.
- Established firm-wide technical standards and best practices across mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering disciplines.
- Built a mentorship and professional development program to sustain a continuous-learning culture.
Sep 2020 — Jul 2024
ICT and E-Governance Expert
Provincial Program Implementation Unit (PPIU) · Hetauda, Nepal
Province and Local Government Support Program — ICT and e-governance systems strengthening digital governance across Bagmati and Gandaki Province.
- Led formulation of the eGov Master Plan for Bagmati and Gandaki Province.
- Led development of the Bagmati Cabinet & file tracking system, Local Government GIS portal, local government websites and mobile apps, and the Chief Minister Health Screening System.
- Coordinated federal, provincial, and local-level agencies to roll out ICT activities and services.
- Orchestrated hosting of local and provincial government data on Nepal Government Cloud (G-Cloud) and the Government Integrated Data Center (GIDC).
- Built Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) into system procurement to strengthen cybersecurity from the start.
- Designed and delivered training on Data Collection, GIS, Network & Server Administration, and e-learning.
- Managed IT officers implementing systems across 119 local governments.
Nov 2019 — Jul 2020
ICT Consultant
MoFAGA · Singha Durbar, Kathmandu
Local Governance and Community Development Program — technical support for digital governance systems.
- Provided technical input on digital services, UI/UX design, and system architecture.
- Coordinated with stakeholders on legislative and policy gaps in e-governance, including digital procurement and data exchange.
Mar 2018 — Oct 2019
ICT Programme Coordinator
MoFAGA · Singha Durbar, Kathmandu
Local Governance and Community Development Program-II — management and coordination of ICT initiatives.
- Managed complex ICT projects end-to-end: planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Worked with the senior M&E officer to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework.
Apr 2014 — Sep 2017
Regional ICT Expert
MoFAGA · Singha Durbar, Kathmandu
Strengthening ICT infrastructure and digital capacity of local governments.
- Delivered technical support and training that expanded digital literacy and ICT infrastructure at the local level.
- Coordinated and backstopped ICT volunteers stationed in municipalities and District Development Committees.
Jan 2013 — Mar 2014
Telecommunications Engineer
Oasis Technical and Engineering Consultancy (OTECH) · Kathmandu, Nepal
Deployment and management of telecommunications network infrastructure.
- Managed telecom projects including network infrastructure deployment and performance optimization.
Jun 2009 — Dec 2012
Computer Systems Analyst
Mahoo Nepal Pvt. Ltd. · Kathmandu, Nepal
Analysis, design, and implementation of computer-based information systems.
- Conducted requirement analysis, developed system solutions, and delivered end-user training.
Education
Formal training
Masters in Information System Engineering
Purbanchal University · 2023
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Pokhara University · 2012
Professional development
Certifications & specialized training
IT Security Audit Course (ISO/IEC 27001:2013)
21 credit hours · TNET
Cloud Computing
24 hours
DevOps Training
56 hours
GIS Training
35 credit hours
ToT: Vital Event Registration & Social Security MIS
32 hours · Local Development Training Academy
ToT: Web-Based Reporting, DPMAS & Result-Based Monitoring
24 hours · MoFALD
IT Infrastructure Training
56 hours · Syntegrate
Result-Based Monitoring
21 hours · UNV
Languages
Working languages
| Language | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepali | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| English | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hindi | Good | Good | Good |
Domains
Core expertise
E-Governance Systems
GIS & Geospatial Solutions
Government Cloud (G-Cloud / GIDC)
IT Security & VAPT
ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Digital Transformation Strategy
Network & Server Administration
DevOps
Cloud Computing
Web & Mobile Application Delivery
ICT Training & Capacity Building
Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks
Systems built for government have to outlive the project that funded them — that's the standard I hold every build to.