
Deveyesh Mistry
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress Developer
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Toptal member since September 4, 2020
Deveyesh is a methodical, creative, and goal-oriented professional offering a broad background in web development. He excels at addressing client requests and completing projects within established time frames and specifications through proactive coordination with stakeholders and the utilization of cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Deveyesh demonstrates adeptness in initiating technology refresh and implementing innovative solutions in alignment with ever-changing business needs.
Portfolio
Experience
- Communication - 20 years
- PHP - 15 years
- MySQL - 15 years
- CSS - 15 years
- JavaScript - 15 years
- HTML - 15 years
- WordPress - 10 years
- GitHub - 5 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
WordPress, MySQL, PHP, GitHub, Business to Business (B2B), WordPress VIP, WordPress API, WordPress Design, Elementor, Laravel
The most amazing...
...thing I've accomplished is starting a 3D printed cookie-cutter business from the ground up, including R&D for the finished product.
Work Experience
Founder | Developer
Devistry Creative, Inc.
- Built WordPress websites based on client requirements using standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Presided over client meetings to gather and fully understand website and web application requirements.
- Developed WordPress themes based on provided wireframes and business requirements.
- Took charge of optimizing the performance of new and existing WordPress sites.
- Created an allocation website for a company to handle form submissions for over 11,000 clients.
- Managed projects related to multiple clients, ensuring the on-time delivery of requests.
Web Developer
Richard Kogan
- Improved SEO and updated website content per client requirements.
- Analyzed and understood the site architecture, integrating WordPress and JavaScript for content management.
- Navigated a complex hosting setup involving Kinsta, WordPress, and React to ensure seamless updates.
Senior Back-end PHP Developer
Fresh Tracks Canada
- Managed projects and staff related to existing sites, ensuring the on-time delivery of requests.
- Optimized and managed the Google Cloud Platform architecture for high-availability and large-scale services.
- Integrated data from various back-end services, APIs, and databases.
- Created a headless WordPress installation to handle the retrieval of data from an internal API and present that data for use to other internal sites using the WordPress JSON API.
- Mentored and managed the work of other junior and senior developers.
- Gathered specifications from customers and prepared estimates, and documented requirements.
- Worked closely with front-end developers and designers to ensure designs were developed accurately.
- Monitored the user experience on the site and provided development expertise for conversion-rate optimization.
Full-stack Developer
Motify
- Developed and managed a Vue.js application for students, school administrators, and systems administrators.
- Worked closely with the owner and data administrator to determine requirements and build new features.
- Integrated with a back-end API and other student information systems.
- Developed a WordPress theme and managed the Motify WordPress website and digital assets.
Web Developer | Project Manager
Graphem Solutions
- Wrote well-designed, testable, and efficient code using current software development practices.
- Created website layouts and user interfaces using standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
- Integrated data from various back-end services and databases.
- Built WordPress websites integrating WooCommerce and Stripe as a payment provider.
- Gathered specifications from customers, prepared estimates, and documented requirements.
- Managed projects and staff related to multiple clients, ensuring the on-time delivery of requests.
- Worked closely with web designers to ensure designs are developed accurately and to the designers’ specifications.
- Ensured that client projects were delivered on-time and checked that all business requirements were met.
Senior Web Developer
Rand Group
- Presided over client meetings to gather and fully understand website and web application requirements.
- Handled the implementation of mockup designs to HTML and CSS themes.
- Utilized JSON and web application frameworks to handle the front-end development of WordPress sites.
- Supervised the development of WordPress sites and oversaw the development and customization of plugins and themes.
- Created client-side web-based applications and interactive user interfaces using JavaScript.
- Took charge of optimizing performance of new and existing WordPress sites.
Senior Web Developer | IT Project Manager
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
- Handled the entire digital product development lifecycle, from identifying business requirements, technical specifications, and resource requirements to be used to successfully deploy internal and external websites.
- Directed the deployment of the IESO intranet refresh project using the Drupal content management system (CMS) on Red Hat Enterprise Linux with Apache, PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, MySQL, and Centrify for silent SSO.
- Developed a wireframe for the IESO intranet, which entailed arranging elements to meet content, information architecture, and business requirements.
- Partnered with internal staff and third-party vendors to manage the implementation of the Oracle Portal Software.
- Fostered positive working relationships with the project team and stakeholders while guaranteeing active communication and successful execution of projects.
- Generated comprehensive technical documentation of client requirements, system documentation, and manuals.
Experience
Customer Allocation Form
Real Estate Website
Squarespace to WordPress Migration
https://updater.comWordPress Solutions Specialist: Themes, Plugins, and Performance
• Site maintenance and upgrades: Regularly maintain and upgrade WordPress installations to ensure optimal performance, security, and compatibility with the latest web standards.
• Custom theme and plugin development: Design and build custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to meet specific client requirements, enhancing site functionality and user experience.
• Code optimization: Review, update, and improve existing codebases to enhance performance, reduce technical debt, and implement modern best practices.
• Theme builder expertise: Leverage existing theme builders (e.g., Elementor, Divi) to create and modify layouts, ensuring seamless design and functionality updates.
• Content management and updates: Manage site content, structure, and features to align with evolving business needs and ensure an engaging, user-friendly experience.
• Problem solving: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, including plugin conflicts, performance bottlenecks, and UI/UX inconsistencies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, content creators, and clients to bring web projects to life, from concept to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Business Degree in Information Technology Management
Ryerson University - Toronto, Canada
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Node.js, Stripe, Stripe API, Square API, Vue, WordPress API
Tools
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), ACF PRO, GitHub, Bitbucket, Apache, NGINX, Gutenberg Editor, SendGrid, Atlassian, Jira, Google Analytics
Languages
PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP 7, Shopify Liquid, Sass, Active Server Pages (ASP)
Platforms
WordPress, Shopify, Linux, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), WooCommerce, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Windows Server, Drupal, Amazon Web Services (AWS), WordPress VIP, Mobile
Storage
JSON, MySQL, MongoDB, Cloud Deployment
Frameworks
Vuetify, Laravel, Laravel Mix
Industry Expertise
Project Management
Other
WordPress Plugins, Sage WordPress Theme, WordPress Themes, Communication, Web Development, WordPress Migration, PSD to WordPress, Gravity Forms, Full-stack Development, Windows 10, Business Analysis, Domains & Hosting, Business Requirements, Website Migration, Optimization, Cloud, Responsive Web Apps, APIs, API Integration, Integration, Apps, Software Development, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Squarespace, Migration, Business to Business (B2B), WordPress Design, Elementor, Membership Sites, Web Hosting, Video Hosting
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