
Namaste, I'm Samir J Khadka.
Product Leader & Builder | Principal Project Manager | UI/UX Designer
Fintech | Travel Tech
Former Principal Project Manager at a regulated Payment Service Provider in Nepal, where I led the end to end development of mobile wallets, payment gateways, and APIs that drove financial inclusion across urban and rural communities.
Currently bootstrapping Nepali Homestays - the marketplace connecting travelers with authentic local hosts - while shipping AI-powered travel tools and mobile experiences.
Based in Kathmandu | Full-stack capable | AI-native PM
About Me
I'm a product leader with over 5 years of experience building and scaling regulated digital payment platforms in Nepal. As Principal Project Manager at WEPAY, I defined the company vision and led cross-functional teams to deliver secure, user-centric products — from mobile wallets and QR payments to merchant onboarding and utility bill payments. I owned the full product lifecycle: writing user stories, prioritizing backlogs, running Agile ceremonies, and ensuring NRB compliance without compromising speed or UX. Previously at Digi Hub, I managed a 30+ person team to launch PSP platforms that grew the customer base by 40% and revenue by 25%. I translated complex business needs into clear requirements, conducted user research, and drove iterative improvements based on real feedback. With an M.Sc. in Business Information Systems (University of Bedfordshire, UK) and hands-on experience across Node.js, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Today, I'm channeling that expertise into travel tech. Through Nepali Homestays, I'm creating the most trusted platform for authentic local stays — because Nepal deserves a homegrown alternative that truly understands our culture and communities. I believe great products don't just solve problems, they create access, build trust, and change lives.
When I'm not coding, I enjoy playing video games, watching movies, and listening to music.
My Projects
Homestay Nepal
Building the trusted marketplace for authentic homestays in Nepal.
- React
- Next.js
- MongoDB
- Tailwind
- Postgres
- Prisma
SmartStay Advisor
AI-powered travel agent that recommends homestays and generates personalized Nepal itineraries
- React
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- Tailwind
- Redux
Smart Agro
AI-powered platform that generates personalized crop recommendations based on user inputs
- React
- Next.js
- SQL
- Tailwind
- Framer
My Skills
- Product Strategy
- Product Ownership
- Roadmapping & Prioritization
- User Stories & Acceptance Criteria
- OKRs & KPIs
- Agile/Scrum Mastery
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- User Research & Feedback Loops
- Regulatory Compliance (NRB/PSP)
Product Leadership & Management
- Linear
- Notion
- Figma
- Jira & Confluence
- Asana
- PostHog Analytics
- MIRO (for workshops)
Product Tools & Workflows
- Next.js / React / TypeScript
- Node.js / Express
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- PostgreSQL (Raw SQL + Stored Procedures)
- React Native (Expo)
- Payment Integrations (Stripe, Khalti, OnePG)
- Authentication (Clerk)
- Tailwind CSS
- Framer Motion
- Git & CI/CD
Technical Depth
My experience
Founder & Product Owner – Nepali Homestays
Kathmandu, Nepal
Currently building the trusted marketplace for authentic homestays in Nepal. Full-stack product leader handling everything from product strategy and user research to multi-payment gateway integration (Stripe, Khalti, OnePG), AI features, and mobile app development.
2024 – PresentPrincipal Project Manager
WEPAY Pvt Ltd, Kathmandu
Led company vision and cross-functional teams to build regulated digital payment products including mobile wallets, QR payments, and agent banking. Acted as Product Owner — defined product vision, wrote user stories, prioritized backlogs, ran Agile Scrum ceremonies, and ensured NRB compliance while delivering user-centric experiences.
Feb 2024 – Jan 2025Project Manager
Digi Hub Pvt Ltd, Kathmandu
Led a 30+ person cross-functional team to develop PSP platforms that grew customer base by 40% and revenue by 25%. Owned product requirements, roadmap, release planning, and user research. Translated business needs into prioritized features and drove iterative improvements.
Jul 2022 – Jan 2024Project Manager (Early Role)
WEPAY Pvt Ltd, Kathmandu
Shaped technology strategy and led development of secure, compliant payment systems. Ensured alignment between business goals, engineering execution, and regulatory requirements. Built foundation for scalable fintech products serving urban and rural Nepal.
Mar 2020 – Jun 2022Contact Me
Please contact me directly at samirjkhadka@gmail.com or through this form.


