About Biraj Rai
I'm Biraj Rai, a software engineer and founder from Kathmandu, Nepal. I build web applications, manage cloud infrastructure, and create products that serve real users.
Background
I started building at 9 with Minecraft servers. By 15 I was running DaPirates, a server with 120+ concurrent players that taught me infrastructure, networking, Linux systems, and community management before I wrote my first line of professional code. That hands-on experience shaped how I think about systems: reliability, scale, and real users matter more than perfect code.
That foundation led me to web development. I taught myself software engineering by building real products, not tutorials. Today I specialize in TypeScript, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS, and I have expanded into Go for backend services.
How I work
My approach to software is pragmatic. I believe in shipping fast, iterating with real users, and choosing the right tool for the job. Whether it's a React frontend, a Go microservice, or a PostgreSQL schema design, I focus on what delivers value. I have built products solo from idea to deployment, owning the infrastructure, the code, and the user experience.
What I'm building
Bharosilo is Nepal's business review platform. A product handling real users, reviews, and local business discovery. Built from scratch including backend, frontend, infrastructure, and deployment. This is where I apply everything from TypeScript and React to Docker and AWS in a product used by real people.
Past work
DaPirates was a Minecraft Java survival server scaled from zero to 120+ concurrent players. I built and managed the entire infrastructure stack: server provisioning, networking, plugins, community moderation, and content pipelines.
MineNepal is one of the first dedicated Minecraft server directories for the Nepali gaming community, helping connect players with local servers.
Beyond code
When I'm not building products, I'm contributing to Nepal's tech community, writing about software engineering on my blog, and exploring how technology can solve local problems. I'm based in Kathmandu and open to freelance projects, founding engineering roles, and collaborations that make an impact.
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