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Magento Developer
Surat, Gujarat, India
Toptal member since April 27, 2022
Bio
Piyush is a Magento Certified Expert with 12+ years of experience and a member of the Magento Front-End Developer and Business Practitioner Exam Creation Team. He has in-depth expertise in Magento Enterprise, B2B features, Hyva theme development, and custom extensions, with project experience across fashion, jewelry, auto parts, cosmetics, and manufacturing industries.
Portfolio
Magediary
Magento, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Less, PhpStorm, React, Gatsby, XML...
The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc
CSS, Magento, Magento 2, JavaScript, PHP, Hyva Themes, Adobe Commerce...
TipTop Labs, Inc.
Payment APIs, Subscription Processing, eCommerce, Magento, Adobe Commerce
Experience
- CSS - 14 years
- HTML - 14 years
- JavaScript - 13 years
- PHP - 13 years
- Magento - 12 years
- MySQL - 10 years
- React - 3 years
- Hyva Themes - 2 years
Work Experience
Developer
2020 - PRESENT
Magediary
- Became a member of the Adobe Commerce Front-end Developer Exam creation team. Earned the Adobe Subject Matter Expert - Adobe Commerce Front-End Developer badge.
- Created themes based on Hyva. Extended the default Hyva theme, added the custom functionality, and converted the 3rd-party extension to the Hyva compatibility modules.
- Built and published extensions on the Magento marketplace and company website. Implemented GraphQL and REST API support for the extensions. Created the extension marketplace website in Magento.
- Provided support to Magento 2 Open Source and Adobe Commerce projects. Fixed bugs, resolved errors, reviewed, and deployed code to the server.
- Applied security patches and updated projects to the Magento 2 version.
- Installed and made cosmetic changes to a theme and redesigned the existing one.
- Developed a CLI command to generate missing catalog URLs for the Magento store.
- Implemented the B2B quote feature for a PWA Studio project, developed GraphQL endpoints, and worked on PWA Studio to support several projects.
- Built a personal website using the Gatsby framework to post blogs related to Magento and PWA Studio.
- Achieved two Adobe Certified Expert certifications: Adobe Commerce Developer and Adobe Commerce Front-end Developer.
Technologies: Magento, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Less, PhpStorm, React, Gatsby, XML, GraphQL, REST APIs, jQuery, Grunt, LEMP, PWA, SCSS, Jira, B2B, Business to Business to Consumer (B2B2C), B2B2C, Magento Enterprise, Magento Modules, Magento Extension Development, Figma, Tailwind CSS, Marketplaces, eCommerce, Unirgy, Hyva Themes, Alpine.js, GitHub, Bitbucket, Trello, Slack, Magento Cloud, Asana, Full-stack, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Full-stack Development, Git, Magento 2, Magento API, Front-end, Sass, User Interface (UI), Magento Community Edition, Adobe Commerce, Content Management Systems (CMS), Magento Front-end Development, Back-end, Redis, Web Development, Node.js, Figma to WordPress, Magento Themes, Shopify, Web Design, WordPress, WooCommerce, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), SQL, Symfony, Python
Front-end Magento Developer for eCommerce Optimization
2025 - 2025
The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc
- Customized and optimized the Hyva theme to align with brand identity by implementing a refined color palette, updated typography, and modern layout structure.
- Designed and developed a new homepage incorporating dynamic sections such as a banner carousel, category showcase, product and brand sliders, Instagram feed, and CTA blocks.
- Restructured the footer and updated the store switcher navigation for improved usability and consistency across international stores.
- Implemented a Google Tag Manager (GTM) data layer for precise tracking and marketing performance insights.
- Enhanced product detail pages by adding real-time stock status notifications, dynamic tab content based on product type, and cart rule-based labels to improve customer experience.
- Improved configurable product UX by dynamically updating swatch options based on stock availability.
- Integrated ID.me verification service to support gated discounts and exclusive customer groups.
- Managed content and translation migration during the launch of new store views, ensuring localization and consistency.
