Bishwash Khadka

Guff AI – Chrome Extension[React.js, JavaScript, Chrome Extension API, GPT-4o, Tailwind CSS, Jest]

• Developed a Chrome extension for real-time, context-aware chat assistance using OpenAI GPT-4o.
• Engineered dynamic UI with persistent storage, advanced DOM parsing, RESTful API calls, and testing via Jest.

Portfolio Website[JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React.js, Next.js, Tailwind, Jest, Storybook, CI/CD, OpenAI API]

• Built a fully responsive portfolio using React/Next.js and Tailwind CSS with AI-powered features.
• Integrated OpenAI API for intelligent content generation, component testing (Storybook, Jest), Git version control, and CI/CD for automated deployment.

PokesTrail (McHACKS 1st Place)[Flutter, Firebase, Firestore, Firebase Auth]

• Developed a mobile mentorship/resource-sharing platform, winning 1st place among 50+ teams.
• Launched a Wellness Website in 9 hours, using Git and Google Links for real-time team collaboration.

Way of the Frog – 2D Metroidvania Game[Godot, GDScript, Aseprite, CI/CD, Agile, Firebase, OpenAI API]

• Engineered core gameplay, dynamic boss mechanics, and custom art for a 2D game in Godot.
• Boosted player satisfaction by 20%+ using playtesting feedback, CI/CD cycles, and iterative feature releases.

ThreadHub (TruHacks 3rd Place)[Flask, Jinja2, Firebase, Figma, HTML/CSS/JS/PHP]

• Developed an e-commerce web app matching eco-friendly businesses with sustainable freelancers.
• Built responsive frontend (HTML/CSS/JS/PHP), Python backend (Flask), and Firebase for registration/auth.

McNeese BookHub[React.js, HTML, CSS, WAMP, PHP, SQL]

• Led a team to build a responsive online bookstore for students with a scalable SQL database and secure REST API.
• Improved query performance by 30%, reduced defects by 30% using Waterfall model, and ensured OAuth-based auth.

NoHungerZone (TruHacks 3rd Place)[HTML, CSS, PHP, Git, GitHub]

• Hackathon project tackling food insecurity: built pantry search, donor listings, and matching platform with secure backend.
• Developed responsive frontend and implemented secure PHP backend for community food resource management.

Tetris Clone[Java, Swing, OOP, File I/O]

• Developed a modular Tetris game with OOP architecture, score tracking, state saving, and leaderboard.
• Used Java Swing and event-driven programming for engaging gameplay.

Perspective Game - Superhero Color Challenge[Java, Swing, OOP, Game Logic, UI/UX Design]

• Created an interactive superhero and color guessing game with dynamic 5-round gameplay and instant feedback systems.
• Engineered game state management, scoring algorithms, and user-friendly navigation with replay functionality for all ages.

Battleship Game[Java, Swing, OOP, Grid Logic, Strategy Algorithms]

• Developed a strategic naval combat game with intelligent ship placement and grid-based battle mechanics.
• Implemented turn-based gameplay, hit detection algorithms, and victory conditions for classic battleship strategy.

Software Engineering Fellow – Headstarter AI

2024 – Aug 2024 | Remote

• Built OpenAI-based SaaS tools (web scraper, flashcard generator, support bots) with Groq, Pinecone, Stripe, and Llama APIs.
• Developed a custom RAG pipeline using LangChain/OpenAI for query-relevant, real-time responses.

IT Intern – Lavner Education, Rice University

June 2023 – August 2023 | Houston, TX

• Delivered hands-on instruction in Python, AI, game dev, and robotics for 40+ students. Supported 100+ devices, ensuring 99% uptime for operations.
• Debugged student projects, configured AV/recording, and proactively resolved IT/system inefficiencies.

Gaming Market Research & Analytics Remote Externship – Paragon One

Nov 2023 – Dec 2023 | Remote

• Provided player insight analytics through research on 3 distinct game genres, utilizing Tableau and SQL.
• Recommended Mobalytics' strategy, resulting in 15% increase in user engagement using feedback insights.
• Administered as Paragon Student Ambassador, driving 10+ individuals in externship by networking with students.

Technical Peer Mentor – CodePath

May 2025 – Aug 2025 | Remote

• Mentored peers in Android (Kotlin, Android Studio) and web dev (React.js, REST APIs) via 1:1 and biweekly check-ins.
• Helped shape best practices for a program supporting 100+ students.

Intro to Android Development – CodePath

8-week Course | 40+ Hours

• Completed an 8-week, 40+ hour Android development course focused on Kotlin, Android Studio, and UI architecture.
• Built 3+ Android apps, including a multi-screen capstone project using RecyclerView, ViewBinding, SharedPreferences, and live API integration via AsyncHttpLibrary.

Launch Lead Ambassador – Fizz Social

Dec 2023 – Mar 2024 | McNeese State University

• Led 46+ ambassadors and launched Fizz Social to 2,000+ DAUs via outreach and event campaigns.