# Bharat Thapa — Senior Web Developer & Custom System Architect

> Bharat Thapa is a Senior Web Developer based in Kathmandu, Nepal (UTC+5:45) with 9+ years of experience building fast custom WordPress plugins, scalable web apps, database optimizations, and technical SEO improvements without page-builder bloat.

Core Engineering Profile & Standards:
- **Stack:** PHP 8.x, MySQL/SQL, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Gutenberg (`block.json`), HTML5, CSS3/Sass, WP REST API, Git/GitHub, Docker, Composer, WPCS/PHPCS.
- **Architecture:** Modular PSR-4 autoloaded OOP plugins, context-aware asset loading, custom database tables, and zero vendor lock-in (100% client ownership).
- **AI-Accelerated Workflow:** Uses AI to speed up boilerplate and setup (guided by strict `.md` architectural rules), while keeping 100% of business logic, database design, and security human-engineered and reviewed.
- **Rates & Availability:** $30/hr USD standard hourly rate, or fixed project / monthly retainer pricing. Available for project-based, part-time, or full-time remote work worldwide.

## Site Navigation & Core Sections

- [Bharat Thapa Portfolio & Engineering Overview](https://bharatt.com.np/): Main engineering profile, Custom Build vs. Typical WP Build scorecard, and dual-audience (Plain/Dev) breakdown.
- [Core Capabilities & Services](https://bharatt.com.np/#capabilities): Custom WordPress plugins, speed and database optimization, technical SEO improvements, and ongoing site care.
- [Systems in Production (Proof of Work)](https://bharatt.com.np/#work): Case studies on the Custom Inventory Management Plugin (React + WP REST API), Snowflake OAuth & Daily Price Sync, and Sentry Error Filter for WordPress.
- [Technical Stack & Standards](https://bharatt.com.np/#stack): Full technology stack, OOP coding standards, and AI-assisted workflow details.
- [Frequently Asked Questions & Pricing](https://bharatt.com.np/#faq): Answers on project fit, context-aware plugin loading, $30/hr USD rates, and code handover.
- [Location, Timezone & Contact](https://bharatt.com.np/#contact): Based in Kathmandu, Nepal (Asia/Kathmandu, UTC+5:45) serving clients across Europe, UK, US, Asia, and Australia.

## Verified Profiles & Direct Contact

- [GitHub (@wpbt)](https://github.com/wpbt): Open-source repositories, WordPress plugins, and code samples.
- [WordPress.org Profile (@bharatthapa)](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bharatthapa/): Official WordPress.org contributor and plugin developer profile.
- [LinkedIn (Bharat Thapa)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatthapa-bt/): Professional experience, work history, and network.
- [Direct Email (admin@bharatt.com.np)](mailto:admin@bharatt.com.np): Direct email for project inquiries, consulting, and retainers.