- Audited, removed, and updated third-party Magento extensions, including applying the PayPal security patch, to maintain stability and compliance.
- Delivered continuous front-end performance improvements, ensuring responsive layouts and enhanced site load speed.
Technologies: CSS, Magento, Magento 2, JavaScript, PHP, Hyva Themes, Adobe Commerce, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Magento Enterprise, Magento Cloud, Magento Themes, Web Design
Adobe Commerce (Magento) Developer
2024 - 2025
TipTop Labs, Inc.
- Developed a custom Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce) payment gateway extension, integrating Tiptop.js to support dynamic modal checkout with real-time API handling.
- Configured back-end admin panel settings for API keys, modes, and payment action using Magento system configuration XML and models.
- Injected Tiptop promotional messaging on the product page via dynamic front-end rendering and system config control.
- Added full support for Tiptop checkout object structure, including dynamic items, addresses, and discounts from Magento quote data.
- Created a back-end controller to store the Tiptop transaction response with Magento order data.
- Prepared complete user guide documentation, including installation steps, configuration, troubleshooting, and promotional messaging setup.
Technologies: Payment APIs, Subscription Processing, eCommerce, Magento, Adobe Commerce
Senior Certified Magento Developer
2022 - 2023
Das Information Technology Company
- Conducted a code audit and restructured the Magento theme code in adherence with Magento's coding standards.
- Devised a technical plan for integrating product, order, and inventory APIs with 3rd-party services.
- Produced sequence diagrams to illustrate the flow of API integration.
- Reviewed pull requests and provided constructive feedback to maintain coding standards and improve code quality.
Technologies: Magento, Magento Modules, Full-stack Development, PHP, Amazon Web Services (AWS), API Integration, Magento 2, Magento API, Magento Extension Development, CSS, HTML, Git, Jira, MySQL, DevOps, Full-stack, Kanban, GitHub, PhpStorm, UML Diagrams, JavaScript, REST APIs, Slack, Magento Community Edition, Audits, Adobe Commerce, Back-end, Code Auditing
Project Manager | Team Lead
2019 - 2021
Aureate Labs
- Developed a Magento 2 B2B website including company account, shared catalog, company and customer credit, B2B quotes, return merchandise authorization (RMA), requisition lists, and customer segment features.
- Provided support to a Magento 2 Commerce Cloud project related to the pets products industry.
- Fixed bugs, resolved errors, and reviewed and deployed code to the Magento Cloud.
- Worked in an agile software development team, working closely with the developers, designers, and contributors.
- Managed websites on Amazon AWS EC2, GCP, Droplet, UKFast.Net, Sonassi, Nexcess, and MageMojo hosting providers and configured the Cloudflare for the content delivery network (CDN).
- Set the Magento code audit report strategy and optimized the existing website.
- Installed the security patches and updated the Magento version.
- Created the plan and architecture for the multi-stores website.
- Achieved the Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner certification.
- Scheduled interviews, managed a team of Magento developers, and helped them become certified.
Technologies: Magento, PhpStorm, LEMP, Jira, Trello, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Grunt, Magento Enterprise, Magento Modules, B2B, eCommerce, GitHub, Bitbucket, CSS, Slack, Magento Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Full-stack Development, Full-stack, Git, Magento 2, REST APIs, Magento API, Magento Community Edition, Audits, Content Management Systems (CMS), Magento Front-end Development, Back-end, Redis, Code Auditing, Performance Optimization, Magento Themes, WooCommerce
Senior Developer
2017 - 2021
Aureate Labs
- Achieved the certifications: Magento Developer Plus, Magento Front End Developer, and Magento Solution Specialist.
- Developed the Authorize.Net CIM payment method to enable recurring payments for lancerskincare.com.
- Assisted in the migration from Magento 1 to Magento 2.
- Provided support to the Magento projects, designing and developing custom modules to meet business and marketing needs.
- Installed and enhanced many third-party Magento extensions.
