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Shankar Kumar Yadav

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Kathmandu, Nepal · +977 9811787904 · krishna.kryss@gmail.com · linkedin.com/in/kryssna · github.com/KryssNa · yadavshankar.com.np

Summary

Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience building web applications, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure — currently at MusicGPT, working across AWS, Python, Go, Node.js (NestJS), and Next.js. Started out freelancing, led a small engineering team, and grew into the full stack: from shipping React/Next.js frontends to backend APIs and cloud infra, with a growing depth in DevOps and Kubernetes. Focused on solving real problems, keeping code clean, and making sure systems hold up when it matters.

Skills

Languages: Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, Java, Dart

Frontend: React, Next.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS, Flutter

Backend: Node.js, NestJS, Express, FastAPI, Socket.io, REST APIs, WebSockets

Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Linux

Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL, Firebase

AI/ML: OpenAI API, LLM integration, AI workflow automation, audio processing pipelines

Experience

Senior Software Engineer — MusicGPT

June 2025 – Present · Remote

  • Build and maintain full-stack features for an AI-powered music generation platform using Next.js, NestJS, Python, and Go.
  • Develop scalable backend services and audio processing pipelines on AWS cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate across engineering, product, and design to ship features used by creators worldwide.

Software Engineer — Lalals

May 2025 – November 2025 · Remote

  • Developed and maintained full-stack applications using NestJS (backend) and Next.js (frontend) for AI-powered products.
  • Integrated Stripe for secure payment processing, subscription management, and billing workflows.
  • Designed scalable APIs, optimized application performance, and collaborated on CI/CD, testing, and deployment workflows in an agile environment.

Senior Software Engineer — Industry Rockstar Films

November 2024 – May 2025 · Remote

  • Built and delivered multiple AI-powered client solutions: Course Factory (AI course generator), Quiz Generator, AI Workflows, Brand Story Generator, Copilot Creator, and Agent Tool Hub.
  • Designed and implemented scalable APIs and end-to-end features, integrating LLM capabilities across frontend and backend systems.
  • Contributed throughout the software development lifecycle — architecture, feature development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.

Lead Software Engineer — DanpheLink Pvt. Ltd.

May 2024 – April 2025 · Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Led end-to-end development of an e-learning platform (DanpheLink Academy) with a small engineering team.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines and managed AWS cloud infrastructure for reliable deployments.
  • Oversaw code reviews, testing, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination as Technical Operations Coordinator.

Software Engineer — Freelance / Self-Employed

April 2022 – May 2024 · Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Developed web applications with React, Next.js, and Express; backends with Python, Node.js, and MySQL.
  • Created cross-platform mobile applications with Flutter, helping businesses expand their digital presence.
  • Worked directly with clients to translate requirements into shipped, maintained products.

Projects

Education

BSc (Hons) Computing — Coventry University

March 2022 – April 2025