Fahad Murtaza, Developer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Fahad Murtaza

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WordPress Plugins Developer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Toptal member since October 30, 2019

Bio

Fahad has been developing software since 2003, gaining expertise in LAMP and, more specifically, WordPress. He has also worked with Zend and Symphony framework and is currently focusing on Go and Python. Fahad has provided solutions using a number of JavaScript technologies including Node.js, Angular, React, Ionic, and Flutter.

Portfolio

Gravixar
Pantheon, jQuery, JavaScript, Optimizely, Go, React, Docker, Node.js, WordPress...
Tech Therapy Ltd
HTML, PHP, WordPress, Plugins, Amazon Web Services (AWS), E-learning...
Senseye
Python, Node.js, Angular, Go, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker, SQL...

Experience

  • PHP - 20 years
  • WordPress - 20 years
  • WordPress Plugins - 17 years
  • WordPress Themes - 17 years
  • SQL - 12 years
  • Node.js - 5 years
  • Go - 3 years
  • Python - 2 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

PyCharm, WebStorm, Android, iOS, PhpStorm, MacOS, Shopify Plus, Google BigQuery, WordPress, E-learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web Development

The most amazing...

...project I've developed was the website for Stanfield Real Estate.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

2013 - PRESENT
Gravixar
  • Created new features and optimized existing focused on quality work and better test practices. Wrote tests, which helped our clients grow their business.
  • Worked with MEAN stack and built iOS applications using JavaScript technologies. Also did extensive WordPress development.
  • Completed 300+ projects in testing and software development.
  • Facilitated a data-driven approach to scaling and business growth by writing A/B, split, and multivariate tests.
Technologies: Pantheon, jQuery, JavaScript, Optimizely, Go, React, Docker, Node.js, WordPress, PHP, WordPress Themes, SQL, Python, iOS, Android, WordPress Plugins, NPM, API Integration, Custom Themes, Automation, WooCommerce, Figma, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify, Shopify Customizations, Communication, WordPress API, API Applications, CI/CD Pipelines, APIs, eCommerce, Shopify API, REST APIs, Plugins, Google BigQuery, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cross-platform App Development, Mobile Apps, React Native, Firebase, Flutter, Mobile Development, Mobile App Development, E-learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web Design, Web Development, Vulkan, MySQL, Stripe, Stripe Checkout, Stripe API

WordPress Developer

2025 - 2025
Tech Therapy Ltd
  • Replaced an old, clunky payment system with new Stripe-based payments.
  • Fixed bugs and added new functionality to the custom code regarding payments in a WordPress plugin.
  • Made payments reliable and smooth for recurring subscriptions.
Technologies: HTML, PHP, WordPress, Plugins, Amazon Web Services (AWS), E-learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web Design, Web Development, MySQL

Software Engineer

2016 - 2017
Senseye
  • Engaged as a full-stack engineer developing software with Golang, Node.js, and Angular.
  • Contributed to the microservice-based architecture comprised of many services.
  • Developed with Angular and other front-end technologies.
  • Migrated some of the code from AngularJS to newer versions.
  • Developed the new features following biweekly sprints. Worked as a full-stack software engineer working on a distributed architecture supported by microservices.
Technologies: Python, Node.js, Angular, Go, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker, SQL, WordPress Plugins, React, NPM, API Integration, Custom Themes, Automation, Communication, WordPress Themes, API Applications, CI/CD Pipelines, APIs, eCommerce, REST APIs, Plugins, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Web Design, Web Development, MySQL

Software Engineer

2014 - 2015
Property Finder
  • Refactored the legacy code and cleaned up the old interfaces to create modern and responsive ones. Designed a new blog for all countries.
  • Developed the back office with Zend and a number of front-end technologies.
  • Removed the old legacy code for all countries, took the lead on two of them and migrated from v2 legacy to a standard v3 code.
  • Collaborated with DevOps to make the development better and improved the new developer onboarding experience.
  • Developed the front end for the back office single-handedly based on visual help from the graphic designer.
  • Integrated the front end with the back end code and APIs on multiple countries' websites.
  • Created Property Finder's blog with a new design used to date.
Technologies: WordPress, Symfony, Zend Framework, HTML, CSS, Docker, MAMP, LAMP, PHP, WordPress Themes, SQL, JavaScript, WordPress Plugins, NPM, API Integration, Custom Themes, WPML, Automation, WooCommerce, Communication, WordPress API, API Applications, CI/CD Pipelines, APIs, eCommerce, REST APIs, Plugins, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Firebase, E-learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web Design, Web Development, MySQL

Software Engineer

2010 - 2013
Research & Development, Oman
  • Developed apps on LAMP architecture.
  • Worked with different platforms and CMS systems delivering customers CRMs and CMS.
  • Contributed to various client websites based on the ideas around information architecture.
  • Worked on Brand Oman's CMS which allowed them to manage different brand identities to be used as STandards throughout the country.
  • Worked with Drupal CMS and expression engine.
  • Converted graphics into working apps.
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, WordPress, LAMP, WordPress Themes, SQL, WordPress Plugins, NPM, API Integration, Custom Themes, Automation, WooCommerce, Communication, WordPress API, API Applications, CI/CD Pipelines, APIs, eCommerce, REST APIs, Plugins, E-learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web Design, Web Development, MySQL

Experience

Stanfield Real Estate

https://www.stanfieldrealestate.com
Worked on the full stack of the website and developed multiple tools to help real state agents close deals worth millions. This went on to get a million dollars in funding and started a new company. I am proud of what I did here.

Education

2002 - 2007

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering

Comsats Institute of Information Technology - Pakistan

Skills

Libraries/APIs

WordPress API, REST APIs, Stripe, Stripe API, Node.js, React, Shopify API, jQuery, Google Maps, Google Maps API, Google Geocoding API, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, Google Places API, Google Civic API, YouTube API, Vulkan

Tools

NPM, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Stripe Checkout, WPML, Figma, Shopify Plus, PhpStorm, WebStorm, PyCharm, Optimizely, MAMP, Adobe Illustrator, Zend Debugger, Photoshop 2018

Languages

JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, SQL, Python, Go, BigMachines Query Language (BMQL), TypeScript, C++

Paradigms

Automation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Mobile Development

Platforms

WordPress, WordPress Theme Design, WooCommerce, Shopify, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Firebase, MacOS, iOS, Android, Docker, Pantheon, LAMP, Drupal 8

Industry Expertise

E-learning, Web Design

Frameworks

Divi, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Symfony, Django, Zend Framework, Symfony 3

Storage

MySQL

Other

WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Software Development, WordPress Design, API Integration, Custom Themes, Shopify Customizations, Communication, API Applications, CI/CD Pipelines, APIs, eCommerce, Custom Shopify Apps, Plugins, Architecture, Back-end Development, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Web Development, Amazon MQ, Google BigQuery, Cross-platform App Development, Mobile Apps, Mobile App Development, Gravity Forms, Software Engineering

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