
Akram Ul Haq
Verified Expert in Engineering
WooCommerce and WordPress Engineer and Developer
Lahore, Pakistan
Toptal member since August 6, 2026
Akram is a senior WordPress engineer with 12 years of experience building scalable WordPress solutions, custom plugins, themes, WooCommerce platforms, and complex web applications. He specializes in WordPress architecture, PHP development, REST API integrations, performance optimization, and modern deployment workflows using Docker and CI/CD. Akram has delivered high-quality digital solutions for international clients across Europe and North America.
Portfolio
Experience
- WordPress - 13 years
- MySQL - 12 years
- PHP - 12 years
- Front-end Development - 12 years
- WordPress Plugins - 12 years
- WooCommerce - 10 years
- JavaScript - 10 years
- Elementor - 7 years
Work Experience
Senior WordPress Developer – PHP 8.4 Migration, Maintenance & Performance
The Math Translator, LLC
- Upgraded the production WordPress environment from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.4, resolving compatibility issues and ensuring stable operation across the platform.
- Resolved 10+ plugin and custom-code conflicts related to PHP 8.4, including deprecated functions, runtime errors, and WordPress compatibility issues.
- Optimized site performance through code, caching, database, asset, and image improvements, achieving a 90+ Google PageSpeed score.
- Completed a full technical and on-page SEO audit, implemented improvements, and managed staging to QA to production deployment with comprehensive quality testing.
- Took full ownership of the project from technical audit through production deployment, delivering all expected requirements on schedule and beyond the original scope through additional performance, SEO, and stability improvements.
Senior WordPress Developer | DevOps Engineer
Agifly
- Implemented Docker-based development workflow to improve deployment speed and environment consistency.
- Managed CI/CD-based deployment pipelines for VPS-hosted WordPress projects.
- Developed custom WordPress plugins and themes for enterprise clients.
- Extended existing plugins and themes with new features and performance improvements.
- Provided technical support and production-level troubleshooting.
Principal Software Engineer | WordPress Developer
DatumSquare IT Services
- Developed custom WordPress plugins and themes for client projects.
- Enhanced existing plugins and themes with new functionality.
- Worked on accessibility improvements, including ADA compliance.
- Maintained and optimized production websites. Engaged directly with clients to meet their requirements while adding new features and implementations to existing applications.
Senior WordPress Developer | Project Manager
Divsync
- Spearheaded a team of 5 developers for WordPress-based projects.
- Designed and developed custom WordPress plugins for client requirements.
- Managed project timelines, delivery cycles, and production stability.
- Created reusable development frameworks for faster project delivery.
Senior WordPress Developer
Codeless
- Developed premium WordPress themes for the Envato marketplace.
- Provided technical support for 10,000+ customers. Managed tickets for support through the Ticksy support system while enhancing the features of the themes and plugins.
- Delivered regular updates and enhancements for themes and plugins.
- Built responsive front-end interfaces for WordPress products.
Freelance (Remotely)
Systech
- Developed premium WordPress plugins and client-based solutions.
- Delivered custom WordPress projects and enhancements.
- Provided client support and issue resolution. Developed blogs and detailed guides for common WordPress issues with solid solutions.
Senior WordPress Developer
Amento Tech (Formerly Themographics)
- Developed premium WordPress themes for the Envato marketplace.
- Built and maintained WordPress plugins and themes, and provided dedicated support.
- Provided client support via ticketing systems. Added new features to existing products while creating new products.
- Delivered custom theme and plugin modifications. Enhanced customizations for the betterment of the client projects to meet their needs.
WordPress Developer
CrunchPress
- Developed premium WordPress themes for marketplace distribution.
- Performed theme and plugin customization and debugging.
- Provided client support and issue resolution. Added new features to the existing themes.
- Conducted testing and quality assurance. Provided updates aimed at achieving proper resolutions.
Front-end/WordPress Developer
Inspiry Themes
- Developed WordPress themes and front-end templates.
- Handled HTML/CSS-based responsive design implementations.
- Worked on UI integration and theme structuring, and added data to client projects.
Project History
Bookiso | WordPress Appointment Booking Plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bookiso-service-appointment-booking/KEY ENGINEERING WORK
• Built a multi-step appointment-booking experience and configurable service listings.
• Implemented custom database tables for availability, booking fields, and appointments.
• Developed REST API endpoints for the public booking workflow.
• Designed extensible architecture for additional functionality through WordPress hooks.
• Focused on responsive UX, maintainability, and compatibility with the WordPress ecosystem.
Service-appointment-booking-wp-plugin.com
WordPress PHP 8.4 Migration, Plugin Compatibility and Performance Optimization
http://themathtranslator.com• Led the modernization and performance optimization of a production WordPress website, upgrading the server environment from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.4 while maintaining business-critical functionality.