- Crafted Magento 2 open source modules such as login-as-customer, admin activity, cron scheduler, enhanced simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP), customer password, and inventory log and hosted them on the Magento marketplace.
- Contributed to Magento 2 back and front end DevDocs by creating pull requests (PRs) to the Magento repository.
- Trained freshers in PHP and Magento framework projects.
- Created a test project for live data sync using WebSocket.
Technologies: Magento, PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XML, MySQL, jQuery, LAMP, eCommerce, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, PhpStorm, Slack, Magento Cloud, Full-stack, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Full-stack Development, Git, Magento 2, REST APIs, GraphQL, Magento Modules, Magento API, Front-end, Sass, User Interface (UI), Magento Community Edition, Audits, Symphony, Subscription Processing, Content Management Systems (CMS), Magento Front-end Development, Back-end, Redis, Web Development, Code Auditing, Performance Optimization, Magento Themes, Web Design, WooCommerce, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), SQL, Pimcore
Research Analyst
2017 - 2018
Botgento
- Designed use case and sequence flow diagrams for the Facebook Messenger Chatbot.
- Prepared the data structure for catalog, order shipment, and wishlist notifications.
- Planned the chatbot to work based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
- Developed technical architecture for Magento 1 and Magento 2 chatbot extensions.
- Provided support and assisted in installing the modules on merchant websites.
Technologies: UML Diagrams, MySQL, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Magento, APIs, Facebook API, eCommerce, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, PhpStorm, Slack, Git, Back-end
Research Analyst
2016 - 2017
Frontuser
- Created the operation flow for the customized smart popup and personalized web push notification.
- Designed the technical plan for the Magento 1 and Magento 2 extensions.
- Took part in the analysis team and designed and worked with the development team.
Technologies: UML Diagrams, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, eCommerce, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, PhpStorm, Slack, Git, Data
Web Developer
2012 - 2016
Aureate Labs
- Provided support to the Magento projects' back-end and front-end solutions.
- Implemented themes from PSD templates to Magento, including home page, PDP, PLP, checkout, cart, and my account.
- Developed a multi-store website for the rugs industry.
- Imported a large-scale catalog and built a script to export custom order data to XML and feed data to the external system.
- Installed the theme and performed the cosmetic changes on several WordPress projects.
- Developed the time logging project for the internal company purpose in PHP.
Technologies: Magento, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, WordPress, LAMP, eCommerce, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, PhpStorm, MongoDB, Slack, Full-stack, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Full-stack Development, Git, Magento Modules, Front-end, Magento Community Edition, Symphony, Content Management Systems (CMS), Magento Front-end Development, Back-end, Redis, Web Development, Node.js, Databases, Magento Themes, HTML Templates, Web Design, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), SQL
Project History
Das Information Technology Company
A B2B company that has developed an application for delivering and shipping products. They also integrate with different platforms like Magento and Shopify, allowing merchants to publish their products and manage shipping processes seamlessly.
ROLE
• Senior Certified Magento Developer
• Conducted a comprehensive code audit and optimized the Magento theme code to align with Magento's coding standards.
• Strategized and implemented a technical blueprint for integrating product, order, and inventory APIs with 3rd-party services.
• Created detailed sequence diagrams to represent the flow of API integration visually.
• Reviewed pull requests and offered valuable feedback to uphold coding standards and enhance overall code quality.
ROLE
• Senior Certified Magento Developer
• Conducted a comprehensive code audit and optimized the Magento theme code to align with Magento's coding standards.
• Strategized and implemented a technical blueprint for integrating product, order, and inventory APIs with 3rd-party services.
• Created detailed sequence diagrams to represent the flow of API integration visually.
• Reviewed pull requests and offered valuable feedback to uphold coding standards and enhance overall code quality.
Lancer Skincare
Lancer Skincare is a prestigious beauty brand located on Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills, California. The company develops and markets high-performance skincare solutions.
ROLE
• Full-stack developer
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Upgraded the Magento platform from the Community to the Enterprise edition.
