Jawad Arshad
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress and Shopify Developer
Jawad has been building clean, responsive, and scalable web applications for companies across the globe since 2013. Always focusing on accessibility, progressive enhancement, and performance, Jawad is an expert in WordPress and eCommerce, using WooCommerce and Shopify. He has developed hundreds of WordPress themes and customized plugins, and he loves working with APIs and web services.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Git, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Sublime Text, Terminal, MacOS, WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Shopify API, Shopify Plus
The most amazing...
...thing I've customized is Gutenberg, adding more modules so that it's easier for users to work with.
Work Experience
WordPress Developer
Maksemos Transport Pty. Ltd.
- Converted Figma designs to the front end and then into WordPress theme using Elemotor.
- Integrated a booking appointment plugin along with PayPal and Stripe API integration to control the paid sessions.
- Crafted the theme into a high-performance site with a strong focus on SEO and user experience.
- Mentored the customer throughout the site so she could easily make changes herself from the back end.
Shopify Developer
Ruby Hung Ltd
- Designed the whole website in Figma as per the requirements. Developed the whole Figma design into the Shopify 2.0 theme.
- Converted all the Figma designs to the HTML, CSS, Liquid, and app integrations. Deployed the theme to Git and connected with Shopify.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch campaigns that grew the brand. Created multiple A/B test products.
- Improved content editing experience, making it efficient and enjoyable to manage content.
WordPress Developer
EBM Consulting Inc.
- Handled page speed optimization using locally hosted scripts, fonts, and integrated CDN for blistering fast page load times.
- Integrated Mailchimp API for sign-up forms using Ajax to make the sign-up process more integrated and seamless.
- Contributed to the Ajax quiz integration using ACF to customize an unlimited number of questions. The quiz result returned a list of recommended products that could then be added to their cart.
- Oversaw performance audits and improvements related to the usability and accessibility of websites and Improved content editing experience, making it efficient and enjoyable to manage content.
- Collaborated closely with the back-end developers to ensure successful integration and delivery.
PHP and WordPress Developer
Moving Relocation Group Inc.
- Converted a static HTML eCommerce site into a dynamic, WooCommerce-powered platform with the ability to sell physical, virtual, and subscription items.
- Created personalized PDF terms and conditions upon the purchase of electronically distributed teaching materials.
- Performed regular testing and scheduling of WordPress plugins and core updates.
- Developed a custom shipping plugin to meet the client's business requirements and improved the content editing experience, making it efficient and enjoyable to manage content.
- Implemented a booking system to allow the selling of ticketed educational events around the country.
- Performed a seamless integration of additional customer demographic details into the customer's account page.
- Followed the newest trends and tools in the industry to keep products up to date and in line with the current guidelines and philosophy of the WordPress community.
Shopify Developer
Amie Delisa LLC
- Developed a store from Figma into the front end and then into a Shopify 2.0 theme. Built multiple pages along with different product templates and dynamic 2.0 sections.
- Integrated a Stripe API into product pages, created different product bundles on Stripe, and provided users with options to buy from Shopify or directly from Stripe.
- Collaborated with the client and the design team to ensure everything ran smoothly and was finished on time and improved content editing experience, making it efficient and enjoyable to manage content.
- Contributed to an approximate increase of 80% in page performance and page loading times under one second.
Shopify Developer
Sparksmith, LLC
- Developed different design collection templates using Shopify 2.0 and built different 2.0 sections to be used for other templates.
- Used the Shopify native filter app to show filters on all the collection pages. The filters were managed through tags.
- Migrated to Shopify checkout experience and all the discounts logic from Shopify Scripts to Shopify Functions.
- Built a custom theme for Shopify 2.0 using the Bootstrap front-end framework and improved content editing experience, making it efficient and enjoyable to manage content.
- Followed the best industry standard of proper requirement engineering to understand clients' requirements for design upgrades and performance optimization.
Shopify Plus Developer
Inventa APP LTDA
- Customized checkout.liquid multiple times to add different form fields and discount coupons that can be applied automatically. Developed new product templates and dynamic sections on different pages and homepages. Converted to Shopify 2.0.
- Handled tickets through Jira. The development was always done on the new branch, so I would create a new PR, send it for code review, and then merge it with the main branch after approval.
- Integrated a new payment API for local Brazilian clients with local banking connections. Wrote a script that bypasses some vendors so shipping charges would not be applied.
- Collaborated with the clients and internal teams to understand business goals and provide strategic guidance on leveraging the Shopify Plus platform to achieve those goals.
- Analyzed and optimized websites for speed, scalability, and overall performance through code and image optimization and caching strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including designers, project managers, and other developers, to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the development process.
- Configured and customized various plugins, such as store enhancement, caching, and security plugins, ensuring seamless integration with the website.
- Optimized site performance by configuring and fine-tuning mechanisms, leveraging content delivery network (CDN) solutions, and implementing code optimizations.
Shopify and WordPress Developer
BILDIT
- Developed multiple WordPress and Shopify projects with different industry experiences for an eCommerce enterprise company.
- Used Jira for ticketing, Hubstaff for time tracking, Slack for communication, and Teams for Scrum meetings.
- Managed a team of four to five persons, assigned their daily roles, and ensured the job was done in the given time.
- Collaborated with the other departments and with the client directly to understand the requirements. Discussed how the requirements can be converted into a successful design with the designer.
- Contributed to an approximate increase of 80% in page performance for all sites and page loading times under one second.
WordPress and Shopify Developer
The Vice Solution
- Contributed to multiple Shopify and WordPress projects, integrated different APIs, and configured various apps and plugins as per requirements. Worked directly with the clients and within the team as well.