• Performed a comprehensive audit of WordPress Core, theme, plugins, custom PHP, integrations, database, security, and performance. Identified and resolved 10+ PHP 8.4/plugin compatibility conflicts, including deprecated functions, runtime errors, and conflicts with custom functionality.
• Improved WordPress/PHP code and optimized assets, images, caching, database, and front-end resources, achieving a 90+ Google PageSpeed score.
• Implemented on-page and technical SEO improvements, including site structure, metadata, and indexing-related issues.
• Managed the complete staging to QA to production workflow, testing critical pages, forms, plugins, integrations, responsive layouts, and user journeys before deployment.
Result: PHP 8.4 migration completed, 10+ compatibility issues resolved, 90+ PageSpeed score achieved, SEO improved, and the fully tested solution successfully deployed to production.
Hustlora | Online Freelance Marketplace Platform
https://hustlora.wpthrill.com/The platform includes freelance and client profiles, service and project listings, front-end dashboards, project management workflows, marketplace search and filtering, and user-to-user communication. It provides the foundation for building an online freelance marketplace where businesses can discover talent, explore services, and manage freelance engagements.
The project demonstrates my ability to extend WordPress beyond traditional websites into a custom marketplace application, combining tailored functionality, user management, structured listings, and interactive workflows into a unified platform.
Custom Kitchens and Interior Design Solutions
https://eggo.beMy responsibilities included building and customizing WordPress features, implementing responsive front-end components, integrating custom functionality, optimizing performance, and ensuring compatibility across multiple languages. I also worked with custom post types, advanced theme customization, API integrations, and SEO best practices to improve content management and search visibility.
The result was a high-performance, maintainable website that provided an intuitive user experience while giving the client a flexible content management system capable of supporting ongoing business growth.
Table de Terroir | Restaurant Discovery & Local Food Network
https://tabledeterroir.beMy responsibilities included custom WordPress development, implementing multilingual functionality, integrating REST APIs, building interactive restaurant listings with geolocation, optimizing performance, and developing reusable components for a scalable content management experience. I also customized the administration interface to simplify content updates for non-technical users while ensuring responsive design, SEO optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.
The result was a high-performance, user-friendly platform that helps connect diners with local restaurants while supporting regional producers and promoting sustainable gastronomy throughout Belgium.
Ninja Coach | Business Coaching & Professional Directory Platform
https://ninjacoach.co.uk/The platform features professional listings, coach discovery, searchable profiles, and business growth content, helping users find relevant expertise while enabling professionals to showcase their services.
My work focused on custom WordPress development, directory functionality, responsive design, usability, and content management improvements.
JeCliqueLocal | B2B Marketplace for Local Agricultural Products
https://jecliquelocal.beMy responsibilities included custom WordPress development, REST API integrations, multilingual implementation, custom post types, advanced search and filtering, interactive maps, responsive front-end development, performance optimization, and reusable content components. I also customized the administration experience to simplify content management for producers and administrators while ensuring a scalable, maintainable, and SEO-friendly solution.
The result was a modern, high-performance platform that enables producers and professional buyers to connect efficiently, promotes local commerce, and supports the digital transformation of the regional agricultural ecosystem.
Recuriva | WooCommerce Subscriptions and Recurring Billing Plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/recuriva-subscriptions-for-woocommerce/KEY ENGINEERING AREAS
• Custom WordPress plugin development using PHP
• Recurring billing and subscription-related workflows
• Integration with relevant WordPress and WooCommerce functionality
• Maintainable code and extensible product architecture
Add specific payment gateway, renewal, invoice, and subscription-management features only if supported by the published product.
Billora | WordPress Invoice Management Plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/billora-pdf-invoice-builder-for-woocommerce/KEY ENGINEERING AREAS
• WordPress plugin architecture and PHP development
• Invoice-related workflows and administrative interfaces
• Maintainable, extensible implementation using WordPress conventions
• Product-focused development designed for real-world WordPress users
Add only the specific billing, PDF, payment, or automation features that are implemented in the published version.
Nick's Nursery | WooCommerce Website for a Plant Nursery
My work focused on building and customizing the website to showcase the nursery's products and services, enhancing the customer browsing experience, and delivering a responsive, easy-to-manage online presence.
The project demonstrates my experience with WordPress development, WooCommerce, custom functionality, responsive front-end development, and tailoring website experiences to retail business needs.
Azistar | Beauty and Fashion Products WooCommerce Store
https://azistar.uk/My work focused on creating a product-focused shopping experience, organizing products into clear categories, and customizing the storefront to help customers browse products and explore product options.
