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WordPress Developer
Lahore, Pakistan
Toptal member since September 10, 2021
Bio
Awais has over six years of experience in creating custom WordPress themes and plugins, including the WooCommerce stores, core PHP, WordPress, and Shopify development. As an expert in producing high-quality code, he specializes in implementing third-party APIs, web services, and new ideas into WordPress sites. Awais understands the importance of excellent communication because of his experience in both teamwork and individual work.
Portfolio
Fibre Optic Cable, PTY LTD
WooCommerce, WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, ClickUp, Buddy
Michael D Jennings
WordPress, WordPress Theme Design, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes, Figma...
Lexomatic LLC
WordPress, PHP, Figma, Design, Mobile Web, Accessibility, Pixel Perfect...
Experience
- HTML - 6 years
- JavaScript - 6 years
- WordPress Plugins - 6 years
- MySQL - 6 years
- WordPress - 6 years
- PHP - 6 years
- WooCommerce - 6 years
- WordPress Themes - 6 years
Preferred Environment
PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, HTML, WordPress API, WooCommerce, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, CSS, jQuery, Back-end
The most amazing...
...WordPress site I've made enabled the admin to create fully dynamic assessments that users can complete and view or download the results in PDF.
Work Experience
Senior WordPress and WooCommerce Developer
2024 - 2024
Fibre Optic Cable, PTY LTD
- Fixed the WordPress site from a number of bugs.
- Tracked and fixed bugs using Jira as a reporting tool.
- Fixed a number of SEO bugs to solve GCP issues.
- Oversaw launch processes, resulting in over 100,000 downloads in the first month.
Technologies: WooCommerce, WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, ClickUp, Buddy
WordPress Developer
2023 - 2023
Michael D Jennings
- Converted the Figma design to WordPress and supported the client to resolve all issues.
- Corrected changes that the client reported.
- Launched the site and tested it on multiple devices.
- Developed a mobile design using Figma.
- Migrated the client's website from AWS to WordPress.
Technologies: WordPress, WordPress Theme Design, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes, Figma, PHP, Back-end, Bitbucket, Composer, Postman, Scss-lint, Jira
WordPress Developer
2022 - 2023
Lexomatic LLC
- Converted the Figma design to WordPress and supported the client to resolve all issues.
- Implemented WordPress plugins and a theme tailored to the client's specific needs.
- Crafted a WordPress theme that is pixel-perfectly designed.
- Integrated a mobile-friendly design into WordPress.
- Collaborated with the client's team regularly.
- Served as a dedicated developer in a different team for some time.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, Figma, Design, Mobile Web, Accessibility, Pixel Perfect, Back-end, Confluence, CSS Lint, Composer, Jira
Senior WordPress Developer
2021 - 2022
Tippla Pty Ltd
- Implemented WordPress plugins and a theme tailored to the client's specific requirements.
- Developed high-quality components in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Oversaw the site rebrand, which involved refactoring old code and implementing new designs.
- Built production-ready responsive HTML5 and CSS3 pages.
- Contributed to the site components that heavily utilize responsive design.
Technologies: WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Design, Plugins, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Databases, MySQL, jQuery, JavaScript, WordPress Page Builder, Responsive, Responsive UI, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, PHP, WordPress Theme Design, Figma, Home Pages, Web UI, Accessibility, Code Review, GitLab, OOP Designs, Class-based OOP, Team Management, Ajax, Testing, Content Management Systems (CMS), REST, Back-end, Pixel Perfect, Composer, Jira, Postman
Senior Software Engineer
2019 - 2021
Nextbridge Pvt
- Built and delivered an e-learning website covering a wide variety of topics.
- Developed and deployed web applications and client-side web interface components that interact with relational database management systems integrated into the client's sites.
- Created a WordPress plugin to integrate third-party API into the client's site.
- Managed the ongoing web development and participated in training with supervisors and managers to determine training needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
- Maintained and developed a LearnDash plugin addon on multiple client sites.
- Used GitLab to back up and control code versioning of the plugin.
- Collaborated with the client's team. Acted as a dedicated developer in a different team.
