
Sunil Sharma
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
Toptal member since November 16, 2021
Sunil is a full-stack developer with 11+ years of experience building web applications, WordPress platforms, and SaaS tools for clients across eCommerce and digital agencies. Expert in Laravel, Vue.js, PHP, and WordPress, he works across the full stack and integrates AI-assisted workflows using Claude Code and Copilot to deliver faster, higher-quality results. Available for project-based and long-term engagements.
Portfolio
Experience
- PHP - 8 years
- jQuery - 7 years
- JavaScript - 7 years
- Laravel - 7 years
- WordPress - 7 years
- Shopify - 6 years
- Angular - 5 years
- Vue - 5 years
Preferred Environment
Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Git, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP 8, Windows 11, Claude Code
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on is SaaS Scout Research Group—a software research, comparison, and review platform.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack Developer
Kynet Web
- Collaborated in developing a cosmetics website, Girlssecrets.com, built with Laravel and Vue. Used GitHub Copilot for accelerated development with custom instruction patterns. The website is popular and doing great business.
- Built a time-tracking app that supports many features like automatic reporting, email notifications, etc. Integrated Claude Code into the development workflow for complex work, using structured CLAUDE.md instruction files to define project context.
- Contributed to SaaS Scout Research Group, a software comparison and review website built with WordPress. The website includes charts and automatic conclusion generation. It is quite popular and continues to generate good revenue for the client.
- Created a dashboard in Angular that allowed users and administrators to keep track of the CO2 emissions produced by them. It includes calculations, charts, and insights.
- Built a WordPress plugin with Vue that shows similar posts as a slider. It supports WordPress, Wix, and Shopify.
Trainer and Team lead
Kynet Web
- Ensured work quality, on-time delivery, and code review.
- Helped the team whenever they got stuck in challenging tasks.
- Trained several newcomers to be eligible employees for the company.
- Developed a healthy work environment for the team by organizing workshops like #IamRemarkable and Art of Living.
Business Developer and Recruiter
Kynet Web
- Contributed to bringing steady business flow to the company.
- Estimated the time and cost of new projects as part of my role.
- Provided personalized consultation to clients to help them achieve their goals saving time and money.
- Handled clients' relationships by engaging with potential new clients and communicating with the existing ones.
- Recruited quality candidates and selected the ones that represented valuable assets to the startup.
- Consulted and mentored students helping them choose their careers.
- Assessed the candidates' technical and social skills and integrity.
Front-end Developer
JT Crow Websites LLC
- Suggested migration to WordPress to suit the client's needs. Successfully migrated from Weebly to WordPress.
- Created a system for fundraising, work parties, potlucks, and meal delivery features.
- Integrated payments to Venmo ID. The payments reach the project organizer directly.
Wix Developer
CaseyCaseBriefs
- Fixed many roadblocks in Wix development. Developed a natural search algorithm for cases. Added many filters to search.
- Installed a chatbot that helps users with the website and cases, too.
- Evaluated client requirements and suggested migration to WordPress. The website has been successfully migrated from Wix to WordPress.
- Implemented mandatory form filling, protecting information until the form is filled.
Back-end PHP Developer
Cloudwinnings Inc.
- Developed an admin panel in WordPress, allowing users to add an event and see the countdown as per different time zones.
- Reviewed code by teammates and ensured best practices.
- Made the system work and allowed bookings quickly.
Front-end Developer
Honeybear Moving, LLC
- Designed the landing page and the form to be more elegant and user friendly.
- Developed the landing page with mobile responsiveness.
- Provided useful insights to make the product better and improved the design on other website pages.
Full-stack Developer
Pixel Uprising
- Created a custom email program in PHP that flawlessly receives and renders emails.
- Built an Angular dashboard for a shipment company that helps them throughout four stages of each order.
- Fulfilled all challenges faced in all the projects and delivered them in time.
Experience
Time-tracking App
SaaS Scout | WordPress Plugin Development
The website is still one of the best review sites and has an outstanding performance in Google results.
National Chiropractors Association | WordPress PHP
https://nationalchiros.com/I contributed to the project in the following ways :
• Created the WP queries that give the relevant search results.
• Created pins on the map representing search results.
• Improved the design.
The client got a neat solution that enhances the user experience.
Legal Case Search Platform
https://www.caseycasebriefs.com/Honeybear Moving LLC - Wix Website
https://honeybearmoving.com/CONTRIBUTIONS
• Designed the landing page and the form to be more elegant and user-friendly.
• Developed the landing page with mobile responsiveness.
• Gave valuable insights to improve the product and the design on other pages on the website.
The business is up and thriving, getting requests daily.