• Optimized code for better performance.
• Developed and implemented the Authorizet.net CIM payment method from scratch for recurring orders.
• Developed custom modules and managed support.
• Designed CMS pages.
• Posted the magazine covers on the website every month.
ROLE
• Full-stack developer
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Upgraded the Magento platform from the Community to the Enterprise edition.
• Optimized code for better performance.
• Developed and implemented the Authorizet.net CIM payment method from scratch for recurring orders.
• Developed custom modules and managed support.
• Designed CMS pages.
• Posted the magazine covers on the website every month.
Jollyes | Website
Jollyes was founded in 1971 by establishing its 1st store in Enfield to offer premium pet products and the best services and advice to pet lovers. For five decades, Jollyes has grown into one of the largest chains of pet superstores, with over 70 physical stores across the United Kingdom and an eCommerce store.
ROLE
• Developer and team lead
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Updated the existing front-end design for a better user experience.
• Performed code audit.
• Installed extensions.
• Deployed tasks on the Magento cloud and followed up on support tickets on the Magento support portal.
• Downgraded the Magento edition from Enterprise to Community.
• Switched the hosting from Magento Cloud to Sonassi web hosting provider.
ROLE
• Developer and team lead
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Updated the existing front-end design for a better user experience.
• Performed code audit.
• Installed extensions.
• Deployed tasks on the Magento cloud and followed up on support tickets on the Magento support portal.
• Downgraded the Magento edition from Enterprise to Community.
• Switched the hosting from Magento Cloud to Sonassi web hosting provider.
Studs and Spikes | Website
https://www.studsandspikes.com/Studs and Spikes supplies high-quality craft studs and spikes to the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Solved rewrite conflicts, core file changes, and code pool override.
• Fixed error log report and performed code audit.
• Removed unnecessary extensions.
• Updated 1-step checkout extension.
• Performed cosmetic changes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Solved rewrite conflicts, core file changes, and code pool override.
• Fixed error log report and performed code audit.
• Removed unnecessary extensions.
• Updated 1-step checkout extension.
• Performed cosmetic changes.
Inkjet | Website
https://www.inkjet.ie/Ireland's first and best compatible inkjet printer and laser cartridge supplier.
ROLE
• Full-stack developer
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implemented the compatible printers' suggestion.
• Updated the inventory handling flow.
• Added a custom discount on the purchase of a multi-color cartridge.
• Redesigned the 1-step checkout.
• Performed cosmetic changes.
ROLE
• Full-stack developer
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implemented the compatible printers' suggestion.
• Updated the inventory handling flow.
• Added a custom discount on the purchase of a multi-color cartridge.
• Redesigned the 1-step checkout.
• Performed cosmetic changes.
iTechDeals | Website
An online store to find deals on computers, smartphones, tablets, and accessories.
ROLE
• Full-stack developer
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Updated the Magento version.
• Developed custom modules.
• Handled custom order and sales profit reports.
• Set sales prediction alerts based on past order data.
• Implemented the home page slider based on deals.
• Managed support.
ROLE
• Full-stack developer
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Updated the Magento version.
• Developed custom modules.
• Handled custom order and sales profit reports.
• Set sales prediction alerts based on past order data.
• Implemented the home page slider based on deals.
• Managed support.
World Class Vanilla Co. | Website
The worldclassvanilla.com sells vanilla extract and vanilla beans online.
Role: Full-stack developer
• Applied security patches.
• Integrated WordPress blogs in Magento using an extension and updated the front layout of the blog list and view pages.
• Updated the product view page.
• Performed cosmetic changes.
Role: Full-stack developer
• Applied security patches.
• Integrated WordPress blogs in Magento using an extension and updated the front layout of the blog list and view pages.
• Updated the product view page.
• Performed cosmetic changes.
Brosch | B2B Website
Brosch Direct supplies a wide range of disposable protective wear and personal protective equipment (PPE) for all workplace safety needs.
Served as team lead and handled part of the website back- and front-end development.
