Shikhar Subedi
Granbury,TX
Summary
Full-stack Software Developer and IT Professional with 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining complex web and desktop applications. Proficient in Ruby on Rails, .NET, and SQL-based systems, with proven expertise in environmental model integration (APEX, SWAT, WASP). Skilled in modernizing legacy systems, building scalable user interfaces, managing relational databases, and integrating scientific models. Experienced in collaborating with researchers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, data-driven solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Professional I
Texas Institute of Applied Environmental Research (TIAER)
08.2021 - Current
- Modernized and upgraded a large-scale environmental modeling web application, supporting current frameworks and libraries.
- Designed, developed, and maintained full-stack features using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and backend services.
- Built and optimized results dashboards, simulations, charts, tables, and exports (PDF/Excel) for scientific analysis.
- Integrated environmental and hydrologic models (APEX, SWAT, WASP), ensuring accurate data flow and simulation outputs.
- Developed and maintained server-side logic, RESTful routes, controllers, helpers, and database relationships; managed relational databases using MySQL, SQLite, and SQL.
- Implemented advanced form validations, session handling, and role-based behaviors.
- Led major refactors to eliminate redundant code, improve performance, and increase maintainability.
- Mentored junior developers and introduced best practices for MVC architecture, testing, and debugging.
- Contributed to Windows desktop application enhancements using Visual Basic .NET.
Website Developer Intern
Texas Institute of Applied Environmental Research (TIAER)
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Developed and maintained front-end interfaces with a focus on usability and accessibility.
- Produced clean, maintainable, and validation-ready code for research-driven applications.
- Created automated and exploratory tests using RSpec and Selenium to ensure application quality.
- Supported Linux-based development workflows using Ubuntu as the primary OS.
- Collaborated closely with researchers to translate scientific requirements into functional software features.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2021
Skills
- Programming & Frameworks: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (ES6), Python, Visual Basic NET, C#, R, CoffeeScript, jQuery
- Databases & Data: SQL, MySQL, SQLite, Microsoft Access, Data validation & migration
- Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, RESTful APIs
- Modeling & Scientific Integration: APEX, SWAT, WASP, FEM Simulations, Watershed & Economic Modeling
- Tools & Platforms: Git / GitHub, Jenkins, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux (Ubuntu), Selenium, RSpec, MVC Architecture, XML processing
- Other: PDF & Excel report generation, Debugging complex scientific workflows
Timeline
IT Professional I
Texas Institute of Applied Environmental Research (TIAER)
08.2021 - Current
Website Developer Intern
Texas Institute of Applied Environmental Research (TIAER)
10.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University