Ajay Khatri
IT Specialist & Data Driven Solutions Expert
Professional Summary
Results-driven IT specialist with over 15 years of hands-on experience delivering practical solutions in non-tech industries (manufacturing, real estate, education, renewable energy). I specialize in transforming complex challenges into efficient systems — from custom ERP implementations and secure network infrastructure to creative digital content and industrial automation. My work has consistently reduced operational costs, improved system reliability, and empowered teams of 50–200 people. Passionate about building localized, affordable IT solutions for Nepali businesses while pursuing international remote opportunities.
Professional Experience
IT & Communication Specialist – Caliber Shoes Nepal
December 2023 – Present- Data Visualization & Analytics: Designed and managed data visualization dashboards to cross-examine sales trends against manufacturing plans, tracking total products produced to optimize factory output.
- Market & Demand Analysis: Analyzed customer selection patterns and market data to identify high-performing shoe articles, directly aligning production schedules with vendor requirements and consumer demand.
- Led full implementation of customized Odoo ERP system from scratch, including Nepal-specific calendar module, barcode & RFID integration, and label printing — reducing manual errors by ~70% and streamlining operations for 100+ staff.
- Managed company website hosted on AWS Lightsail with enhanced security protocols, achieving 99.9% uptime and reducing page load time from 20s to 1.5s.
- Designed and maintained virtual machines (Windows Server 2019), WSL, and Docker for HRM, inventory, and billing systems, ensuring seamless departmental workflows.
- Performed regular maintenance and repair of industrial machinery (laser cutters, solenoids, relays, conveyor timers, temperature controllers), minimizing downtime and saving significant service costs annually.
- Created social media graphics and optimized website SEO, significantly improving online visibility and engagement.
Head of IT & Communication Department – Green Hill City
June 2019 – June 2023- Designed and managed complete network & server infrastructure, including Sophos firewall rules, VLAN configurations, Windows Server 2012, and Zimbra Mail Server — maintaining zero major downtime incidents over 4 years.
- Developed in-house tools: Flutter-based internal chat application and Python/PostgreSQL land management system, fully integrated with company website.
- Led SEO optimization and digital marketing campaigns, increasing website traffic by 150%.
- Provided comprehensive IT support and training to staff on agile development, ERP systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
IT Support & Educator – ACE School & Alok Vidyashram
2015 – 2019- Delivered end-to-end IT support (hardware/software troubleshooting, system maintenance) for 500+ users (students & staff).
- Taught computer science and mathematics, creating engaging digital materials that improved student engagement by ~40%.
- Managed school website content and marketing graphics, including live event video streaming.
Freelance IT & Digital Consultant – Various Clients
2010 – Present- Developed and maintained WordPress websites for clients including Polygon College, Awaken Film, Karma Films, and Two Brothers Travel & Tours, integrating custom plugins and themes.
- Configured email marketing (Mailchimp), designed logos, and managed social media branding, driving 30% average growth in client engagement.
- Supported YouTube channel setup, video production, and streaming optimization.
Solar Energy Technician – BRisk Solar
2012 – 2015- Installed and maintained home-based hybrid solar energy systems, improving energy efficiency and reducing client electricity costs by up to 50%.
Skills & Expertise
- ERP Systems: Odoo Customization & Module Development
- Network & Security: Sophos Firewall, VLAN, VPN Configuration
- Cloud & Hosting: AWS Lightsail, Virtual Machines (Windows Server)
- Software Development: Python, Flutter, PostgreSQL
- Web Development: WordPress, SEO Optimization
- Graphic Design: Photoshop, Premiere Pro
- IoT & Hardware Integration: Barcode, RFID, ESP32
- Industrial Maintenance: Laser Cutters, Solenoids, Relays
- Digital Marketing: Social Media Management, Email Campaigns
Education & Certifications
- MSc IT – Ongoing (Purbanchal University, Nepal)
- MA Rural Development – Tribhuvan University (2017–2019)
- B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering – Purbanchal University (2007–2013)
Selected Coursera & Professional Certificates
- Machine Learning Specialization - View Credential
- DevOps on AWS Specialization
- Google IT Support Professional Certification - View Credential
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate - View Credential
- Google Ads for Beginners - View Credential
- Java for Android - View Credential
- Deep Learning ICT and its impact in Education (British Council ISA Project)
- Certified Solar Electric Technician (Level 2) - CTEVT Nepal
View all certificates on my LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
I’m open to new opportunities, collaborations, or interesting challenges. Let’s talk about how I can bring my practical experience and problem-solving mindset to your team!
Scan to view my live portfolio and digital updates:
https://www.azaya.com.np/p/about-me.html
🤔 Why Start This Blog?
After years of building, fixing, learning, and experimenting, I realized:
I never documented anything.
So now, I want to:
- ✅ Teach what I’ve learned in real-world IT
- ✅ Improve and organize my own knowledge
- ✅ Share Nepali-built tools and ideas with the world
- ✅ Prepare for international opportunities and remote work
🧠 What You’ll Learn Here
This blog is for:
- Junior IT admins who want real-world examples
- Developers curious about ERP software, WordPress, or Flutter
- Anyone managing IT solo in non-tech businesses
- Nepali engineers who want to share globally
I’ll be posting about:
- 🧱 Odoo Complete ERP adaption in industries and module development (Nepali calendar, barcode, RFID)
- 🖥️ Infrastructure: virtual machines, AWS, backups
- 🔐 VPN + firewall setup (Sophos)
- 🌐 WordPress plugin & theme development, SEO tips
- 📊 Data analytics using real factory/business data
- 🛠️ Python automation, GitHub workflows, and scripting
- 🎨 Creative tools for IT: Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects
- 📱 Flutter journey (restarting with real apps)
- Computer Science, AI, Machine learning and many more....
🔧 Thousands of Projects, Trials & Lessons
Beyond my formal roles, I’ve spent over a decade:
- ⚙️ Building internal tools, dashboards, and workflows that were never officially “projects”
- 🧪 Running trial-and-error experiments to solve business problems in real time
- 🖥️ Customizing hardware/software combinations to fit unique environments
- 🧰 Learning by breaking and fixing things, not just by reading documentation
- 👨🏫 Teaching others through project-based learning — sometimes by example, sometimes by challenge
Over time, these micro-projects helped me become a better troubleshooter, a faster learner, a more confident builder, and someone who can teach and share real-world knowledge.
This blog will also include those micro-hacks and side projects that taught me as much (if not more) than any formal course.
Thanks for reading my first post!
This blog is not just a portfolio — it’s a logbook of lessons, failures, breakthroughs, and real tech life from the inside.
Let’s grow together. 🇳🇵🌍
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