- Used Trello and Basecamp extensively for project management and Slack for communications while working with The Vice Solution. Managed a team of 5 to 10 persons, assigned tasks to each team member, and ensured they were delivered on time.
- Worked with multiple hosting providers and version controls, like WP Engine, Bluehost, GoDaddy, A2 Hosting, AWS, Git, Git Repo, GitLap, Bitbucket, etc.
- Led a software development team and implemented effective processes to deliver high-quality software products.
- Played a key role in building and growing the Shopify design and development department by participating in hiring, onboarding, and implementing effective processes.
- Crafted high-performance WordPress themes with a strong focus on SEO and user experience.
WordPress and Shopify Developer
Hrvst
- Developed robust, responsive, and customizable WordPress and Shopify themes and themes from scratch using Sketch, XD, and Invision.
- Worked as part of a small team working on popular WordPress products: Make (WP theme) and Happyforms (WP contact form plugin).
- Planned, developed, tested, and released products. Collaborated closely with the product owner on the technical shaping of features.
- Followed the newest trends and tools in the industry to keep products up to date and in line with the current guidelines and philosophy of the WordPress community.
- Worked with various clients from multiple industries. Planned, delivered, and managed custom solutions powered by WordPress.
- Connected WordPress with the HubSpot API and set an auto-login to the platform demo via API tokens.
- Maintained Shopify sites, implemented custom features, and designed multiple templates for clients using Sketch.
- Collaborated across various platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, Jekyll, and Hugo.
- Used HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Grunt, Bower, Node.js, React, Object-oriented JavaScript (OOJS), PHP, and MySQL.
Senior WordPress Developer
ApricotLaw
- Developed 20+ websites for different lawyers, using HTML, Bootstrap, and WordPress.
- Used Asana and Basecamp for project management, Google Hangouts for meetings, and Slack for personal chats.
- Launched more than 20 sites developed using the Advanced Custom Field plugin and ensured that site performance was good in Google and GTmetrix.
- Led weekly scrum meetings and used Asana and Basecamp to orchestrate project completion.
- Created and managed project timelines from HTML to WordPress development and site optimization, using Asana.
- Integrated advanced custom fields (ACF), WooCommerce, and multiple other plugins for WordPress themes.
- Implemented Node.js in many projects to ensure minification and site speed.
- Worked with multiple WordPress themes to debug issues, implement new features, and develop new templates.
Lead Developer
iPlex
- Developed hundreds of websites for clients with 100% satisfaction.
- Built 70+ advanced WordPress themes, using Advanced Custom Fields.
- Maintained numerous websites for security and feature updates.
- Tracked and fixed bugs for multiple projects in Basecamp; tracked and reported on tasks, using Asana with the Harvest app; and provided daily updates, using Trello.
- Cultivated the WordPress team to develop advanced websites and web apps and mentored incoming WordPress and JavaScript talent.
Experience
Smartypantsvitamins
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https://august.com/Legend Boats
https://www.legendboats.com/eCommerce Platform
https://inventa.shop/CO: Collective
https://cocollective.com/47Brand
https://www.47brand.com/Bettr
https://bettr.co/Slate
https://slatemilk.com/zyfesoap
https://zyfesoap.com/Sipswigg
https://sipswigg.com/Mind & Metrics
https://www.mindandmetrics.com/Skills
Languages
HTML5, JavaScript, PHP, CSS, HTML, Liquid Template, Sass, SCSS, HubL, CSS3
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Divi, Tailwind CSS, Vanilla JS
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Liquid, WooCommerce API, Mailchimp API, Google API, jQuery UI, Stripe, Stripe API, Vue, Shopify API, React, REST APIs, WordPress API, Stripe Connect, Node.js, Typeform.io, PayPal API
Tools
Git, Terminal, Asana, Gulp, InVision, WPML, Stripe Checkout, Jira, LearnDash, SendGrid, Shopify Plus, Sketch, Amazon WorkSpaces, GitHub, Google Analytics, WP-CLI, Bitbucket, Zapier, Sublime Text, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Mailchimp, Figma, Animatron, Composer, Wix, ACF PRO
Paradigms
Responsive Web Design (RWD), Unit Testing, REST, Web UI Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Automation, Scrum, Responsive
Platforms
WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Klaviyo, Contentful, MacOS, osCommerce, Bluehost, Amazon Web Services (AWS), HubSpot, Docker, Webflow, DigitalOcean
Storage
WP Engine, Databases, MySQL, Caché
Other
PHP Web Services, PSD to Shopify, Shopify Theme, Web UI, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, eCommerce, WordPress Optimization, GTmetrix, Optimization, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Avada, Custom Post Types, PSD to WordPress, Shopify Customizations, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Subscriptions, Web Hosting, Git Repo, Front-end Development, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Communication, Leadership, Beaver Builder, APIs, Semrush, WP Super Cache, Website Optimization, Google Tag Manager, Headless Commerce, SEO Tools, Custom Themes, Responsive UI, Cross-functional Collaboration, Animation, CSS3 Animation, Web Development, Prototyping, Technical Leadership, PSD to HTML, Elementor, Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Security, Gravity Forms, Ajax, Shopify Payments, GoDaddy, SaaS, Google SEO, Custom Shopify Apps, CSV Import, Excel Expert, API Integration, Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, Shopify Design, eCommerce UX, eCommerce UI, WordPress SEO, Plugins, Themes, Stripe Subscriptions, Finance, Squarespace, Performance, PayPal, Yoast SEO, Analytics, App Integration, Checkout, Scripting, Web UX, Apps, Subscription Processing, HTML to WordPress
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Education
Master's Degree in Computer Science
Foundation University - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
University of the Punjab - Gujranwala, Pakisan
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