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WordPress Developer
Southampton, United Kingdom
Toptal member since June 27, 2022
Bio
Ashokbhai is a senior WordPress developer with 12+ years of experience in PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce, custom plugin development, CodeIgniter, MySQL, AWS, payment integrations, and website optimization. He's built 100+ websites, including eCommerce stores, booking systems, blogs, and custom web applications. Ashokbhai specializes in creating scalable solutions, improving performance, working with existing codebases, and delivering high-quality projects through clear communication.
Portfolio
Toptal Clients
APIs, Bootstrap, ChatGPT, CodeIgniter, Architecture...
UpdraftPlus
PHP, WordPress, WordPress Plugins, Support, JavaScript, jQuery...
Paythru
PHP, CodeIgniter, APIs, REST APIs, HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Docker, GitLab
Experience
- PHP - 11 years
- HTML - 10 years
- JavaScript - 10 years
- CSS - 10 years
- WordPress - 10 years
- MySQL - 9 years
- WooCommerce - 8 years
- CodeIgniter - 7 years
Work Experience
Full-stack Developer
2022 - PRESENT
Toptal Clients
- Developed and maintained websites in WordPress, Laravel, CodeIgniter websites, and MySQL as a database.
- Designed and executed API tests using Postman, ensuring seamless integration and data flow between various services and modules.
- Implemented comprehensive unit tests using PHPUnit and significantly reduced the number of bugs in the application.
- Utilized Docker containers to streamline the development and deployment process, improving team collaboration and ensuring consistent environments across different stages.
- Developed and maintained back-end functionalities and API for the Reap Project, a revolutionary web application to improve EV charging and parking applications.
- Utilized PHP and CodeIgniter framework to implement new features and enhance existing modules, resulting in a more user-friendly and scalable application.
Technologies: APIs, Bootstrap, ChatGPT, CodeIgniter, Architecture, Content Management Systems (CMS), CSS, CSS3, CSS3 Animation, Design, eCommerce, Elementor, Figma, Front-end, FTP, Full-stack, Gravity Forms, Crypto, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Machine Learning, Marketo, MySQL, Payment APIs, PHP, Responsive Web Design (RWD), REST APIs, HubSpot, Sketch to WordPress, Stripe, Unbounce, Web Development, WooCommerce, WooCommerce API, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, WordPress, WordPress Design, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Salesforce, GoDaddy, Apple Pay, API Integration, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg Editor, Git, Back-end, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Integration, Custom Themes, User Experience (UX), Mobile Payments, SQL, Front-end Development
WordPress Plugin Developer
2023 - 2025
UpdraftPlus
- Developed WPGetAPI features to integrate external REST APIs into WordPress with minimal code required.
- Developed custom PHP solutions to enhance plugin capabilities, ensuring broad compatibility with various WordPress themes and boosting user adaptability.
- Collaborated on debugging and support for UpdraftPlus and related plugins, improving release stability.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, WordPress Plugins, Support, JavaScript, jQuery, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), CSS, WooCommerce, APIs, Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7
PHP Developer
2023 - 2024
Paythru
- Developed and maintained back-end functionalities and APIs for the Reap Project, a web application focused on enhancing EV charging and parking systems.
- Used PHP and the CodeIgniter framework to implement new features and enhance existing modules, resulting in a more user-friendly and scalable application.
- Designed and implemented a new feature set for the Reap Project, increasing user engagement and streamlining EV charging processes.
Technologies: PHP, CodeIgniter, APIs, REST APIs, HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Docker, GitLab
Freelance Web Developer
2022 - 2023
Origami.ms
- Developed and maintained WordPress websites for clients, including ksrarchitects.com, cyberbit.com, algosec.com, and viisights.com.
- Built microservices and APIs with the CodeIgniter framework for the Origami.ms system, used in the Roth and Keshet projects.
- Integrated third-party APIs for payment gateways and data feeds, enhancing functionality and user experience.