• Created a theme from scratch based on Luma.
• Integrated B2B features, including company account, shared catalog, company and customer credit, requisition lists, B2B quote, customer segment, and shared wishlist.
• Customized pricing for bulk purchases.
• Showed product labels and designed CMS pages and FAQs.
• Added the Tawk.to live chat widget.
• Implemented the print catalog extension to download PDF from PDP.
• Created forms for credit applications, orders, and returns.
• Managed a feature to automatically hide empty categories on the front end.
• Handled a feature that enables the offer of free items based on predefined conditions.
• Customized mega menu and advanced search.
• Integrated WordPress blogs.
• Added product training materials and video.
• Implemented address lookup to fill the address forms automatically and an API to get the customer credit score.
Served as team lead and handled part of the website back- and front-end development.
• Created a theme from scratch based on Luma.
• Integrated B2B features, including company account, shared catalog, company and customer credit, requisition lists, B2B quote, customer segment, and shared wishlist.
• Customized pricing for bulk purchases.
• Showed product labels and designed CMS pages and FAQs.
• Added the Tawk.to live chat widget.
• Implemented the print catalog extension to download PDF from PDP.
• Created forms for credit applications, orders, and returns.
• Managed a feature to automatically hide empty categories on the front end.
• Handled a feature that enables the offer of free items based on predefined conditions.
• Customized mega menu and advanced search.
• Integrated WordPress blogs.
• Added product training materials and video.
• Implemented address lookup to fill the address forms automatically and an API to get the customer credit score.
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Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering
Gujarat Technological University - Gujarat, India
Certifications
NOVEMBER 2025 - PRESENT
Hyvä Certified Associate Developer
Hyvä Themes B.V.
APRIL 2024 - PRESENT
Adobe Subject Matter Expert - Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner
Adobe
OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT
Toptal React Accelerator Graduate
Toptal, LLC
MARCH 2022 - PRESENT
Adobe Certified Master - Adobe Commerce Architect
Adobe
JANUARY 2022 - PRESENT
Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe Commerce Developer
Adobe
NOVEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Adobe Subject Matter Expert - Adobe Commerce Front-End Developer
Adobe
APRIL 2021 - PRESENT
Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe Commerce Front-End Developer
Adobe
NOVEMBER 2020 - PRESENT
Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe Commerce Business Practitioner
Adobe
FEBRUARY 2018 - PRESENT
Magento Solution Specialist
Magento
JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT
Magento Front-End Developer
Magento
SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
Magento Developer Plus
Magento
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, jQuery, REST APIs, Node.js, Facebook API
Tools
Git, Magento PWA Studio, PhpStorm, GitHub, Bitbucket, Magento Modules, Magento Themes, Jira, Trello, Asana, Adobe Photoshop, Slack, Grunt, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Amazon CloudFront CDN, Magento Open Source, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Languages
PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, GraphQL, XML, HTML5, Sass, SQL, Less, SCSS, Python
Frameworks
Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Next.js, Knockout (Knockout.js), Symfony
Paradigms
B2B, B2B2C, Business to Business to Consumer (B2B2C), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Hosting, DevOps
Platforms
Magento, Magento Extension Development, Magento 1, Magento 2, Magento Enterprise, Magento API, WordPress, LAMP, Magento Community Edition, Adobe Commerce, Linux, LEMP, Unirgy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Shopify, WooCommerce, Pimcore, Amazon EC2
Storage
MySQL, Databases, MongoDB, Redis
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Other
APIs, Hyva Themes, eCommerce, Full-stack, Full-stack Development, API Integration, Front-end, User Interface (UI), Audits, Content Management Systems (CMS), Magento Front-end Development, Back-end, Web Development, Code Auditing, Performance Optimization, HTML Templates, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Marketplaces, B2B Product Management, Magento Cloud, Gatsby, PWA, Payment APIs, Optimization, Symphony, Subscription Processing, Data, Figma to WordPress, UML Diagrams, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), WebSockets, Webhooks, Magento Customization
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