- Tested usability throughout the course development process to ensure courses were user-friendly.
- Prepared website proposals and estimations for the clients.
- Implemented RESTful web services such as JSON and REST.
Technologies: WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, WordPress, User Experience (UX), WordPress REST API, WooCommerce, WooCommerce API, BuddyPress, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, LearnDash, PHP, PHP 7, MySQLi, Docker Compose, GitLab, GitHub, GitHub API, PDF, mPDF, AES, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, Ajax, Class-based OOP, OOP Designs, PHP MVC, Core PHP, Website Maintenance, WP Engine, Amazon API, Beaver Builder, Content Marketing Platforms, Trello, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Code Auditing, Apache, Code Review, Gutenberg Editor, eCommerce, User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Stripe, MySQL, Git, JavaScript, React, Databases, Shopify, PSD to HTML, PSD to WordPress, Sublime Text 3, Visual Studio, MongoDB, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), High Code Quality, Custom Post Types, Adobe Photoshop, REST APIs, Shortcodes, WPML, Responsive UI, jQuery, Responsive, MDPF, Team Management, JSON, CSV Import, CSV Export, WP eCommerce, Subversion (SVN), Elementor, Divi Builder 3, JavaScript 6, Models, DigitalOcean, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, Wireframe to Product, HubSpot, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, Mailchimp, Web Forms, PHP Performance, Stripe API, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), SCSS, Sass, Accessibility, APIs, Debugging, Node.js, Uploadcare, Prisma, Koa, Figma, Page Speed Optimization, Liquid, Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), REST, Back-end, Linting, Pixel Perfect, Composer, Postman
Software Engineer for PHP, WordPress, and Shopify
2017 - 2019
AlignPx
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of Shopify and WooCommerce shipping plugins and apps.
- Cooperated with other staff on technical matters. Conducted code quality reviews of applications written by other developers.
- Tracked bugs and collaborated with the team to define site releases.
- Managed a user guide to help clients understand site features and website management to increase visitor satisfaction.
- Integrated the code with local and remote collaborators within a distributed team.
- Used the PrestaShop platform to develop shipping modules.
- Developed and implemented the OOP-based WordPress themes and plugins.
- Oversaw the architecture, design, and development of high-volume Shopify apps and WooCommerce plugins.
- Refactored and cleaned the code in older parts of the application.
- Managed a team of three developers, trained them, and guided them through the code.
Technologies: PHP 7, WordPress Plugins, WordPress, Shopify, Shopify API, Core PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3, Shipping, Visual Studio, Sublime Text 3, GitLab, GitHub, Team Management, REST APIs, JSON, WooCommerce, WooCommerce API, MySQL, MongoDB, OOP Designs, Class-based OOP, CSV Import, CSV Export, PrestaShop, WP eCommerce, Subversion (SVN), FedEx API, UPS API, Web Forms, Code Auditing, Apache, Code Review, Gutenberg Editor, eCommerce, User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Stripe, PHP, Git, React, Databases, PSD to HTML, PSD to WordPress, WordPress REST API, User Experience (UX), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, High Code Quality, Custom Post Types, Linux, LearnDash, Adobe Photoshop, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, WPML, Contact Form 7, Responsive UI, Modernizr, Responsive, MDPF, Gravity Forms, MySQLi, WP Engine, PHP MVC, Content Marketing Platforms, Beaver Builder, Trello, Elementor, JavaScript 6, Models, DigitalOcean, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, Wireframe to Product, HubSpot, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, Mailchimp, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, PHP Performance, LAMP, Stripe API, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), SCSS, Sass, Accessibility, APIs, Website Maintenance, Debugging, Node.js, Uploadcare, Prisma, Koa, Figma, Page Speed Optimization, Liquid, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), REST, Back-end, WordPress VIP, HTML to WordPress, Pixel Perfect, Composer, Postman
Software Engineer
2015 - 2016
E-SolBiz
- Implemented and maintained the content management systems—primarily WordPress—including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and creation of custom plugins and content types.
