Passionate dev,
security mindset.
I build products that are not just beautiful — but fast, resilient, and secure from the ground up. Based in Kathmandu, working globally.
Building the web,
securing the stack.
I'm Yograj Aryal — Technical Lead, Founder of Saral Apps, and a self-taught full-stack engineer based in Kathmandu, Nepal. I design and operate production-grade e-learning infrastructure that currently serves 50,000+ active users across multiple client environments. My stack runs deep: MERN/MEAN for application development, Linux VPS management for infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines for zero-downtime deployments.
I hold a Google Cybersecurity Specialization and apply an offensive security mindset — rooted in OWASP Top 10 — to every system I architect. At Saral Apps, I lead full-cycle technical delivery: backend API design, DevOps automation, real-time monitoring, client infrastructure management, and intern mentorship. I didn't come from a CS degree — I came from accounting, taught myself to code, and built my way into production systems that handle real scale. That non-linear path is exactly why I build systems that are practical, resilient, and secure by design.
Every ms of load time is a conversion lost.
Auth, inputs, secrets — hardened from day one.
CI/CD, tests, monitoring — always production-ready.
The road so far.
Every role shaped how I think about code, systems, and security.
Program Coordinator
Gurukul CA · Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal (On-site)
First professional role — coordinating programs, managing client communication, and developing the operational and interpersonal skills that now underpin client-facing technical leadership.
- Coordinated academic and professional programs — managing schedules, stakeholder communication, and logistics
- Developed client-facing communication and sales skills that directly translate to current technical client management
- Built foundational understanding of how educational institutions operate — context that shapes Saral Apps product decisions today
Backend Developer (Part-time) & Accountant
Gurukul CA · Kathmandu, Nepal
Started as an Accountant handling financial operations, then simultaneously transitioned into Backend Development — teaching myself Express.js and CI/CD while working full-time. This dual role marks the beginning of a deliberate career pivot into software engineering.
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliation, and financial reporting using Tally
- Self-initiated transition into backend development — began building internal tools with Express.js while in an accounting role
- Developed backend services and automated internal workflows, reducing manual operational overhead
- Completed MERN Stack certification at Broadway Infosys during this period — applying learning directly to production work
- Demonstrated ability to operate across finance and engineering — a combination that now informs how I approach cost-efficient infrastructure decisions
Full Stack Developer
Hamro Academy · Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal (Hybrid)
Joined as Backend Developer and progressed to Full Stack Developer within the same tenure. Core contributor to the e-learning platform backend — building the systems that power course delivery, user management, and real-time performance at scale.
- Developed and maintained backend APIs for a production e-learning platform using Node.js and Express.js
- Built core LMS features including course management, student progress tracking, and content delivery systems
- Progressed from part-time Backend Developer to full-time Full Stack Developer within 5 months based on technical performance
- Implemented CI/CD workflows to streamline deployment cycles and reduce manual release overhead
- Collaborated on frontend integration using React, ensuring seamless API consumption and responsive UX
- Gained deep domain knowledge in e-learning infrastructure — directly informing the technical foundation of Saral Apps
Founder & Technical Lead
Saral Apps · Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Founded Saral Apps to build enterprise-grade e-learning infrastructure and high-scale mobile applications for the Nepali market and beyond. Leading all technical architecture, client delivery, DevOps operations, and team mentorship.
- Architecting and managing production infrastructure serving 50,000+ active users across multiple client environments
- Designing and maintaining MERN/MEAN stack backends with focus on high concurrency, API performance, and system reliability
- Managing multiple client VPS environments — handling server provisioning, SSL, NGINX configuration, and zero-downtime deployments
- Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated testing and production deployments
- Leading client discovery calls, writing technical proposals, and owning end-to-end project delivery
- Mentoring junior developers and interns on backend architecture, DevOps practices, and secure coding standards
- Applying Google Cybersecurity and OWASP Top 10 principles to every system architected — security is built in, not bolted on