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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 Leadership & Management

  • 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 Tools & Workflows

  • Linear
  • Notion
  • Figma
  • Jira & Confluence
  • Asana
  • PostHog Analytics
  • MIRO (for workshops)

    Technical Depth

  • 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

My experience

Contact Me

Please contact me directly at samirjkhadka@gmail.com or through this form.