Sankalp Tharu
Backend Developer | Open Source Contributor
I'm a backend developer specializing in Python and Django, building powerful REST APIs and full stack solutions. While the backend is my first love, I'm equally passionate about crafting clean, modern UIs using React, TypeScript, Tailwind, HTMX, and Alpine.js.
I fell in love with backend engineering on day one, and I'm always pushing my skills forward. Let's build something great together. Send me an email or connect with me on my socials.
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signThings I'm Maintaining and Developing
- lapctlRust CLI for managing Linux laptop hardware; GPU switching, battery health, power limits, and cooling.
- django-nepkitDjango fields and helpers for Nepal: BS DateFields with admin pickers, Address chaining, phone validation.
- djinitA fast, interactive CLI to bootstrap a modern, production ready Django project in minutes
- DevGenAI-powered CLI for semantic commits, changelogs, and automated project essentials.
Experience
Open Source Developer
2023 - Present
Remote
- Architected and maintained high-performance CLI tools in Rust and Python, focusing on Linux system optimization and developer productivity.
- Designed and implemented `lapctl`, a Rust-based hardware controller achieving near-instant execution for GPU and power management.
- Built `django-nepkit`, a specialized set of Django tools solving localization challenges for the Nepali developer ecosystem.
- Automated development workflows using Bash and Lua, improving personal sprint velocity and project consistency.
- Managed full-stack deployments on Linux servers, including SSL automation, Nginx configuration, and CI/CD via GitHub Actions.
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Backend Developer
2024 - 2025
Kohalpur, Nepal
- Engineered scalable backend architectures for e-commerce platforms using Django and PostgreSQL, supporting high-concurrency order processing.
- Developed dynamic form processing engines for educational consultancy systems, reducing lead handling time by streamlining data workflows.
- Collaborated with frontend teams to define robust REST API contracts, ensuring seamless integration with React-based interfaces.
- Optimized database performance by implementing advanced indexing and query caching, resulting in faster content delivery for client applications.
- Steered the deployment of production-ready systems on cloud infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% uptime through proactive monitoring.
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