About me

Versatile full-stack developer and researcher dedicated to building technically sound, user-focused applications. By bridging the gap between design and development, I create responsive digital solutions that are both functional and visually engaging.

My work is informed by a deep commitment to academic research in AI and Machine Learning, specifically within healthcare and software security.

What i'm doing

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    Web development

    Delivering high-quality, professional websites tailored for performance and usability.

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    Data Analysis & ML Research

    Data-driven AI solutions for healthcare and software security, using predictive modeling to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.

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    Web design

    Creating cutting-edge, visually engaging web designs with a professional touch.

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    Graphic design

    Producing modern, visually striking graphic designs at a premium quality level.

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    Tech Stack

    Languages: C#, Python, PHP, Javascript, C++, C

    Frameworks: WordPress, Laravel, Blazor, React JS, Angular, Pandas, NumPy

    Design Tools: Adobe XD(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), Figma, Sketch

    Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

    Cloud & DevOps: AWS(S3, EC2, Lambda), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Github Actions)

    Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

    Other Skills: RESTful APIs, Git, Agile/Scrum, UI/UX Design, Data Visualization, Web Accessibility

Daniel lewis
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Academics & Research

Research Interests

My primary research interests include Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, and Bioinformatics. I am also focused on Human-Centered and Data-Driven Computing, specifically applying Deep Learning and Statistical Modeling to software security and healthcare.

Publications

  1. Attack Surface Score for Software Systems

    2025 — Future Internet, 17(305)

    Rajbhandari, Y.; Maharjan, R.; Shrestha, S.; Cerny, T.

  2. Initial Review: Simplifying Attack Surface Scoring for Software Systems

    2025 — IEEE SOSE

    Rajbhandari, Y.; Maharjan, R.; Shrestha, S.; Cerny, T.

  3. A Case Study on Monolith to Microservices Decomposition with Variational Autoencoder-Based Graph Neural Network

    2025 — Future Internet, 17(303)

    Maharjan, R.; Sooksatra, K.; Cerny, T.; Rajbhandari, Y.; Shrestha, S.

  4. Benchmarking Motif Discovery Algorithms

    2025 — ISNCC

    Rajbhandari, Y.; Shrestha, S.; Maharjan, R.; Shaik, S.

  5. An Explainable End-to-End Artificial Intelligence Framework for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Diagnosis from Radiography Images Using Anatomical Feature Engineering

    Under Review — MetaRadiology

    Shrestha, S.; Saechueng S; et al.

  6. MARVEL: Machine Learning–based Voice Evaluation Framework

    Under Review — The Voice Foundation

    Prajapati, M.; Ghimire, P.; Shrestha, S.; et al.

Resume

Education

  1. East Tennessee State University

    2023 — 2025

    Master's Degree in Computer Science
    Honors: Research Assistant(Data Analysis and Visualisation)

  2. Kathmandu University

    2015 — 2019

    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Experience

  1. ETSU, Dept. of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Interior Architecture and Surveying

    Oct 2025 — Present

    Application Developer
    ● Building a full-stack road construction cost-estimation platform using .NET Blazor, Python, and PostgreSQL.
    ● Implemented RBAC security using BCrypt hashing and custom AuthenticationStateProviders for secure session management.
    ● Optimized database integrity via EF Core relational modeling, automated auditing, and PostgreSQL indexing.

  2. International Storytelling Center - Part of Capstone Project

    Jan 2024 — May 2025

    ● Migrated and redeveloped the website from WordPress to a modern C#/Blazor architecture, designing intuitive UIs to improve user experience and integrating a responsive frontend with a robust Blazor Server backend.
    ● Built and deployed a backend administrative portal to streamline data management; implemented REST APIs for audio uploads, transcription handling, and data retrieval.
    ● Developed a microservice in Python using the MinIO SDK for automating audio-to-text transcription, integrating the pipeline seamlessly with the Blazor frontend.
    ● Led the Docker-based deployment of services on a VM server, configuring AWS S3 and MinIO for scalable object storage and applying CI/CD practices via GitHub Actions for automated builds and testing.
    ● Managed a team of four, delegating tasks, conducting peer reviews, and driving efficient workflows through Agile sprint cycles and collaborative development practices.
    ● Led regular meetings with clients and advisors to maintain project alignment, clarify requirements, and ensure delivery of high-quality, user-focused solutions.

  3. Research Assistant (Data Analysis and Visualization)

    May 2024 — May 2025

    ● Analyzed and visualized large datasets using SPSS to identify data trends and frequencies
    ● Generated comprehensive reports for each research survey, ensuring accurate data representation

  4. Vanilla Transtechnor - Software Developer

    August 2021 — April 2023

    ● Lead - Developed and deployed WordPress-based websites on cloud servers to enhance scalability and performance
    ● Developed a Learning Management System (LMS) using Moodle to improve their educational platform
    ● Organized and tracked software development issues and QA results for the Remittance project

  5. Eight Square Pvt.Ltd - Jr. Software Developer

    December 2018 — August 2021

    ● Lead - Designed and developed a corporate website with responsive layouts, achieving cross-device compatibility
    ● Built visually appealing UI and functional interfaces using HTML5, CSS, and SASS for multiple website projects
    ● Supported a fitness app project backend with feature designs tailored for elderly users

  6. Freelance Developer - UI/UX Developer

    March 2019 — August 2021

    ● Designed and Developed (UI/UX) of the Covid19 Nepal Project - https://thiscovidnepal.onrender.com/
    ● Produced cross-media designs for digital and print formats, ensuring consistency and impact for various events
    ● Designed Website skeleton(UI/UX) for award-winning projects for MIT/GSL, focusing on UX/Design Principles
    ● Collaborated with open-source communities to contribute creative and technical solutions

Portfolio

Artworks

My creative foundation is built on traditional sketching and portraiture. By focusing on anatomy, lighting, and fine detail, I bring a unique, human-centered aesthetic to my design work.

For a more extensive collection of my sketches and digital pieces, feel free to visit my Instagram Gallery - sakshi.art.gallery

  • Traditional Portrait 1

    Traditional Sketch - Dog

    Graphite & Charcoal

  • Digital UI/UX Asset

    Traditional Portrait - Baby

    Graphite & Charcoal

  • Traditional Portrait 2

    Traditional Portrait - Kumari(The Living Goddess)

    Graphite & Charcoal

  • Sketch 1

    Traditional Sketch - Buddha

    Graphite & Charcoal

  • Sketch 2

    Pen Art - Ganesh

    Gel Pen Composition

  • Sketch 2

    Stencil Portrait - Satya Mohan Joshi

    Stencil Art with Acrylic Color

  • Sketch 2

    Composition - Abstract Art

    Abstract Design with Acrylic Color