Pradip Shrestha

Client: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Rockville, MD.

• Led the LLM-based AI project, automating clinical document classification for improved accuracy and reduced manual work, resulting in a significant improvement in accuracy.
• Led the secured, time-sensitive clinical trial data-sharing application using a Python backend and React as the front end.
• Developed a facial recognition application using Node.js, Python, Vue.js, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and AWS Rekognition.
• Led the development team in developing the next-generation 3D model exchange site using modern technologies: Node.js, Vue, Nuxt.js, TypeScript, and Python.
• Implemented LLM for GPT development, enhancing summarization and chatbot capabilities, utilizing OpenAI and AWS Bedrock. Language: Python.
• Leading a development team on multiple time-critical projects across different technology stacks.
• Working on an LLM-powered application to provide centralized semantic search. Tools: Python, AWS, and Bedrock.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and define requirements for new software features.
• Researched image manipulation technology, developed image compression and filters using Python, and applied linear algebra.
• Provided IaC service in the AWS environment for multiple applications to support AWS resource creation via CI/CD pipelines. Tools: AWS CDK, TypeScript.
• Examined user needs and software requirements to estimate design feasibility and budget constraints.
• Monitored the entire software lifecycles to meet project specifications and deadlines.
• Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages, with goals of code abstraction, stability, and reuse, improving code quality and readability. Languages: Python, TypeScript, Java, and C#.
• Completed the migration of over 6 million audit records on Limfinity Biobank to a Node.js web application with easy search capabilities.
• Drafted business and technical specification documents, conveying complex analyses, and solutions.
• Led the Python pipeline prototype to run jobs utilizing AWS infrastructure.
• Utilized Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently.

• Successfully led the development efforts on the web application migration project from .NET/SharePoint to Drupal, ensuring a smooth transition using AWS infrastructure.
• Worked as a lead full-stack engineer to develop the .NET application to perform the daily migration of organizations and users utilizing the web services.
• Successfully migrated the SharePoint-based learning portal application to Moodle, enhancing the user experience and reducing the licensing cost.
• Developed multiple prototype applications to meet specific use cases, as requested by the customers, improving the relationship.
• Developed infrastructure as code to support multiple application deployments, utilizing the AWS CDK, Pulumi, and Terraform, reducing the manual deployment effort by 95%.
• Containerized the applications to be hosted in AWS ECS, and enabled the CI/CD pipelines.
• Enforced best development practices while mentoring new developers in a lead role.
• Integrated SAML login on multiple applications to enforce the SSO.

Client: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Rockville, MD

• Refined user needs and software requirements to estimate design feasibility and budget constraints.
• Led the effort to use modern JavaScript frameworks and task runners on multiple web applications, improving the security and code quality.
• Led the team to containerize the application and host it on the AWS infrastructure to satisfy the business needs.
• Integrated open search/Solr search on multiple web applications on the AWS platform.
• Documented software designs and architecture for future reference and maintenance.
• Developed the application portal to ease users' management of their schedules, links, and other resources in .NET and Angular.
• Worked on creating an API gateway to provide access to the custom REST services developed in multiple applications using .NET, Drupal, and Python.
• Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities, and resolve software problems.
• Researched new technologies and methodologies to propose innovative software solutions.
• Analyzed and interpreted complex technical documents and data models.
• Utilized customer feedback and system trends to inform critical product decisions.
• Utilized AWS Lex and Polly to provide a voice-enabled chatbot.

• Mentored junior software engineers through routine coaching and training opportunities.
• Automated system tasks using scripts and support tools.
• Worked on the lead extraction feature from Facebook and Rakuten.
• Worked as a lead full-stack engineer on an internal application supporting the marketing branch. Frameworks: .NET framework, AngularJs
• Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems.

Client: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, Bethesda, MD.

• Built interactive web-based user interfaces, leveraging TypeScript, Angular, and SCSS. Researched new technological innovations and vendor packages to adjust to market trends.
• Worked as an architect and full-stack engineer on the website migration project. Languages/Frameworks: .NET, C#, PHP, Drupal, JavaScript libraries.
• Worked on building custom SharePoint development in .NET to enhance the document workflow and PDF creation.
• Worked as an architect and full-stack engineer on the NIH Director's award-winning AdminHub project. Languages/Frameworks: PHP, Drupal, and JavaScript libraries.
• Developed mobile applications using different JavaScript frameworks.
• Developed the application for enhancing agency knowledge among medical scientists, and participated in the HHS Ignite competition. .NET, D3.js, SharePoint.
• Mentored junior developers, and provided useful guidance on code quality and best practices.

Client: Tzunami Inc., Bellevue, WA.

• Developed and supported the leading SharePoint migration tool, Tzunami Deployer, and different exporter tools. Language: .NET, C#, SharePoint.
• Led the effort to develop the Lotus Notes Exporter for Tzunami Deployer in C#.NET.
• Worked with cross-countries teams to communicate project requirements and proposals.
• Led the development teams, overseeing project progress, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Conducted a feasibility study, created the project plan, and created the architectural design for different projects.
• Researched and resolved cases in the production support queue.