Hi, I'm Khemraj Thapa
Experienced Frontend Lead with over 10 years in web development. Passionate about building efficient, scalable, and user-friendly applications.
About Me
I'm a Senior Frontend Developer currently working at Starr Insurance in London, with over 10 years of experience in web development. My journey in tech has been driven by a passion for creating efficient, scalable, and user-friendly applications that make a real difference.
Throughout my career, I've specialized in modern frontend frameworks, particularly Angular and React, along with state management and performance optimization. I've had the privilege of leading development teams, improving development processes, and delivering high-quality, maintainable code across various projects.
As a hands-on problem solver, I ensure best practices are followed while driving projects to success. I'm committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and trends. My goal is to foster a culture of innovation and excellence within every team I work with.
Experience
Senior Frontend Developer
Starr Insurance
London Area, United Kingdom • Sep 2024 - Present
- •Work closely with Business Systems Analysts to understand technical requirements and implement application features
- •Collaborate with Solution Architects to design system solutions that meet business needs
- •Upgraded the codebase to Angular 18, ensuring it stays up-to-date and efficient
- •Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently to maintain smooth system operations
- •Author and maintain technical documentation that clearly explains the application architecture
Front End Lead
myOrb
Remote • Nov 2022 - Jul 2024
- •Led the development and maintenance of web applications using Angular and Nx
- •Actively participated in sprint planning, providing estimations and defining scope of work
- •Conducted technical interviews to identify and recruit top talent
- •Collaborated with technical leads to develop solutions to complex technical challenges
- •Regularly upgraded Node.js, Angular, and other libraries to ensure tech stack remains current
- •Facilitated end-of-sprint activities including demos and retrospectives
Senior Frontend Developer
myOrb
Guildford • Apr 2017 - Oct 2022
- •Migrated AngularJS project to Angular 11+
- •Built features for radiologists using AngularJS
- •Implemented Web Speech API for dictation feature
- •Used drag and drop API to build upload feature
- •Integrated AWS Cognito for authentication
- •Upgraded legacy AngularJS app using ES6 and Webpack with code splitting and lazy loading
- •Dockerized the AngularJS application
- •Prepared and conducted interviews for new hires
- •Optimized build process, decreasing build time by 50%
- •Created custom library for generating changelog using git logs
Frontend Developer
myOrb
Guildford, United Kingdom • Nov 2014 - Mar 2017
- •Wrote clean and reusable code following best practices
- •Created web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and Angular Material
- •Collaborated with senior designer to create simple, intuitive, and responsive interfaces
- •Demonstrated ability to improvise and learn new skills on the job
Skills & Technologies
Frontend Frameworks
Languages
State Management & Libraries
Styling
Build Tools & Bundlers
Testing
DevOps & Tools
Other
Featured Projects
Healthcare Radiology Platform
Led the migration of a legacy AngularJS application to Angular 11+, implementing modern features for radiologists including dictation using Web Speech API and drag-and-drop file uploads. Optimized build process reducing build time by 50%.
✓50% faster build time
✓Modern ES6+ architecture
✓Dockerized deployment
Enterprise Insurance Application
Upgraded enterprise insurance application to Angular 18, collaborating with Business Systems Analysts and Solution Architects to implement new features and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
✓Angular 18 upgrade
✓Enterprise-scale architecture
✓Technical documentation
Monorepo Development Platform
Architected and maintained large-scale web applications using Nx monorepo structure, implementing best practices for code sharing, testing, and deployment across multiple frontend applications.
✓Nx monorepo architecture
✓Code sharing strategy
✓CI/CD pipeline
Custom Changelog Generator
Built a custom library for automatically generating changelogs from git logs and publishing updates to Slack channels, improving team communication and release management.
✓Automated changelog generation
✓Slack integration
✓Release management
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or just having a chat about frontend development. Feel free to reach out!
Senior Frontend Developer with 10+ years of experience
Specializing in Angular, React, and modern web technologies