Key areas of work included WooCommerce store customization, product and category presentation, responsive front-end development, product variation displays, and integration of shopping functionality.
The project demonstrates my experience building WordPress eCommerce websites tailored to retail businesses, with an emphasis on product discovery, usability, and maintainable store functionality.
Je Cuisine Local | Local Food Discovery & Producer Directory Platform
https://www.jecuisinelocal.beThe platform helps consumers discover nearby producers and points of sale, explore local food resources, and connect with businesses supporting regional agriculture.
My work involved custom WordPress development, multilingual functionality, custom content structures, REST API integrations, interactive listings, geolocation features, and responsive front-end development. I also worked on improving content management workflows, usability, and the platform's maintainability.
The result is a user-friendly digital platform connecting consumers with local producers while supporting regional food discovery and sustainable agriculture.
Je Jardine Local | Horticulture Directory & Discovery Platform
https://jejardinelocal.be/My work focused on custom WordPress development, professional directory functionality, geolocation-based discovery, content management, and responsive front-end experiences. The platform supports local businesses by improving their online visibility while promoting regional horticulture and sustainable gardening.
Education
Master's Degree in Computer Science
University of Faisalabad - Faisalabad, Pakistan
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, REST APIs, Custom APIs, Stripe, Google Maps, Google Maps API, HubSpot API, Mailchimp API, WordPress API, Typeform, Google Analytics API, jQuery CDN, React, Salesforce API, QuickBooks API, PayPal API, Stripe API, Google Calendar API, WhatsApp API, WooCommerce API, Auth
Tools
WPBakery, GitLab, LearnDash, Seos, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Git, Google Analytics, Consent Management Platforms, CS-Cart, Figma, VMware, Zapier, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), bbPress, Slack, Shopify Plus, Fast Host
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, HTML, CSS, SQL, TypeScript, PHP 8
Frameworks
Unyson, Bootstrap, Laravel
Paradigms
Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Design Patterns, Best Practices, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UI Design, UX Design, API Architecture, Automation, Testing, Responsive, DevOps
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, Web, HubSpot, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Salesforce, GoHighLevel, Contentful, Sanity Studio, Webflow CMS, Docker, Webflow, Drupal, Drupal 10, Linux
Storage
MySQL, Redis, LAMP Server, WP Engine
Industry Expertise
Web Design, Healthcare
Other
CI/CD Pipelines, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Software Development, Plugins, Web Project Management, Themes, Support, Bootstrap 4, Blogs, Elementor Pro, IT Support, WordPress LMS, Web Development, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, eCommerce, Web Analytics, APIs, WordPress Design, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, WordPress SEO, Mobile First, Responsive Design, Site Speed Optimization, Back-end Development, Website Migration, Data Migration, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Payment Gateways, SQL Server, Attention to Detail, Security, Accessibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), WCAG 2, Technical SEO, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager, API Integration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Admin Panels, Front-end, Full-stack, Google Search Console, Website Optimization, Branding, Data, API Testing, API Design, Troubleshooting, WordPress Customization, Intake, Lead Conversion, Lead Generation, Local SEO, Metadata, Optimization, Schema Markup, Search Engines, AI Agents, SEO Tools, Gravity Forms, Integration, Workflow, Software Engineering, Solution Architecture, Translation, Full-stack Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Marketplaces, Software Architecture, System Architecture, Back-end, Legacy Code, Data Structures, Agentic AI, Healthcare & Insurance, Architecture, CTO, Team Leadership & Supervision, Technical Leadership, Startups, Finance, Compliance, Website Performance, System Administration, Linux Administration, Server Migration, VMware ESXi, Workflow Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), ActiveCampaign, CRM, Quality Assurance (QA), Forms, Landing Pages, Design, Conditional Logic, Workflows, Core Web Vitals, Headless CMS, WordPress Migration, WordPress Multisite, Cloudflare, Bootstrap UI, Newsfeeds, Events, Membership Sites, System Integration, Agentic Coding, Document Processing, Kinsta, IT Security, Databases.SQL, Microsoft 365.Microsoft Excel, Ajax, Caching, Custom Themes, LiteSpeed Cache, Web Performance Optimization, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), OpenAI, Shopify Customizations, MVC Frameworks, Business, Aesthetics, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Large Language Models (LLMs), Fintech, Squarespace, Jarvis AI, Page Speed Optimization, Card Payments, Google Calendar, SMS Gateways, Recurring Payments, Domain DNS Setup, HTML Email, Dashboards, - Multilingual Websites, woocomerce ap, Web Hosting, payouts, paypal payouts, Commission Planning, B2B Marketing, Booking, Business to Business (B2B), Tech Development & Implementation.Software.Software Development.Programming Languages.Python
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