Nov 10, 20255 min read
Setting Up a Self-Hosted NAS for SMBs
A step-by-step guide to configuring a cost-effective NAS solution for small and medium businesses.
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8+Years Exp
6+Systems Built
2Pro Certs
Available for opportunities
Hi, I'm Basant Balayar
Results-driven IT professional with 8+ years of experience in the life insurance industry, blending technical expertise with operational insight. Proven success in leading digital transformation projects, system development, and IT infrastructure management.
Shikhar Mun.11, Doti || Kathmandu, Nepal
Online
CoreNext.jsReactMikroTikMSSQLLinuxNginx
Skills & Expertise
Skills & Expertise
A broad toolkit spanning full-stack development, enterprise networking, server infrastructure, and IT operations.
Web & Dev
Next.jsWordPressStrapi
Operating Systems
Windows Server ADWindowsLinux
Networking & Security
MikroTikFortinetSophosCloudflare
Server & Hosting
cPanelNginxNAS ManagementMySQLMSSQL
Monitoring & Tools
OBS StudioCCTV SystemsGravityZone
Productivity & Admin
Office 365 Admin CenterCanvaAWTMicrosoft Exchange
Soft Skills
Analytical / TroubleshootingProject CoordinationVendor ManagementUser TrainingSystem Documentation
Extra Skills
House WiringCCTV Surveillance expert
Work Experience
Work Experience
A track record of delivering digital solutions and operational excellence across the insurance sector.
IME
IT System Analyst
IME Life Insurance Co. Ltd•
Kathmandu, Nepal
Current2024 – Present
- Designed and deployed an in-house Event Management System (QR ticketing, real-time attendance, automated lucky draw).
- Developed an IT Asset Management System.
- Project Lead for e-Loan (online policyholder loans) — a major digital transformation initiative.
- Project Lead for e-Revival (automated policy revival), improving turnaround by over 40%.
- Developed Company Micro-services Core Software, Visitor Register System, and eAadrtachalani System.
- Successfully led Server Migration to the cloud.
Core Systems & Products Delivered
e-Loan Systeme-Revival AutomationEvent Mgmt AppIT Asset SystemMicroservices CoreVisitor Log App
SL
Operations In-Charge
Surya Life Insurance Co. Ltd•
Nepal
2015 – 2022
- Managed day-to-day insurance operations across multiple departments.
- Coordinated with IT and compliance teams to ensure smooth policy processing.
- Trained and supervised operational staff on internal systems and workflows.
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Production systems built at IME Life Insurance — each solving a real operational challenge.
Deployed
Event Management System
In-house system with QR code ticketing, real-time attendance tracking, and automated lucky draw functionality — used for company events.
Next.jsQR CodeReal-TimeNode.js
IME Life InsuranceDetails
Deployed
IT Asset Management System
Centralised tracking of all IT hardware and software assets across the organization — lifecycle management, assignments, and audit trails.
ReactMSSQLCRUDReporting
IME Life InsuranceDetails
Deployed
e-Loan System
Online platform enabling policyholders to apply for policy-backed loans digitally, removing paperwork and cutting approval time significantly.
Digital TransformationFintechNext.jsAPI
IME Life InsuranceDetails
Certifications
Certifications
Professional training and industry credentials that validate my technical expertise.
Professional Credentials
Advanced Microsoft SQL Training
DevOps Certification
Latest Articles
Latest Articles
Thoughts on infrastructure, development, and the intersection of IT and business.
Oct 22, 20255 min read
Why MikroTik is Still the Best Budget Router in 2025
An honest look at MikroTik's RouterOS and why it remains my go-to choice for enterprise-grade routing on a budget.
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Sep 14, 20255 min read
From Monolith to Microservices: Lessons from the Field
Real-world takeaways from migrating a legacy insurance system to a microservices architecture.
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