Nischal Dhakal
Email: *******.**@*****.***; LinkedIn: nischaldhakal; GitHub: bouncerate; Phone: 646-***-****
Experienced software engineer candidate with a demonstrated history in working with Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Ruby on Rails and Unity Engine.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web Developer (Lash Decor, NY – http://lashdecor.com) Sep 2017 – Current
●Renovated entire company’s website via PHP and WordPress
●Integrated online live chat system and improved on customer interaction
●Built out ecommerce functionality using WooCommerce so that visitors could purchase company’s products online
Web Developer Intern (Mavi, NY – http://mavi.com) Feb 2018 – May 2018
●Took on a role of finding and fixing JavaScript-specific bugs within the company’s website
●Researched and suggested useful Shopify applications
Tech Intern (Hunter College, NY) Sep 2017 – Dec 2017
●Spearheaded migration from Flash to HTML5 for the entire film-media website
●First point of contact to troubleshoot any and all tech-related issues
●Scheduled classes for media events or programs held on college
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECTS
MutationHunters Genetic sequencing tool
Full Stack https://github.com/bouncerate/mutationhunters/
Python, Tkinter, SQLite
●Built a genetic sequencing tool that demonstrates practical real-world use for doctors
●Retrieved purposeful and relevant information such as cancer type, treatments, and functions given any inputted genome ID
●Scraped all data from NCBI’s official website in order to use in our local database
MoustacheMan Fun game
Game http://nischal.itch.io/mustache-man-web-beta
Unity, C#, Adobe Illustrator
●Created a full multi-level 2D platform game via Unity. Users must locate all switches in order to open doors
●All sprites / characters were drawn by me via Adobe illustrator and exported to Unity. Multiple illustrations were needed to utilize keyframes within Unity to make movements look more cohesive
●Added multiple mechanics aside from basic movement like collectibles, health, attack, and more
Nishulka Scalable and Improved Craigslist replica
Full Stack
Rails, Postgres, JavaScript
●Developed a full-stack improved Craigslist replica
●Improved on the basic geolocation settings set by Craigslist by allowing users to search for classified posts by location
●Built a full authentication system for users in order to provide more accountability
ABOUT ME
●Technical Skills: Python, C/C++, C#, Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Unity Engine
●Languages: Fluent in English, Nepali, Hindi; Conversational proficiency in Urdu
●Art technology: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro
●Interests: Digital Art, Design, Photography
EDUCATION
Hunter College, New York City, NY (2015-2018)
Major: Media Studies
Minor: Computer Science
GPA: 3.71 (In Major)
Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH (2013-2015)
Major: Undeclared