Technologies: API Integration, APIs, WordPress, PHP, CodeIgniter, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, CSS, Web Analytics
Senior Web Developer
2019 - 2022
Mashroom
- Managed projects and developed new projects on WordPress, CodeIgniter, and Laravel.
- Developed REST API for cryptocurrency websites with Node.js and Express.js.
- Managed an eCommerce platform using WooCommerce with 50000+ users.
- Modified different themes and plugins as per clients' requirements.
- Created websites from scratch using Twitter Bootstrap and HTML5 and CSS3 for front-end development.
- Created a back-end panel using AdminLTE and other admin panel templates in PHP, CodeIgniter, and MYSQL for the database.
Technologies: WordPress, CodeIgniter, JavaScript, HTML5, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Front-end, Web Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Design, CSS3 Animation, WordPress Design, Architecture, Stripe, WooCommerce API, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, PHP, CSS, GoDaddy, API Integration, Full-stack, Sketch to WordPress, FTP, Machine Learning, eCommerce, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Apple Pay, Salesforce, Gravity Forms, HubSpot, Google Analytics, SEO Tools, Yoast SEO, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg Editor, SCSS, Git, Back-end, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Integration, Custom Themes, WPML, User Experience (UX), Mobile Payments, SQL
Freelance Web Developer
2015 - 2018
Freelance
- Developed and maintained websites in WordPress, Laravel, CodeIgniter websites, and MYSQL as a database.
- Developed microservices and API for Origami.ms system for Roth and Keshet project in CodeIgniter Framework.
- Collaborated with the QA team to create and execute API tests, verifying the seamless integration of third-party services and APIs.
- Integrated third-party APIs for payment gateways and data feeds, ensuring smooth data synchronization and enhancing user experience.
- Fetched real-time data using REST API, Cronjobs, and Web socket to get coins data from different platforms in kupicrypto.com.
- Created a WordPress plugin for live news notifications on the website and managed it in the backend for different options.
- Worked on different kinds of plugins in WordPress, from SEO, Optimization, forms plugins, and editor plugins.
- Learned and developed React web application for an agency.
Technologies: WordPress, WooCommerce, APIs, CodeIgniter, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5, WordPress Themes, Front-end, Web Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Design, WordPress Design, Marketo, Architecture, Stripe, Security, PHP, CSS, GoDaddy, Unbounce, API Integration, Full-stack, Sketch to WordPress, FTP, ChatGPT, eCommerce, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Apple Pay, Salesforce, Gravity Forms, HubSpot, Google Analytics, SEO Tools, Yoast SEO, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg Editor, Git, Back-end, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Integration, Custom Themes, WPML, User Experience (UX), Mobile Payments, SQL
Web Developer
2013 - 2015
Marquee Solution
- Created many custom websites by harnessing WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MYSQL skills.
- Enhanced front-end performance through image optimization and clean coding practices, accelerating load times.
- Managed databases with strong MYSQL skills and developed REST APIs.
- Managed existing projects on WordPress and CodeIgniter. Optimized MYSQL queries.
- Utilized Git for version control and actively participated in code reviews to maintain high code quality and foster a collaborative development environment.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, WordPress, JavaScript, HTML5, WordPress Themes, Web Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Design, WordPress Design, Stripe, CSS, GoDaddy, Unbounce, API Integration, Full-stack, Sketch to WordPress, FTP, eCommerce, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Apple Pay, Salesforce, Gravity Forms, HubSpot, Google Analytics, SEO Tools, Yoast SEO, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg Editor, Git, Back-end, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Integration, Custom Themes, WPML, User Experience (UX), Mobile Payments, SQL
Project History
Web Application for Cryptocurrency
I developed the website Kupi Crypto in WordPress where users can create a cryptocurrency portfolio and an alert system for Solana non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
I used custom code for the website, managing multiple APIs using RestAPI and maintaining live price updates of cryptocurrencies.
