About Me.
Hi, I'm Abhaya Ghimire, a passionate Software Engineer and MSc student in Software Systems Engineering at University College London. With a strong foundation in full-stack web development and AI integration, I specialize in building scalable, user-centric applications using React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Python.
Currently, I'm working with IBM on an AI-powered framework for modernizing legacy enterprise systems, focusing on intelligent code transformation using vector databases and dynamic embeddings. Alongside, I freelance as a front-end developer, delivering responsive, internationalized websites tailored to diverse user bases.
Experience
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
Software Engineer, Contract
Jun 2025 - Present (2 months)
As part of an MSc Final Project at UCL in collaboration with IBM, I am currently developing an AI-powered framework for modernizing legacy enterprise codebases, addressing large-scale system transformation challenges. This role involves designing and implementing a self-hosted, Langflow-compatible vector database with dynamic embedding capabilities to enable intelligent code analysis, refactoring, and transformation. I am also responsible for automating the generation and validation of secure, maintainable modern code through AI-driven refactoring and integrated testing pipelines, all aligned with enterprise scalability and reliability needs.
Kizuna Corporation
Front End Developer, Freelance
Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)
I designed and developed a visually engaging, bilingual website using Next.js and Tailwind CSS, specifically tailored for a Japanese and English-speaking audience. This project involved implementing a smooth language toggle system using Next.js internationalization routing to ensure a culturally appropriate UI and UX. I integrated interactive UI elements and animations with Framer Motion and React hooks for a fluid user experience and created responsive, mobile-friendly layouts with utility-first styling to ensure consistent performance across all devices.
Bright Smile Dental Clinic
Front End Developer, Freelance
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)
I designed and developed a fully responsive and SEO-optimized website for Bright Smile Dental Clinic to enhance their online presence. Built with Next.js, the site features server-side rendering (SSR) and static generation (SSG) for fast performance. I developed a modern UI/UX design using Figma, focusing on accessibility and ease of navigation. My work also included integrating key features such as appointment booking, service listings, and contact forms to enhance user engagement, along with optimizing for cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
Advantage International Pvt Ltd
Junior Computer Engineer
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)
In this role, I managed and maintained over 100 servers for the National Identity Project in Nepal. I was responsible for monitoring and maintaining the "DATACARD MX6100" Card Issuance System used for the issuance of National ID cards. My duties also included preparing daily and weekly monitoring and maintenance reports to track system performance and stability.
Advantage International Pvt Ltd
Entry Level Intern
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)
I worked with the National Identity Management System under the Department of National ID and Civil Registration, providing hardware and software assistance to workstations located throughout Nepal via remote access. My responsibilities included performing testing and providing detailed bug reports to senior engineers for further debugging.
