Meet our volunteers
The people who generously give their time, energy, and expertise to make WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 happen. From planning and coordination to event-day operations, their dedication helps ensure everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.
Thank you for providing the support necessary to execute this event effectively and on schedule.
Aashika Kandel
Aashika is a WordPress developer who builds clean, responsive websites that not only look great but also perform smoothly. She pays close attention to performance, thoughtful design, and creating a seamless user experience.
Beyond coding, she enjoys writing stories, exploring new technology, and brainstorming creative ideas. And one thing she never gets tired of? A good conversation over a cup of chiya.
Aayusha Sharma
Aayusha Sharma is a final-semester BSc CSIT student who balances her studies with her work as a QA. She enjoys meeting new people, exchanging ideas, and being around positive, inspiring energy. Curious by nature, Aayusha loves exploring different genres of music and discovering new experiences. She is always excited to connect with people, learn something new, and be part of communities that bring people together.
Ashim Karki
Ashim Karki is a sales professional with an interest in information technology, continuous learning, and personal growth.
Ashish Shahi
Ashish Shahi is a UI/UX Designer passionate about creating simple, intuitive, and user-friendly digital experiences. He enjoys exploring the intersection of design, technology, and WordPress. He is excited to contribute as a volunteer at WordCamp Kathmandu and connect with the WordPress community.
Ashwin Pradhan
Ashwin Pradhan is a Senior Software Engineer with strong passion for Photography. He usually gets involved in Festival/Cultural photography but occasionally gets called for event photography.
Ayusha Poudel
Ayusha Poudel is a Computer Science AI student who is interested in technology, artificial intelligence, and learning new things. She has experience in travel services, ticketing, customer support, and documentation work. She enjoys working on practical projects and improving her technical skills. She is a hardworking, responsible, and friendly person who likes taking on new challenges and gaining experience. Her goal is to build a strong career in the field of technology while using her skills to create useful and practical solutions.
Bishal Rauniyar
Bishal Rauniyar is a full-stack developer focused on building modern, scalable, and high-performance web solutions. He specializes in WordPress, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and custom plugin and theme development, with experience in APIs, integrations, security, and performance optimization. He combines strong technical expertise with a practical problem-solving mindset to turn complex requirements into reliable digital products. Bishal is passionate about clean code, thoughtful engineering, continuous learning, and creating technology that delivers real-world value. He is excited to connect, learn, and share ideas with fellow WordPress enthusiasts at WordCamp Kathmandu 2026.
Chetana Dangi
Chetana is a BSc CSIT student with a strong interest in technology, data, and community-driven initiatives. She enjoys learning new skills, collaborating with others, and contributing to meaningful events. With experience in data analysis, software projects, and volunteering, she is eager to contribute her time and skills to WordCamp Kathmandu. She looks forward to connecting with fellow WordPress enthusiasts, learning from the community, and helping create a welcoming and successful WordCamp experience.
Chhabilal Pun Magar
Chhabilal Pun Magar is a Master of Information Technology student and an aspiring web developer based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He is more passionate about software development and open-source technologies, and is actively learning WordPress to expand his technical skill set. As a dedicated volunteer for WordCamp Kathmandu 2026, he is excited to connect with the global tech community, share his knowledge, and contribute to making this year’s event a grand success. Likewise, he is more attached to the event handling and management. As well as professionally, he works as a high school teacher, which really motivates him to have good knowledge and wisdom related to any ideas/technology.
Gaurab khatri
Gaurab is a web developer and WordPress enthusiast who enjoys building websites, solving technical challenges, and learning new things. He loves working with people, sharing ideas, and helping others find practical solutions. He is excited to be part of WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 and looks forward to connecting, learning, and contributing to the WordPress community.