The Breastfeeding Shop | WordPress WooCommerce
https://thebreastfeedingshop.com/I worked on features like discounts, welcome form wizard, replacing items in the cart, and more.
The website is attracting business, and the company is growing.
Vue App That Shows Similar Posts in a Slider
When I joined the project, the 1st version of the product was already finished. I worked on the PHP code of the WordPress plugin and the JavaScript code in the Vue module. I added several features to the product, ensuring it was bug-free, and worked consistently on every device, especially iPhones.
The project was completed successfully, and the plugin generated good revenue.
Girlssecrets.com
In this project, I:
• Led a team of three developers, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Worked on the front end using Laravel Jetstream (Vue embedded in Laravel) and handled layouts and animations.
• Worked on the back end using Laravel.
• Created a CMS-type admin section in the same technology.
• Played a key role in communicating with the client.
• Used GitHub Copilot for accelerated development with custom instruction patterns.
Girlssecrets.com is a successful and live website with a good turnover.
Child Health Care Platform | Node.js and WordPress
Contributions:
• Created the multistep form used to collect inputs from users.
• Built the pdf generator and made it available for download.
• Refined the Pdfs design.
This system helps many people gain a better understanding of their child's mind. It allows them to treat their children properly.
Webflow, Inc. Projects
Sample number 1: https://preview.webflow.com/preview/garden-df96da?utm_medium=preview_link&utm_source=designer&utm_content=garden-df96da&preview=98b462d09066d12da85520b44fef352b&mode=preview
Sample number 2: https://preview.webflow.com/preview/power-project?utm_medium=preview_link&utm_source=designer&utm_content=power-project&preview=b78ef16dc1b9c83a855e46f646b07428&mode=preview
Shipment Company | Angular Dashboard and Laravel Back End
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zAzdnYz-6JxFv6gsDESIZnGAdoT_7fmo/view?usp=sharingThis project is about developing a smooth and user-friendly dashboard that assists the admins through the four steps of a complete shipment order.
I contributed both to the front end and back end of the project.
My contributions:
• Created API endpoints in Laravel.
• Dealt with the database.
• Created API calls in Angular.
• Processed the data received from the Laravel back end.
• Displayed the data in an interactive tabular form.
• Created options like search, pagination, sorting, and tick check-boxes in the table.
• Created operations like delete, update, bulk delete, bulk update, and more.
• JWT authentication.
• Login system.
The new web app helped the client save time and made the process much more convenient.
Emission Data | Angular Dashboard and Django Back End
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vlx1D_ql6B17atdOb-Mvvc8z75hYtZTR/view?usp=sharingAs the front-end developer, I:
• Built the dashboard using Angular and Angular Material.
• Built the login screen and four other screens that allow the user to enter new data and see processed data in the form of charts and tables.
• Created REST requests to the Django back end.
As a back-end developer, I:
• Contributed to an already started system in Python and Django.
• Implemented a JWT authentication.
• Improved the structure of the data sent and received to the back-end.
• Created some API endpoints.
It is used by 17 organizations.
Shopify Development
This was a project developed for an invitation card design and print service company.
I played a key role:
• Modifying the Shopify theme.
• Making custom forms.
• Using the Shopify API to manage orders and cart items.
• Customizing the forms in Liquid language.
The client got a revamped and improved version of the old website.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Information Technology
University Institute of Information Technology - Shimla, India
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Chart.js, Vue, REST APIs, Node.js, Stripe, Google Maps API, Gmail API, React
Tools
Wix, Claude Code, LearnDash, Figma, Photoshop CC, Microsoft Excel, Shopify Plus, Google Analytics, GitHub, GitHub Copilot
Languages
JavaScript, PHP, PHP 8, TypeScript, Sass, PHP 7, SQL, Shopify Liquid, Hugo, Python, Excel VBA
Frameworks
Angular, Laravel, Bootstrap, AngularJS, Tailwind CSS, Express.js, Django, Nuxt.js, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Next.js
Platforms
WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, WooCommerce, Linux, Apache2, ClickFunnels, AWS Lambda, Ubuntu Linux, Heroku, Salesforce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Firebase, Docker, Vercel
Storage
MySQL, LAMP Server, MongoDB, XML-RPC
Paradigms
Search Engine Optimization (SEO), UI Design, REST, UX Design
Other
APIs, Full-stack, SMTP, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), WordPress Plugins, Communication, Front-end, eCommerce, API Integration, Data Visualization, Weebly, Squarespace, Forms, PDF, Web Scraping, Google SEO, Server-side Rendering (SSR), User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Architecture, AI-enabled Applications, Windows 11, Agentic AI, Agentic AI Systems, Prompt Engineering, AI-assisted Development
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