I used custom code for the website, managing multiple APIs using RestAPI and maintaining live price updates of cryptocurrencies.
Web Application of Algosec
https://www.algosec.com/This website is for network security.
I developed and designed this website in WordPress with static and dynamic pages, including an ROI calculator, demo pricing with PayPal payment method with recurring options, and storing data automatically using server-side scripting.
I developed and designed this website in WordPress with static and dynamic pages, including an ROI calculator, demo pricing with PayPal payment method with recurring options, and storing data automatically using server-side scripting.
Cyberbit Web Application
Cyberbit application is based on cyber security. I designed and developed it in WordPress with custom theme development using ACF and Bootstrap for the front end.
I stored all the data using custom code in MySQL for the back end. The number of different forms enhanced the reach of the website's functionalities.
I stored all the data using custom code in MySQL for the back end. The number of different forms enhanced the reach of the website's functionalities.
Web Application Based on Google Maps
Discover-inn is a web application based on storing, retrieving, and saving data on Google Maps, which has a .kml file to import the data in the system from Google.
I used REST API to import and store data into MySQL from map files. It has cron jobs that check and perform accurate data on time. I also developed an API for the mobile application created by another developer in React Native.
I used REST API to import and store data into MySQL from map files. It has cron jobs that check and perform accurate data on time. I also developed an API for the mobile application created by another developer in React Native.
WooCommerce Application for Ordering
How's Catering is the website application that accepts customers' customized orders and allows them to select different delivery options along with the desired delivery time adjustments.
I used the WooCommerce plugin in WordPress with custom integration of payment methods and custom code to allow the admin to handle various customized options from the admin panel and order systems to handle all the orders properly. It's still in staging
I used the WooCommerce plugin in WordPress with custom integration of payment methods and custom code to allow the admin to handle various customized options from the admin panel and order systems to handle all the orders properly. It's still in staging
Web Application for Elliss
https://www.elliss.co.uk/Elliss is a portfolio and eCommerce website.
I developed and designed this website in WordPress and WooCommerce with static and dynamic pages, including shop, collection, press, and life with custom development. I also modified all eCommerce pages like cart, checkout, and account pages according to client design.
I developed and designed this website in WordPress and WooCommerce with static and dynamic pages, including shop, collection, press, and life with custom development. I also modified all eCommerce pages like cart, checkout, and account pages according to client design.
Web Application for KSR Architect and Interior Design
https://ksrarchitects.com/This website is a portfolio and showcase website for an architecture company.
I developed and designed this website in WordPress with static and dynamic pages, including architects, interior design, journal, team, single portfolio page, and single team page. On this single page, all section is dynamic so that customers can design the page themselves.
I developed and designed this website in WordPress with static and dynamic pages, including architects, interior design, journal, team, single portfolio page, and single team page. On this single page, all section is dynamic so that customers can design the page themselves.
Education
2011 - 2013
Master of Engineering in Information Technology
Gujarat Technological University - Ahmedabad, India
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
Saurashtra University - Rajkot, India
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Stripe, WooCommerce API, REST APIs
Tools
Figma, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg Editor, WPML, ChatGPT, Google Analytics, Git, GitLab
Languages
PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, SQL, SCSS, CSS3
Frameworks
CodeIgniter, Bootstrap
Paradigms
Responsive Web Design (RWD), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, Marketo, Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, Docker
Storage
MySQL
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Other
Payment APIs, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Front-end, Content Management Systems (CMS), Design, WordPress Design, Security, API Integration, FTP, eCommerce, Web Development, Back-end, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Custom Themes, User Experience (UX), Mobile Payments, CSS3 Animation, Elementor, Architecture, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, GoDaddy, Unbounce, Full-stack, Sketch to WordPress, Machine Learning, Apple Pay, Gravity Forms, SEO Tools, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Integration, Front-end Development, Web Analytics, APIs, Crypto, Support, Contact Form 7
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