Muhammad Jawad Ilyas
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress Developer
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Toptal member since August 17, 2021
Jawad brings a rare blend of development expertise and design intuition, helping companies create digital products that feel modern, convert effectively, and remain easy to manage. He specializes in high-quality WordPress builds, custom back-end systems, Shopify stores, and Webflow websites. Known for clear communication and problem-solving, Jawad partners closely with clients to turn complex requirements into clean, stable, and future-proof solutions.
Portfolio
Experience
- Web Development - 10 years
- JavaScript - 10 years
- WordPress - 10 years
- PHP - 10 years
- WordPress API - 10 years
- PSD to WordPress - 10 years
- WordPress Themes - 10 years
- WooCommerce - 8 years
Preferred Environment
WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Figma to WordPress, Elementor Pro, Crocoblock, Gravity Forms, ACF PRO, WooCommerce, WordPress Design, WordPress REST API
The most amazing...
...thing I have created is a custom WordPress listing platform with payments, dynamic ads, reviews, and frictionless listing submissions built for high conversion.
Work Experience
Full-stack Web Developer
Freelance
- Built many websites and web apps and worked on different PHP frameworks for my clients.
- Provided full-time web development support to many online agencies, where my responsibility was to take care of web security and add new features to websites if needed.
- Created WordPress themes and plugins, some of which are listed on WordPress and ThemeForest.
Marketo Developer
Corpay - Main
- Developed fully responsive, high-converting lead-generation landing pages for the Marketo platform, improving user engagement and boosting campaign conversion rates.
- Built and optimized custom Elementor landing pages for the company website, enhancing UX, improving mobile responsiveness, and increasing on-page engagement and conversion rates.
- Provided rapid development turnarounds, enabling faster campaign launches and directly improving overall company performance and project outcomes.
Web Developer
Caandor Ventures LLC
- Built complex layouts using Elementor builder in WordPress.
- Created custom post types and custom search filters.
- Fixed layout issues and made website fully responsive.
WordPress Developer
Oavie Oats
- Customized the WooCommerce part of the website and improved the flow of checkout.
- Fixed and improved issues on the website's back end and front end.
- Provided ongoing support for adding new features to the website.
Senior WordPress Developer
Softintex Studio
- Built many WordPress custom themes and plugins from scratch.
- Helped with debugging and improving many web apps running on PHP frameworks.
- Developed a WordPress directory theme from scratch for a sneakers company.
- Converted many PSDs to properly working WordPress themes.
WordPress Developer
Sigma Square
- Developed web applications in WordPress from scratch.
- Developed the front-end and back-end functionalities and provided maintenance and security for existing websites.
- Worked on different APIs and also created some custom APIs.
Experience
WordPress | WooCommerce Custom Theme Development
This exceptional creation stands out for its complete reliance on a block-based framework, allowing for effortless customization and unmatched flexibility. Every element of the theme can be easily adjusted to suit specific requirements, giving users the freedom to create a truly unique online presence.
However, what truly sets this theme apart is its ability to connect with multiple vendor WooCommerce websites. Leveraging the power of the REST API, I seamlessly integrated the main website with various vendor platforms. As a result, whenever an order is placed on the main website, the theme automatically generates and synchronizes the order across all connected vendor websites. This ingenious feature simplifies the order management process, providing a seamless experience for both customers and vendors.
Amazon Marketing Website – Elementor
http://growkees.com/Figma Design to WordPress Theme
https://tyromer.com/eCommerce Store with NFT Shop
Chatbot Plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/sa-woo-smart-chatbot/Squarespace Development
https://5andvine.com/Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
PUCIT - Lahore, Pakistan
Skills
Libraries/APIs
WordPress API, React, WordPress REST API, WooCommerce API, Stripe, REST APIs, Google AdSense, Stripe API, Amazon API, Liquid, Node.js
Tools
GitHub, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Git, LearnDash, Confluence, Mailchimp, Figma, Webpack, PostCSS, Gutenberg Editor, SendGrid, Google Analytics, WP All Import, Wix, ACF PRO, n8n
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Liquid Template, Shopify Liquid, Sass
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Laravel, Vanilla JS, Alpine.js, Symfony, Tailwind CSS, Divi
Paradigms
Responsive Layout, Web App Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), UI Design, UX Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Platforms
MacOS, Docker, WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Marketo, Mailgun, WordPress Theme Design, Twilio, LAMP, Webflow, Amazon, Heroku, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Bluehost, Salesforce, AirDev Canvas
Storage
MySQL, WP Engine, Databases, Amazon S3 (AWS S3)
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Other
Web Development, Web App Development, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Plugins, Non-fungible Tokens (NFT), APIs, Ajax, WordPress Themes, User Interface (UI), Enfold, Elementor, Display Ad Delivery, Programming, User Experience (UX), Content Management, WordPress Design, Contact Form 7, Responsive UI, DOM, Web UI, HTML5 Geolocation, Squarespace, Technical Leadership, Education Management Systems, Learning Management Systems (LMS), SOLID Principles, Beaver Builder, Maps, UI Development, Integration, Plugins, Web App UI, Web App Security, Web App Automation, Web App Deployment, API Integration, Website Optimization, Performance, Design, Plugin Development, Debugging, PayPal, Branding, GeneratePress, SSL Configurations, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Content Marketing Platforms, eCommerce, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Framer, Crocoblock, No-code Development, Websites, Elementor Pro, WordPress Migration, Data Migration, Gravity Forms, Windows 10, GoDaddy, HostGator, Multimedia Design, Sitecore, Payment APIs, SEO Tools, Semrush, Animation, Event Calendars, Blackbaud, Charity, Content Management Systems (CMS), Architecture, Figma to WordPress
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