Hi, I'm Pujan
Software Engineer

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BIOGRAPHY

I build reliable full-stack apps and automate business workflows. Recently, I led ReflectAI (AI journaling app) and shipped automation at PECO that cut authorization time from ~3 hours to ~30 minutes.

CONTACT

Philadelphia, PA
pujanpokharel10@gmail.com

EXPERTISE

Full-stack Development
Software Architecture
Test-Driven Development
DevOps & CI/CD
Website & UI/UX Design

YEARS BUILDING SOFTWARE

4+

COMPLETED PROJECTS

10+

ORG EXPERIENCE

2+

Qualification

Experience & education

Education

Bachelors in Software Engineering

Philadelphia, PA - Drexel University 2021 - 2025

GPA: 3.74

Relevant Coursework:
Software Architecture • Data Structures & Algorithms • Database Systems • Human-Computer Interaction • Web Development • Artificial Intelligence • Data Analytics

Academic Projects:
Game Design – Created 4 total games as a complete beginner in a 3 month term, including a zombie first-person shooter 3D game.
Web Design - Created 3 total sites based on best web design practices from designing wireframes to coding them into responsive sites.

Scholarships & Awards:
Drexel Dean’s Scholarship (2021–2025) – Merit-based academic award.

Leadership:
Treasurer, Drexel Nepali Student Association (2022–2024)
– Managed $5,000 annual budget and organized 5+ campus events with 75+ attendees.



Work

Full Stack Developer & Application Design Analyst

Drexel University College of Computing and Informatics - Philadelphia, PA January 2025 - September 2025

Led design, development, and research for ReflectAI, a cross-platform AI journaling app built with React, Supabase, and Cohere AI. Developed two live sites — a journaling site and a research showcase. Conducted user studies with 6 participants over 21 days, analyzing usability and engagement data. Designed system architecture, managed testing, and ensured accessibility compliance. Improved AI response speed by 40% through backend query optimization.



Work

Application Support Analyst

PECO, Exelon - Philadelphia, PA March 2023 - September 2023

Engineered an automated PowerApp for user authorization to replace manual Mobile Dispatch authorization. As a result, shortened the time from 3 hours to only 30 minutes. Optimized SQL queries and database indexes to improve database performance, accelerating report generation by 30%. Engineered PowerShell automation scripts, reducing user authorization processing time by 85%

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Skills

My favorite skills

Frontend Developer

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HTML

Intermediate
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CSS

Intermediate
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JavaScript

Intermediate
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React

Intermediate
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Git

Intermediate

Programming Languages

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Java

Intermediate
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Python

Intermediate
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C

Intermediate
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C#

Working Knowledge
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C++

Working Knowledge

Backend & Tools

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Node.js

Intermediate
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PostgreSQL

Intermediate
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GitLab CI/CD

Intermediate
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Docker

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PowerApps

Intermediate

Projects

Most recent work
Full Stack Web Application

ReflectAI Journal

  • Built an AI-assisted journaling experience with structured prompts and conversational reflection flows
  • Implemented full-stack features including auth, data persistence, and AI integration (Supabase + Cohere/OpenAI)
  • Optimized backend queries and request flow to improve AI response speed by ~40%


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Full Stack Web Application

Recipe-Meal Planner

  • Developed a meal-planning platform with recipe search, favorites, scheduling, and shopping list generation
  • Built REST APIs with Node.js/Express and integrated Spoonacular API for recipe data
  • Designed PostgreSQL schema for users, pantry inventory, and meal plans with reliable CRUD workflows


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Design Prototype, Web Application

Sports Stocks Prototype

  • Designed a responsive React prototype for a real-time sports trading concept and user flows
  • Integrated chart visualizations (Chart.js) for price movement and interaction feedback
  • Implemented input validation and UI states to simulate realistic trading actions and edge cases


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3D-modeling, Web Application

Drexel Map 3D Project

  • Built an 3D campus buildings visualizations featuring 47 modeled Drexel buildings
  • Created a responsive companion site that shows building information and improves navigation
  • Followed best practices for 3D modeling and web development


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Java Development & Testing

Small Banking Software System

  • Implemented a Java banking system with account creation, validation rules, and interest calculations
  • Wrote 400+ JUnit tests using Test-Driven Development to ensure correctness and reliability
  • Set up GitLab CI/CD with automated testing and static analysis to enforce quality gates


Repo - Private (Academic Project)
Java Application Development

Survey/Test Management System

  • Built a layered-architecture Java assessment platform supporting 6 question types with grading logic
  • Applied design patterns and validation to keep logic modular, testable, and maintainable
  • Implemented serialization-based persistence for saving, loading, and reusing assessments reliably


Repo - Private (Academic Project)

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