
Kamal Hosen
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress Developer
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Toptal member since October 20, 2022
Kamal has been building WordPress plugins, Laravel apps, and Shopify themes for 7 years. He works full-time at Six2Eight as a senior full-stack developer, focused on Gutenberg blocks, REST API architecture, and React and Vue UIs. Outside of that, he builds Laravel SaaS products and Shopify storefronts and has shipped 12+ commercial plugins and apps. He uses Claude Code daily, which has sped up how quickly he goes from idea to working code. He has contributed to WordPress open-source.
Portfolio
Experience
- PHP - 7 years
- CSS - 6 years
- WordPress - 6 years
- JavaScript - 6 years
- WooCommerce - 5 years
- REST APIs - 5 years
- Elementor - 5 years
- Gutenberg Editor - 2 years
Preferred Environment
MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), PhpStorm, Docker, Elementor, Chrome, Gutenberg Editor
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is a plugin with 300,000 active installations on the WordPress website.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack Developer
Six2Eight LLC
- Led architecture and most of the development on BlockEight, Six2Eight's Gutenberg block plugin for WordPress. Built the block library, admin dashboard, CSS pipeline, lazy loading, and child block system.
- Built custom plugins and full solutions for client sites, from requirements through to shipping.
- Converted Figma designs to WordPress, handling both the front and back ends.
- Built eCommerce solutions and custom WordPress applications end-to-end.
- Helped and managed other developers on the team, reviewing code and guiding them through implementation.
Lead Developer
Awe Design Studio
- Worked with WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify alongside the latest technologies like Laravel, Next.js, Nuxt.js, and headless front end.
- Managed Webflow templates and developed various templates for marketplaces.
- Led software development projects, ensuring adherence to design standards and client requirements.
- Mentored and guided team members in collaboration and skill development.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance the productivity and quality of software products.
Software Developer
ThemeBucket
- Worked on a Happy Addons plugin and added new features, bug fixes, and a new widget and extension.
- Created a plugin from scratch, added new features, and managed bugs.
- Worked on another plugin called Eazy Plugin Manager. A SASS plugin that helps WP users.
Lead WordPress Developer
Dom767
- Developed WordPress-based websites with custom plugins, themes, and widgets.
- Designed and customized a theme and three plugins and implemented these new features.
- Assisted with maintenance and support, resolving issues, and implementing features.
- Worked on a project that was acquired by another company for over $1 million.
WordPress Developer
Codeian Inc
- Developed WordPress custom themes, plugins, ad management, and templates for large online businesses.
- Designed and deployed complex back-end systems for content curators.
- Built WordPress-based eCommerce sites with sophisticated content management systems.
Experience
Annies Exclusives
• Designing and implementing a bespoke Shopify Liquid theme from scratch, optimized for performance and responsiveness.
• Customizing product pages with dynamic image galleries, size guides, and swatches to enhance the shopping experience.
• Integrating advanced filtering and sorting functionality on collection pages for better product discovery.
• Implementing AJAX-based cart updates and quick view modals to streamline user interactions.
• Optimizing the theme for SEO and fast load times using best practices in asset handling and lazy loading.
• Ensuring full mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborating with the brand team to reflect Annie Exclusives’ visual identity across typography, colors, and layouts.
HappyAddons for Elementor Page Builder
https://wordpress.org/plugins/happy-elementor-addons/LightNet
https://lightnet.org/Dom767
https://www.dom767.com/WORK DONE:
• Reorganized WordPress codebase for better maintainability.
• Applied best practices for scalability.
• Optimized database queries to boost performance.
• Built new features using PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, and Ajax.
• Created responsive, dynamic front-end components with CSS.
• Led development efforts and coordinated tasks.
• Ensured timely delivery and mentored the team on best practices.
Flight Adventure Park
https://flightadventurepark.com/WorkPro SASS Template
https://workpro-awe.webflow.io/My involvement in the development of this project was instrumental in its success. As a seasoned web developer with an extensive grasp of Webflow and SASS, I spearheaded the conceptualization, design, and implementation phases. Leveraging my proficiency in SASS, I meticulously crafted modular and easily customizable styles, enabling users to fine-tune the template to align with their brand identity effortlessly.
The WorkPro template showcases a responsive design, ensuring optimal performance across various devices and screen sizes. A meticulously curated set of UI components and layouts empowers users to construct their websites with unparalleled ease and efficiency. The integration of advanced SASS features facilitated the creation of dynamic style variations, enhancing the template's versatility.
Certifications
Certified Webflow Developer
Webflow
Skills
Libraries/APIs
REST APIs, WordPress API, jQuery, WordPress REST API, WooCommerce API, Stripe, Liquid, Vue 3, Google API, React, Vue, Flexbox, BuddyPress
Tools
Gutenberg Editor, Gulp, Webpack, Git, Figma, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Shopify Plus, LearnDash, PhpStorm, Google Analytics
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, HTML, SCSS, CSS, CSS3, HTML5, PHP 7, GraphQL
Frameworks
Tailwind CSS, Divi, Bootstrap, Chrome, Laravel, Stripes
Paradigms
REST, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Webflow CMS, Webflow, cPanel, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Docker
Storage
MySQL, WP Engine, MongoDB
Other
JavaScript Libraries, Elementor, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, eCommerce, Landing Pages, APIs, WordPress Design, Gravity Forms, Subscriptions, Website Maintenance, Back-end, Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Beaver Builder, API Integration, Headless Commerce, Astra, Plugins, Full-stack, Integration, Performance, Website Optimization, Marketplaces, Responsive UI, Design, Web Development, Plugin Development, Debugging, PayPal, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Communication, Business Requirements, Content Marketing Platforms, WordPress Optimization, PSD to WordPress, FTP, Site Speed Optimization, Responsiveness, Pixel Perfect, Responsive Design, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Elementor Pro, Theme Customization, Booking Systems, Cloudflare, Listify, Easy Digital Downloads, Payment APIs, SEO Tools, User Interface (UI), Software as a Service (SaaS), Membership Sites, Custom Post Types, Crocoblock, Yoast SEO, JetWooBuilder, Google SEO, WP Rocket, BuddyBoss, WordPress Security, Ajax
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