Ojash Gurung
Software Developer Intern @ VeraAI
MSCS Student @ Monroe University (Expected Graduation, April 2026)
| FullStack · AI · RAG · Cloud |
| Python · Java · FastAPI · PostgreSQL · Next.js |
Founder of SelfAI. — building intelligent, shareable profiles powered by RAG pipelines.
ABOUT ME
“If it solves a real problem, I want to build it. If it scales, I want to optimize it.”
I'm Ojash Gurung — an international M.S. Computer Science student at Monroe University, passionate about backend systems, full-stack development, and AI-powered products.
In 2025, I built SelfAI., a full-stack AI platform that lets users create personal AI agents using document-driven RAG pipelines. It integrates FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Pinecone, Redis, and OpenAI to deliver real-time, intelligent experiences.
I love building things that matter, and I’m currently looking for software engineering or backend roles — with a long-term goal of working in AI infrastructure and LLM applications.
- 📘 B.Sc. in Computer Science – Coventry University (2019–2022)
- 🚀 Launched SelfAI – an AI platform for professional profiles
- 🏆 Winner – 2021 IoT Expo (Smart Glasses project)
- 🎯 Goal: Land a backend/AI role at a top-tier tech company
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Achievements



2021
IOT Expo
Coventry University (Softwarica College)
Winner of IOT Expo, my team BrightNight we created a Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired. Built smart glasses with object detection, face recognition, location tracking, and stair detection to aid visually impaired individuals. Led hardware-software integration and deployed on embedded Linux.
Experience
June 2025 – Present
Software Engineer Intern
VeraAI Technologies
Assisting in building an AI-driven platform that transforms home remodeling by automating design, pricing, and proposal workflows. Involved in developing scalable backend services and improving the platform’s overall performance and user experience.
● Developing responsive and dynamic frontend components using Next.js for VeraAI’s remodeling platform
● Collaborating with design and backend teams to build seamless user experiences for real-time 3D modeling and quoting workflows
● Implementing UI features that enhance customer–remodeler collaboration during project design and proposal stages
Jan 2025 – Present
Founder / Full-Stack Developer
SelfAI
Founded and led development of SelfAI, a platform that helps users create and share personalized AI agents for professional networking and digital identity.
● Enabled 20+ users to create and share interactive AI profiles, boosting professional engagement and networking memorability during early user testing
● Designed and deployed a document-driven RAG pipeline using FastAPI, Pinecone, and OpenAI — increasing contextual accuracy of chatbot replies by 40%
● Built a document ingestion system handling 20K+ vector queries with <150ms latency using OpenAI embeddings and chunked Pinecone indexing
● Developed a RAG-powered embeddable chat widget in Next.js with secure login, public sessions, QR/link sharing, and support for 100+ chatbot test sessions
Mar 2024 – May 2024
Computer Lab Assistant (Part-time)
Troy University
Mentored students in Python and full-stack development, boosting project completion rates and academic performance. Guided React.js testing using Jest and Cypress, and performed data analysis on campus resource usage.
● Supported 20+ students, helping improve grades and project success by 25%
● Led frontend debugging using React.js, Jest, and Cypress — reducing submission errors by 35%
● Performed EDA on 10,000+ rows of fitness center data to identify peak-hour trends and reduce congestion
Feb 2023 – Sep 2023
Software Engineer Intern
SimplySoft Tech
Contributed to backend development and deployment optimization in a production-level environment using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and CI/CD tools.
● Integrated backend features via REST APIs, supporting 20+ frontend components and reducing API response time by 25%
● Boosted PostgreSQL query performance by 30% through JOIN optimization, clause refinement, and indexing
● Built CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, cutting release time by 70%
● Achieved 100% unit test coverage with Jest and JUnit; monitored and improved backend reliability using AWS CloudWatch
Sep 2022 – Jan 2023
Freelance Web Designer
Upwork
Designed responsive websites and UI layouts for early-stage startups and personal brands through Upwork, focusing on usability and modern frontend design.
● Delivered 5+ client projects involving responsive layouts and custom UI components
● Designed mobile-first user experiences using Tailwind CSS and clean HTML structures
● Collaborated with developers and non-technical clients to translate requirements into working prototypes
education
Expected Graduation: Dec 2025
M.S. in Computer Science
Monroe University
New York, USA

Jan 2024 – May 2024
M.S. in Computer Science (Transferred)
Troy University
Troy, Alabama, USA
Completed 9 credits before SEVIS transfer to Monroe

Mar 2019 – Aug 2022
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Coventry University
Coventry, United Kingdom
GPA: 3.41
Skills
Languages
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- SQL
- HTML/CSS
Frameworks & Libraries
- FastAPI
- Flask
- React.js
- Next.js
- Express
- Node.js
- LangChain
- REST APIs
- WebSockets
Databases & Vector Stores
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- Redis
- Pinecone
- ChromaDB
AI & LLM Tools
- OpenAI API
- LangChain
- RAG Pipelines
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS
- Jenkins
- GitHub Actions
- Docker
- Firebase
- Vercel
- Render
- Netlify
- Linux
Design & Methodology
- Agile
- Scrum
- MVP Strategy
- ERD Modeling
- User Stories
- Wireframes (Figma)
Authentication & Security
- JWT Auth
- OAuth