Hi, I'm Ash

  • Problem Solver
  • Creator
  • Pioneer
  • S&P 500 Software Engineer
  • Certified UX enthusiast
  • A world top 50 university graduate
  • About me
  • Skills
  • Projects
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Certifications
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Profile

"I'm a trailblazing software engineer who loves building things that matter. With a Master’s in Software Engineering from King’s College London and nearly five years at ADP, a leading S&P 500 tech giant where I’ve worked on RUN — an award-winning web app boasting a 4.9 rating on the App Store."

Hi, I'm Ash

  • Problem Solver
  • Creator
  • Pioneer
  • S&P 500 Software Engineer
  • Certified UX enthusiast
  • A world top 50 university graduate
Profile

"I'm a trailblazing software engineer who loves building things that matter. With a Master’s in Software Engineering from King’s College London and nearly five years at ADP, a leading S&P 500 tech giant where I’ve worked on RUN — an award-winning web app boasting a 4.9 rating on the App Store."

  • About me
  • Skills
  • Projects
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Certifications
  • Contact

Skills.

JavaScript

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Figma

C#

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Experience.

Software Engineer

ADP (Automatic Data Processing)

September 2021 - Present

  • Hackathon 2024 winner for developing a web application that tracks code deployments across multiple environments, improving visibility and release traceability.
  • Delivered over 500+ features and production bug fixes across the full stack using React, TypeScript, Node.js, C#.
  • Performed 300+ code reviews, promoted architectural standards, and best practices.
  • Mentored 3 graduate engineers through deep dives, shadowing sessions, and pair programming.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with UX designers to build responsive, accessible web apps using React and Figma. Engineered modular, reusable UI components with React and Tailwind.
  • Designed and optimized 30+ mission critical RESTful APIs using Node.js, Express, MongoDB and C#, implementing robust error handling, logging and performance tuning.
  • Authored and optimized stored procedures and queries using SQL and MongoDB, supporting data heavy features at scale.
  • Built 1,000+ unit and integration tests using React Testing Library and Jest.
  • Developed 100+ end-to-end UI test suites with Cypress, Selenium, and Cucumber, automating complex user journeys and release validation.
  • Award

    4.9/5 from 37k+ reviews, Apple App Store

  • Award

    4.9/5 from 10k+ reviews, Google Play Store

  • Award

    Gold Winner for Mobile Web & App of the Year, 2023

  • Award

    Top 50 Best HR Products, (2021-2025) G2

  • Award

    BIG Innovation Award for Business Services, 2025

  • Award

    Platinum Winner for Financial Services Information Technology, 2023

  • Award

    Gold Winner for Mobile Site Design, 2023

Associate Software Engineer

ADP (Automatic Data Processing)

July 2019 - July 2020

  • Developed responsive, high performance client-facing user experience using React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
  • Automated data mining of production usage patterns using Python to generate realistic LoadRunner performance test profiles and error reporting with Grafana.
  • Integrated Google Tag Manager to capture key user interactions and built end-to-end Google Analytics reporting pipelines helping enable better data-driven UX and product decisions.

Head of IT

Peterborough Nepalese Samaj (PNSUK)

April 2017 - Present

  • Collaborate with community stakeholders to build and enhance the charity website PNSUK.org, using React, Python, Django and SQL
  • Lead IT education workshops for both adults and children, fostering digital literacy and empowering the community with essential tech skills.

Projects.

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AI-Powered Sustainability Platform for Higher Education

Built as part of my MSc thesis for which I was awarded distinction, this MERN stack web app uses AI to generate personalised sustainability challenges and support user interaction through chatbots and comment moderation. Gamified features like leaderboards and rewards drive engagement, while the VIPER-based architecture ensures scalability and clean modular design.

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DNA Visualisation Platform for Plant Pathogen Research

Built as part of my BSc thesis for which I was awarded first class honours. Collaborated with The Sainsbury Laboratory to build a MERN stack web app for visualising complex DNA and protein interaction datasets. Integrated D3.js to render interactive visualisations from the ground up.

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GeekCaffeine.com: One Hub for All Things Tech

I built GeekCaffeine to create the ultimate destination for computer geeks—a single platform that curates the best tech content from across the internet. From programming and gaming to hardware and cybersecurity, it brings together news, tutorials, and videos in one clean, responsive interface designed for daily use.

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PNSUK.com: Empowering the Nepali Community

I helped design and develop the official site for the Peterborough Nepalese Society UK (PNSUK), a registered charity that empowers the local Nepali community through cultural events, education, and charitable support. My goal was to make a platform that reflects their mission, enables blog contributions, and makes resources more accessible for members and supporters alike.

Education.

Master of Science in Software Engineering

King's College London, 2024, High Merit.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of East Anglia, 2020, First Class Honours.

Certifications.

Google UX Design

Google, Coursera, 2021

Entrepreneurship Specialization

University of Pennsylvania, Coursera, 2023

JavaScript: The Advanced Concepts

Zero to Mastery, Udemy, 2022

Mastering TypeScript - 2023 Edition

Colt Steele, Udemy, 2023

C# Advanced Topics

Mosh Hamedani, Udemy, 2022

Contact.

ashmit.khadka@outlook.com

07476919615

London, Peterborough, Cambridge