- Coordinated and troubleshot the integrations, components, and infrastructures to run the enterprise-class websites.
- Ensured cross-browser, cross-platform, and multiple device compatibility for all web solutions and performed necessary QA on finished products.
- Used various WordPress plugins such as Visual Composer, ACF, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Mailchimp, Custom Post Type UI, MetaSlider, Slider Revolution, Muffin Builder, Page Builder, and BuddyPress.
- Developed and deployed the upgrade and migration plans for content management systems.
- Monitored the uptime, hosting, and databases to ensure the site was operating at its utmost potential.
Technologies: WordPress, PSD to HTML, PSD to PHP, PHP, HTML5, HTML, CSS, CSS3, Ajax, Responsive, Adobe Photoshop, jQuery, Git, Sublime Text 3, Visual Studio, High Code Quality, MySQL, Leaflet, Mailchimp, Web Forms, Code Auditing, Apache, eCommerce, User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Stripe, JavaScript, WordPress Plugins, Databases, WooCommerce, PSD to WordPress, WordPress REST API, WooCommerce API, Shopify API, User Experience (UX), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Class-based OOP, Custom Post Types, LearnDash, CodeIgniter, Angular, REST APIs, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, WPML, Contact Form 7, Responsive UI, Modernizr, MDPF, PHP 7, Core PHP, GitLab, GitHub, JSON, OOP Designs, WP eCommerce, Gravity Forms, MySQLi, PHP MVC, Trello, Elementor, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, PHP Performance, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Sass, Accessibility, APIs, Website Maintenance, Debugging, Page Speed Optimization, Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), REST, Shopify, Back-end, HTML to WordPress, Postman
Junior Web Developer
2014 - 2015
Wolfpaq
- Developed and implemented the responsive sites in HTML, WordPress, and PHP.
- Diagnosed the WordPress and PHP site problems and applied solutions to increase site efficiency.
- Created several landing pages in PHP and WordPress.
- Maintained the website, including the database and server usage.
- Helped the team to improve the UI of the client's Android app.
Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Ajax, MySQL, Databases, HTML5, Apache, User Interface (UI), Git, WordPress Plugins, WooCommerce, PSD to WordPress, Sublime Text 3, Visual Studio, User Experience (UX), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, High Code Quality, Custom Post Types, Linux, CodeIgniter, Adobe Photoshop, Angular, CSS3, REST APIs, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, Contact Form 7, Responsive UI, Modernizr, Responsive, PSD to PHP, Leaflet, Core PHP, GitLab, GitHub, JSON, OOP Designs, WP eCommerce, MySQLi, Trello, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, Web Forms, PHP Performance, LAMP, APIs, Website Maintenance, Mailchimp, Debugging, Content Management Systems (CMS), REST, Back-end
Experience
WordPress Plugin for Ministry Insights
https://www.ministryinsights.com/I developed a custom WordPress plugin to integrate their third-party surveys.
The plugin allowed users to create and download their survey assessment results in PDF. This site contained various plugins such as LearnDash LMS, WooCommerce, Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, and Amazon Simple Email Service. In addition to those mentioned above, I maintained the updates and addons for other plugins.
The plugin allowed users to create and download their survey assessment results in PDF. This site contained various plugins such as LearnDash LMS, WooCommerce, Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, and Amazon Simple Email Service. In addition to those mentioned above, I maintained the updates and addons for other plugins.
WordPress Theme for Scuba Exams
I developed a custom responsive theme for a WordPress website from a given PSD. My role also included maintaining this website for six months and creating a custom plugin to show exams and related options.
Prime BPM
https://www.primebpm.com/I developed this site in WordPress. It is based on a custom WordPress theme with more than ten custom templates for different pages. It also has a separate custom blog template to show posts according to the client's design. The site is responsive to all screen sizes.
Custom Site Logo WordPress Plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-site-logo/I created the Custom Site Logo—a simple WordPress plugin that helps clients manage their WordPress website’s logo.
The user can easily upload a new logo or use an existing image in the WP media gallery. The plugin has been downloaded more than 50,000 times and has more than 2,000 active WordPress users.
