AWAN SHRESTHA

https://awan.com.np

INTRODUCTION

A Computer Engineer interested in technology and its impact on human society.

Learning something new, creating something out of them, and sharing my knowledge with others, always.

EDUCATION

Kathmandu University

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

CGPA: 3.85 / 4.00

Got Scholarship for Highest GPA in fifth, sixth and seventh semester.
Represented Nepal and Kathmandu University at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2021 World Finals.

SKILLS

Programming Languages:

Technical Skills and Frameworks:

Languages: English, Nepali, Newari, and Hindi

Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, Presentation, Adaptability, Listening

EXPERIENCE

LIS Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Software Engineering Intern | January 2022 - April 2022

Designed and Implemented data pipeline to transfer data from SharePoint to Snowflake using Azure Data Factory.
Developed Snowflake tasks, stored procedures, and Python scripts for the ETL processes in data warehouse.

MLH Fellowship - Software Engineering

Fellow for WebXR Project - Meta (Facebook) | June 2021 - August 2021

As an Open Source fellow, worked on Facebook/ WebXR Samples project and created immersive VR experiences on web using Three.js .
Implemented WebXR Hand Input API to create examples for hand gestures and interactions like pinching, touching, Spiderman web shooting, Thanos Snap, etc, in Oculus Quest.
Documented the process of Oculus development environment setup for VR development using JavaScript.

Abhiyantrik Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Front End Developer Intern | June 2020 - September 2020

Created paper prototypes tailored to client specifications, and designed high-quality visual representations of their ideas in Adobe XD.
Built dynamic websites and web applications using HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, and WordPress, incorporating design principles.
Tested and debugged UI issues related to responsiveness, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility standards, ensuring optimal user experience across multiple devices and platforms.

PROJECTS

TL;DR : Expart, WebXR, EnSat, The Student Stories, etc;

EnSat

A miniature version of an Environmental Satellite with microcontrollers and sensors for collecting environmental data. The data is stored in MongoDB database with Node.js server and represented in the GUI built in React.
The cloud version of the project was later developed for Imagine Cup using Azure IoT Hub, Stream Analysis and App Services.
Demo (Dummy Data) | GitHub | More Info

WebXR Samples | MLH Fellowship Project

Immersive VR experiences especially focusing on hand input and gestures using WebXR API and Three.js.
Demo | GitHub | More Info

Hami Nirogi

Student Volunteer Project for Nirogi Inc. USA to develop an android application for betterment of rural health in Nepal in 2019.
Application built using Flutter SDK, Node.js and MySQL that provide health related information about symptoms and diseases, along with a health forum, and health tools.

Expart

A game platform to predict the price of NFTs and win prizes, built using React using 8 Bit stye Nes.css.
Project

Research and Publication:

Environmental Satellite to Monitor Real-Time Environmental Parameter Changes in Response to Increased Climate Action

Published at 73rd International Astronautical Congress, Paris, France. (2022)
Link: https://iafastro.directory/iac/paper/id/68130/summary/

Effects of Dark Mode on Students:

Research Project about how Dark Mode theme in the educational platforms affect the studies of students in online mode of learning.
Study about the benefits of color modes with respect to visual acuity, atigue and usability, and user preference for dark mode.

Writing Projects:

Personal Technical Blog | Link

GitHub: https://github.com/awanshrestha

Devpost: https://devpost.com/awanshrestha

LEADERSHIP and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

AWS Community Builder

Started the cloud community at Kathmandu University and organized different workshops and webinars, collaborating with university clubs.
Facilitated labs for Cloud Computing course at the university, and created contents for helping the AWS builders.

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador

Reached the Gold (Highest) level in global community of campus leaders who help to empower and mentor other students.
Launched MSP Nepal Livestreams in YouTube, to offer valuable skill-building opportunities for students during 2020 pandemic lockdown.
Led, organized and spoke at multiple events like Learn Together Watch Party KU, Imagine Cup Bootcamp, and AI Gaming Nepal, MLSA Asia Regional Call, etc.

Kathmandu University Computer Club

Served as Community Representative for the Club | September 2020 - August 2021
Design and Documentation coordinator for IT MEET 2021, second biggest students-organized technological festival in the country.
Member of Editorial team for annual technical magazine of the club, IT Express.

AI Gaming

Event Host and Tech Support | January 2021 - August 2021
Provided first line technical support for the AI Gaming events and helped students from different parts of the world to host and organize AI Gaming events.

HONORS AND AWARDS

World Finalist, Microsoft Imagine Cup 2021 | Earth Category Runner Up | Link
Featured in MongoDB Students Spotlights | Link
National Finalist - Seeds for the Future 2021 | Represented Nepal at Tech4Good Competition
Top 11 Teams, ICT Awards Nepal 2021
MLH Top of the Class Hack Award, Teacher's Hack
Hack-O-Lantern Hackathon Winner
Winner, Project Competition in LOCUS 2020
Winner, CanSat Competition in Aavishkar 19