React Portals: Solving Z-Index and Stacking Context Issues
12/18/2025React Portals help components escape stacking context and z-index issues. Here’s how I used them to fix modals rendering behind other UI layers.
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Frontend engineer passionate about building scalable web applications and leading collaborative teams to deliver innovative solutions.
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Software Engineer (Remote)
June 2024 — Present3PTrades, Oklahoma, US
Working across a distributed Nepal-USA engineering team. Building enterprise platforms using Next.js, Prisma, ZenStack, and PostgreSQL. Gaining production experience with Angular and .NET (ABP framework). Actively working with AWS (Cognito, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB) and integrating agentic AI workflows using the Vercel AI SDK.
Projects
Materiel Insight
Enterprise PlatformEnterprise system for managing various material types, inventory, and operational workflows.
Highlights:
- •Initiated the project and designed the code architecture and folder structure
- •Implemented role-based access control, user preferences, and system-wide settings
- •Developed admin dashboard with drag-and-drop widget management
- •Part of a sub-team exploring .NET ABP and Angular for new product lines
Next.jsPrismaZenstackPostgreSQL.NETAngular
Captify
Enterprise PlatformPlatform enabling in-house apps to be added as plug-and-play modules.
Built a platform for adding different in-house projects as plugins to the platform and manage them.
Highlights:
- •Built with Next.js, and Shadcn UI
- •Initialized the project and crafted folder structure and architecture for the project
- •Integrated Vercel AI SDK for agentic AI
- •Implemented Cognito authentication + token exchange for secure AWS access
- •Integrated S3 for storage and DynamoDB as a datastore
Next.jsShadcnAWS CognitoS3DynamoDB
Full Stack Engineer (Remote)
Nov 2023 — July 2025OrderQ.us
Developing restaurant ordering and reservation platforms with scalable architecture. Working across frontend and backend using Next.js, NestJS, Firebase, and Google Cloud Platform.
Projects
OrderQ Backend System
Backend DevelopmentBackend system powering restaurant ordering and reservation platforms with scalable architecture.
Developed backend architecture with NestJS following best practices like dependency injection, repository pattern, and strategy pattern. Integrated Firebase for data management and authentication, and deployed services on Google Cloud Platform using Docker with CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions.
Highlights:
- •Built backend architecture in NestJS, following DI, Repository, and Strategy patterns
- •Integrated Firebase for auth and real-time data management
- •Containerized backend services with Docker
- •Set up automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- •Deployed services on Google Cloud Platform
NestJSFirebaseDockerGoogle CloudGitHub Actions
Restaurant Ordering Platform
Restaurant ManagementOnline restaurant ordering platform allowing customers to browse menus, place orders, and manage deliveries.
Built a dynamic restaurant ordering platform where customers can view menus, place orders, and track order progress. The platform is optimized for performance and scalability, ensuring smooth real-time operations for restaurants and customers.
Highlights:
- •Built full ordering app using Next.js + Tailwind CSS/Shadcn UI
- •Integrated Firebase for authentication and real-time data updates
- •Deployed on Cloudflare Pages
- •Integrated Google Cloud Functions for backend services like sending emails, payment processing, cron jobs etc.
Next.jsTailwind CSSCloudflare PagesGoogle Cloud Functions
Restaurant Reservation Platform
Reservation SystemPlatform for restaurant table reservations and schedule management.
Developed a table reservation system allowing customers to book tables in advance, with real-time updates for restaurant managers. The system helps optimize seating and scheduling while improving customer satisfaction.
Highlights:
- •Built with Next.js and integrated Firebase for authentication and database
- •Implemented calendar and schedule management UI components
- •Used Firestore for real-time booking updates
- •Integrated Google Cloud Functions for backend services like sending emails, payment processing, cron jobs etc.
- •Deployed on Cloudflare Workers
Next.jsFirebaseTailwind CSSGoogle Cloud FunctionsCloudflare Workers
Frontend Developer (Part-Time/Remote)
Nov 2021 — Nov 2023Srijana Creation
Led frontend development team, migrated React projects to Next.js, and built collaborative platforms using Remix.js. Fostered collaborative environment and mentored junior developers.
Projects
Samsara Social
Social PlatformMigrated large-scale React application to Next.js for improved performance
Led the complete migration of samsara.social from React to Next.js, improving performance, SEO, and developer experience while maintaining feature parity.
Highlights:
- •Led full migration from CRA React → Next.js with zero downtime
- •Achieved ~40% faster initial load and better SEO via SSR
- •Established new coding standards and best practices
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindCSS
Collaborative Content Platform
Content ManagementBuilt collaborative content contribution platform using Remix.js
Developed a modern content management system enabling real-time collaboration between multiple contributors with version control and approval workflows.
Highlights:
- •Built modern CMS using Remix.js with efficient data loaders/actions
- •Implemented real-time collaboration using WebSockets and Server Sent Events (SSE)
- •Created role-based access control for different user types
- •Developed intuitive UI for content creation and editing
- •Integrated version control system for content tracking and rollback
Remix.jsReactTypeScriptWebSocketsServer Sent Events (SSE)
Freelance
Sep 2024 — PresentSelf-Employed
Freelance projects from clients.
Projects
Adventure Shubha Nepal
Travel AgencyTravel agency website with booking system.
Travel agency website with booking system and payment processing. It is a travel agency website for Adventure Shubha Nepal.
Highlights:
- •Built with Next.js 15 and PostgreSQL
- •Integrated payload CMS for content management
Next.js 15Payload CMSPostgreSQLShadcn UITailwind CSS
EvTol Travel
WebsiteWebsite for EvTol Travel, a travel agency in Nepal.
This website is used to showcase the EVTOL industry and the companies working in it. Has some interactive features like a comparator animation over the map to compare the prices of the eVTOL flights and traditional transportation.
Highlights:
- •Built with Next.js, Strapi CMS, and Tailwind CSS
- •Added map-based price comparison animation for eVTOL vs traditional transportation
- •Integrated Google Analytics for insights and Search Console for SEO monitoring
Next.js 15Tailwind CSSStrapi CMS
Blog
Thoughts & Insights
Migrating from React to Next.js: Lessons Learned
1/15/2025A comprehensive guide on migrating large-scale React applications to Next.js, covering challenges, solutions, and performance improvements from real-world experience.
Next.jsReactMigrationPerformance
Read More →Understanding Action and Loader in Remix
1/15/2025A comprehensive guide on understanding action and loader in Remix, covering their purpose, how they work, and how to use them in your Remix applications.
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Read More →Building Collaborative Platforms with Remix.js
12/20/2024Exploring Remix.js for building real-time collaborative applications, including data loading strategies, optimistic UI, and WebSocket integration.
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