Ashokbhai Desai
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress Developer
Southampton, United Kingdom
Toptal member since June 27, 2022
Ashok has around 10 years of work experience in web development and web design with PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce, WordPress plugin development and customization, CodeIgniter, AWS set up, payment gateways, MySQL, optimization of websites, and basic SEO, HTML5, jQuery, CSS3, SaaS, PSD, and HTML. Ashok has developed over 100 websites over the years, including blogs, eCommerce websites, forums, social networking, and booking systems.
Portfolio
Experience
- JavaScript - 10 years
- HTML - 10 years
- CSS - 10 years
- WordPress - 10 years
- PHP - 9 years
- MySQL - 9 years
- WooCommerce - 8 years
- CodeIgniter - 7 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Windows, Visual Studio, Sublime Text 3, JavaScript, HTML5, WordPress Themes, Front-end, Web Design, Content Management Systems (CMS)
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is the website Kupi Crypto in WordPress, where users can create a cryptocurrency portfolio and alert system for Solana NFTs.
Work Experience
Full-stack Developer
Toptal Clients
- Developed and maintained websites in WordPress, Laravel, CodeIgniter websites, and MySQL as a database.
- Designed and executed API tests using Postman, ensuring seamless integration and data flow between various services and modules.
- Implemented comprehensive unit tests using PHPUnit and significantly reduced the number of bugs in the application.
- Utilized Docker containers to streamline the development and deployment process, improving team collaboration and ensuring consistent environments across different stages.
- Developed and maintained back-end functionalities and API for the Reap Project, a revolutionary web application to improve EV charging and parking applications.
- Utilized PHP and CodeIgniter framework to implement new features and enhance existing modules, resulting in a more user-friendly and scalable application.
Senior Full-stack PHP Expert
Executable Pty Ltd
- Updated pages on the Aspect Group website and modified plugin to meet customer requirements.
- Implemented a new feature and fixed bugs using Jira tickets.
- Performed custom theme modification with advanced custom fields, modified plugin, and ensured clean coding.
Senior Web Developer
Mashroom
- Managed projects and developed new projects on WordPress, CodeIgniter, and Laravel.
- Developed REST API for cryptocurrency websites with Node.js and Express.js.
- Managed an eCommerce platform using WooCommerce with 50000+ users.
- Modified different themes and plugins as per clients' requirements.
- Created websites from scratch using Twitter Bootstrap and HTML5 and CSS3 for front-end development.
- Created a back-end panel using AdminLTE and other admin panel templates in PHP, CodeIgniter, and MYSQL for the database.
Freelance Web Developer
Freelance
- Developed and maintained websites in WordPress, Laravel, CodeIgniter websites, and MYSQL as a database.
- Developed microservices and API for Origami.ms system for Roth and Keshet project in CodeIgniter Framework.
- Collaborated with the QA team to create and execute API tests, verifying the seamless integration of third-party services and APIs.
- Integrated third-party APIs for payment gateways and data feeds, ensuring smooth data synchronization and enhancing user experience.
- Fetched real-time data using REST API, Cronjobs, and Web socket to get coins data from different platforms in kupicrypto.com.
- Created a WordPress plugin for live news notifications on the website and managed it in the backend for different options.
- Worked on different kinds of plugins in WordPress, from SEO, Optimization, forms plugins, and editor plugins.
- Learned and developed React web application for an agency.
Web Developer
Marquee Solution
- Created many custom websites by harnessing WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MYSQL skills.
- Enhanced front-end performance through image optimization and clean coding practices, accelerating load times.
- Managed databases with strong MYSQL skills and developed REST APIs.
- Managed existing projects on WordPress and CodeIgniter. Optimized MYSQL queries.
- Utilized Git for version control and actively participated in code reviews to maintain high code quality and foster a collaborative development environment.
Experience
Web Application for Cryptocurrency
I used custom code for the website, managing multiple APIs using RestAPI and maintaining live price updates of cryptocurrencies.
Web Application of Algosec
https://www.algosec.com/I developed and designed this website in WordPress with static and dynamic pages, including an ROI calculator, demo pricing with PayPal payment method with recurring options, and storing data automatically using server-side scripting.
Cyberbit Web Application
I stored all the data using custom code in MySQL for the back end. The number of different forms enhanced the reach of the website's functionalities.
Web Application Based on Google Maps
I used REST API to import and store data into MySQL from map files. It has cron jobs that check and perform accurate data on time. I also developed an API for the mobile application created by another developer in React Native.
WooCommerce Application for Ordering
https://staging.howscatering.com.sg/I used the WooCommerce plugin in WordPress with custom integration of payment methods and custom code to allow the admin to handle various customized options from the admin panel and order systems to handle all the orders properly. It's still in staging
Web Application for Elliss
https://www.elliss.co.uk/I developed and designed this website in WordPress and WooCommerce with static and dynamic pages, including shop, collection, press, and life with custom development. I also modified all eCommerce pages like cart, checkout, and account pages according to client design.
Web Application for KSR Architect and Interior Design
https://ksrarchitects.com/I developed and designed this website in WordPress with static and dynamic pages, including architects, interior design, journal, team, single portfolio page, and single team page. On this single page, all section is dynamic so that customers can design the page themselves.
Education
Master of Engineering in Information Technology
Gujarat Technological University - Ahmedabad, India
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
Saurashtra University - Rajkot, India
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Stripe, WooCommerce API, REST APIs
Tools
Figma, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Gutenberg Editor, WPML, ChatGPT, Google Analytics, Git
Languages
PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, SCSS, CSS3
Frameworks
CodeIgniter, Bootstrap
Paradigms
Responsive Web Design (RWD), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, Marketo, Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify
Storage
MySQL
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Other
Payment APIs, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Front-end, Content Management Systems (CMS), Design, WordPress Design, Security, API Integration, FTP, eCommerce, Web Development, Back-end, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Custom Themes, User Experience (UX), Mobile Payments, CSS3 Animation, Elementor, Architecture, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, GoDaddy, Unbounce, Full-stack, Sketch to WordPress, Machine Learning, Apple Pay, Gravity Forms, SEO Tools, Yoast SEO, Google Analytics 4, Integration, APIs, Crypto
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