Nahush Narayan Chapagain
Nahush Chapagain is a Cyber Security and Digital Forensics student at The British College, Kathmandu, and an event organizer with over three years of experience. He is passionate about cybersecurity, digital forensics, technology, leadership, and event management. Over the years, he has been actively involved in organizing events, community initiatives, and youth-focused programs. He has also held leadership roles in Leo and Rotaract, developing strong skills in teamwork, communication, coordination, and management. With a passion for learning and creating meaningful experiences, Nahush continues to grow as a young professional and community leader.
Pooja Srivastava
Pooja is a Web Designer and Developer based in Mumbai, India, and a WordPress enthusiast who has been involved with the platform since 2017. She has volunteered at many WordCamps across India and is actively involved in the WordPress community.
Passionate about creative design, she also supports various NGOs through graphic design. In her free time, she volunteers with a local cat NGO and teaches art to children. She enjoys exploring music, art, games, and other creative pursuits. A devoted nature and animal lover, she believes in compassion and kindness and strives to use her skills to make a positive difference wherever she can. 😸
Raunak Regmi
Raunak Regmi is an AI/ML researcher and Computer Science with AI student at Sunway College, Kathmandu. His interests include applied machine learning, low-resource NLP, computer vision, RAG, and edge AI. He is actively involved in research, AI engineering, student leadership, and technical community initiatives. As a researcher and student leader, he is passionate about building practical AI solutions, sharing knowledge, and contributing to Nepal’s growing technology and research ecosystem.
Sakshyam Upadhayay
Sakshyam Upadhayay is a young Nepali technology innovator, robotics enthusiast, entrepreneur, content creator, and multi-hackathon winner, specializing in robotics and emerging technologies. He focuses on hands-on robotics, embedded systems, automation, programming, and hardware innovation, turning ideas into practical solutions. He is the founder of HimalixLabs, a technology company focused on robotics products, technological solutions, software, cybersecurity, and technology education. Alongside developing technology, Sakshyam creates educational and technology-focused content, sharing projects, experiments, and knowledge with a growing audience. Through his work, he aims to inspire young innovators and contribute to Nepal’s growing technology and robotics ecosystem.
Sonika Basnet
Sonika is a frontend developer and WordPress enthusiast with a passion for creating thoughtful, user-friendly web experiences. She enjoys working with WordPress, exploring design and development, and contributing to the WordPress community. She is excited to be part of WordCamp Kathmandu 2026 as a volunteer and looks forward to connecting, learning, and contributing to the community.
Sushil Subedi
Sushil Subedi is a full-stack web developer, WordPress enthusiast, and active contributor from WordPress Bharatpur, Nepal. He is the Founder and CEO of Astranix Technologies Pvt. Ltd., where he works on web applications, WordPress websites, plugins, and modern web technologies. An MSc. CSIT graduate, Sushil actively contributes to the WordPress ecosystem as a plugin developer, translation contributor, meetup organizer, and WordPress community organizer. He has participated in and organized several WordCamps, including WordCamp Bharatpur, WordCamp Kathmandu, WordCamp Pokhara, WordCamp Nepal, and WordCamp Asia. Known for his cordial nature, diligence, and commitment, he is passionate about technology and continuously exploring new tools, frameworks, and ideas.
Sujit Pangeni
Sujit Pangeni is an AI Engineer and Computer Science graduate specializing in speech and audio AI, machine learning, and deep learning. His work focuses on multilingual automatic speech recognition (ASR), model fine-tuning, quantization, and efficient inference. He has experience with frameworks and tools including PyTorch, Hugging Face, Whisper, vLLM, FAISS, and RAG pipelines. He is also interested in research involving Mamba architectures, computer vision, and applied machine learning.
Tilak Bahadur Karki
Tilak Bahadur Karki is a passionate WordPress enthusiast and tech advocate who is thrilled to serve as a volunteer for WordCamp Kathmandu 2026. Dedicated to the open-source community, he believes in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive innovation on the web. Tilak is always eager to learn, connect with fellow professionals, and contribute to meaningful tech events. He looks forward to helping make WCKTM 2026 a seamless and unforgettable experience for all attendees.