The user can easily upload a new logo or use an existing image in the WP media gallery. The plugin has been downloaded more than 50,000 times and has more than 2,000 active WordPress users.
TTI Success Insights | TTISI Learning Management System
https://learn.ttisi.com/I built the front end and back end of this website. My role included creating a custom plugin to integrate in-house third-party API with this website and using the PHP mPDF library to generate advance reports based on the user-filled surveys. I also extended LearnDash and WooCommerce by creating their addons.
Faiza Saqlain
Established in 2012 in Lahore, Faiza Saqlain has imbued Pakistani luxury fashion with endearingly intricate designs.
I was the Shopify front-end and back-end developer in this project, customizing the pre-built theme according to client needs. I also developed a private app to show user analytics in detailed graphs and charts.
I was the Shopify front-end and back-end developer in this project, customizing the pre-built theme according to client needs. I also developed a private app to show user analytics in detailed graphs and charts.
Retter ‑ Heatmaps & Replay in Shopify
https://apps.shopify.com/retter-heatmaps-replayRetter is a simple yet powerful app for eCommerce store optimization. It allows the user to record and replay what visitors engage with most. The app is an extension of 66Analytics, a powerful web analytics solution.
I implemented Shopify subscription, payment, plan, store, and script API to integrate the whole app with Shopify. In addition, I developed and maintained the app's various modules and supported the app's users. Currently, the app has more than 600 Shopify users.
I implemented Shopify subscription, payment, plan, store, and script API to integrate the whole app with Shopify. In addition, I developed and maintained the app's various modules and supported the app's users. Currently, the app has more than 600 Shopify users.
Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
Punjab University College of Information Technology - Lahore, Pakistan
Certifications
FEBRUARY 2022 - PRESENT
Shopify Theme Development
Udemy
Skills
Libraries/APIs
WordPress API, WordPress REST API, WooCommerce API, BuddyPress, jQuery, Stripe, Stripe API, Shopify API, REST APIs, Modernizr, FedEx API, UPS API, mPDF, AES, Node.js, Liquid, React, Leaflet, GitHub API, Amazon API, jQuery UI
Tools
Sublime Text 3, LearnDash, GitLab, GitHub, Trello, Divi Builder 3, DataTables, Gutenberg Editor, Mailchimp, Apache, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Uploadcare, Composer, Jira, Confluence, Postman, Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop, WPML, WP eCommerce, Prisma, Figma, Bitbucket, CSS Lint, Git, PrestaShop, Subversion (SVN), Docker Compose, Google Analytics
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3, PHP 7, Core PHP, JavaScript 6, SCSS, Sass, Liquid Template
Paradigms
Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Responsive, PHP Standards Recommendations (PSR), Class-based OOP, REST, Testing
Platforms
WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress Theme Design, WordPress VIP, DigitalOcean, HubSpot, LAMP, Buddy, Linux, Mobile
Storage
MySQL, Databases, MySQLi, WP Engine, JSON, Web Forms, MongoDB
Frameworks
Angular, PHP MVC, Koa, CodeIgniter
Other
Ajax, WordPress Plugins, APIs, PSD to WordPress, Custom Post Types, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, Contact Form 7, MDPF, CSV Import, CSV Export, Website Maintenance, Beaver Builder, Elementor, Web App Testing, Web Development, WordPress Design, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Code Auditing, Code Review, PHP Performance, eCommerce, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Debugging, Shopify Theme, Shopify Customizations, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Content Marketing Platforms, Back-end, HTML to WordPress, PSD to HTML, High Code Quality, Responsive UI, PSD to PHP, Shipping, Team Management, OOP Designs, Gravity Forms, Web Applications, Wireframe to Product, Accessibility, Page Speed Optimization, Shopify Design, ClickUp, Scss-lint, Linting, Data Structures, PDF, Models, App UI, Web App Security, Blogs, Live Chat, Plugins, WordPress Page Builder, Home Pages, Web UI, PSD to Shopify, Bootstrap UI, Shopify Payments, Themes, Fetch API, Search, Design, Mobile Web, Pixel Perfect
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