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Muhammad Awais

Verified Expert in Engineering

WordPress Developer

Location

Lahore, Pakistan

Toptal Member Since

September 10, 2021

Awais has over six years of experience in creating custom WordPress themes and plugins, including the WooCommerce stores, core PHP, WordPress, and Shopify development. As an expert in producing high-quality code, he specializes in implementing third-party APIs, web services, and new ideas into WordPress sites. Awais understands the importance of excellent communication because of his experience in both teamwork and individual work.

Back-end Ajax WordPress Plugins WordPress Themes Web Development User Experience (UX)User Interface (UI)Debugging Full-stack Development PSD to WordPress Code Review PHP Performance Site Speed Optimization WordPress Design Shopify Theme Contact Form 7 Beaver Builder LearnDash

Portfolio

Michael D Jennings

WordPress, WordPress Theme Design, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes, Figma...

Lexomatic LLC

WordPress, PHP, Figma, Design, Mobile Web, Accessibility, Pixel Perfect...

Tippla Pty Ltd

WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Design, Plugins...

Experience

HTML - 6 years JavaScript - 6 years WordPress Plugins - 6 years MySQL - 6 years WordPress - 6 years PHP - 6 years WooCommerce - 6 years WordPress Themes - 6 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, HTML, WordPress API, WooCommerce, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, CSS, jQuery, Back-end

The most amazing...

...WordPress site I've made enabled the admin to create fully dynamic assessments that users can complete and view or download the results in PDF.

Work Experience

WordPress Developer

2023 - 2023

Michael D Jennings

Converted the Figma design to WordPress and supported the client to resolve all issues.
Corrected changes that the client reported.
Launched the site and tested it on multiple devices.
Developed a mobile design using Figma.
Migrated the client's website from AWS to WordPress.

Technologies: WordPress, WordPress Theme Design, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes, Figma, PHP, Back-end

WordPress Developer

2022 - 2023

Lexomatic LLC

Converted the Figma design to WordPress and supported the client to resolve all issues.
Implemented WordPress plugins and a theme tailored to the client's specific needs.
Crafted a WordPress theme that is pixel-perfectly designed.
Integrated a mobile-friendly design into WordPress.
Collaborated with the client's team regularly.
Served as a dedicated developer in a different team for some time.

Technologies: WordPress, PHP, Figma, Design, Mobile Web, Accessibility, Pixel Perfect, Back-end

Senior WordPress Developer

2021 - 2022

Tippla Pty Ltd

Implemented WordPress plugins and a theme tailored to the client's specific requirements.
Developed high-quality components in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Oversaw the site rebrand, which involved refactoring old code and implementing new designs.
Built production-ready responsive HTML5 and CSS3 pages.
Contributed to the site components that heavily utilize responsive design.

Technologies: WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Design, Plugins, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Databases, MySQL, jQuery, JavaScript, WordPress Page Builder, Responsive, Responsive UI, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, PHP, WordPress Theme Design, Figma, Home Pages, Web UI, Accessibility, Code Review, GitLab, OOP Designs, Class-based OOP, Team Management, Ajax, Testing, Content Management Systems (CMS), REST, Back-end

Senior Software Engineer

2019 - 2021

Nextbridge Pvt

Built and delivered an e-learning website covering a wide variety of topics.
Developed and deployed web applications and client-side web interface components that interact with relational database management systems integrated into the client's sites.
Created a WordPress plugin to integrate third-party API into the client's site.
Managed the ongoing web development and participated in training with supervisors and managers to determine training needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
Maintained and developed a LearnDash plugin addon on multiple client sites.
Used GitLab to back up and control code versioning of the plugin.
Collaborated with the client's team. Acted as a dedicated developer in a different team.
Tested usability throughout the course development process to ensure courses were user-friendly.
Prepared website proposals and estimations for the clients.
Implemented RESTful web services such as JSON and REST.

Technologies: WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, WordPress, User Experience (UX), WordPress REST API, WooCommerce, WooCommerce API, BuddyPress, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, LearnDash, PHP, PHP 7, MySQLi, Docker Compose, GitLab, GitHub, GitHub API, PDF, mPDF, AES, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, Ajax, Class-based OOP, OOP Designs, PHP MVC, Core PHP, Website Maintenance, WP Engine, Amazon API, Beaver Builder, Content Marketing Platforms, Trello, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Code Auditing, Apache, Code Review, Gutenberg Editor, eCommerce, User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Stripe, MySQL, Git, JavaScript, React, Databases, Shopify, PSD to HTML, PSD to WordPress, Sublime Text 3, Visual Studio, MongoDB, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), High Code Quality, Custom Post Types, Adobe Photoshop, REST APIs, Shortcodes, WPML, Responsive UI, jQuery, Responsive, MDPF, Team Management, JSON, CSV Import, CSV Export, WP eCommerce, Subversion (SVN), Elementor, Divi Builder 3, JavaScript 6, Models, DigitalOcean, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, Wireframe to Product, HubSpot, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, Mailchimp, Web Forms, PHP Performance, Stripe API, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), SCSS, Sass, Accessibility, APIs, Debugging, Node.js, Uploadcare, Prisma, Koa, Figma, Page Speed Optimization, Liquid, Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), REST, Back-end

Software Engineer for PHP, WordPress, and Shopify

2017 - 2019

AlignPx

Assisted in the development and maintenance of Shopify and WooCommerce shipping plugins and apps.
Cooperated with other staff on technical matters. Conducted code quality reviews of applications written by other developers.
Tracked bugs and collaborated with the team to define site releases.
Managed a user guide to help clients understand site features and website management to increase visitor satisfaction.
Integrated the code with local and remote collaborators within a distributed team.
Used the PrestaShop platform to develop shipping modules.
Developed and implemented the OOP-based WordPress themes and plugins.
Oversaw the architecture, design, and development of high-volume Shopify apps and WooCommerce plugins.
Refactored and cleaned the code in older parts of the application.
Managed a team of three developers, trained them, and guided them through the code.

Technologies: PHP 7, WordPress Plugins, WordPress, Shopify, Shopify API, Core PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3, Shipping, Visual Studio, Sublime Text 3, GitLab, GitHub, Team Management, REST APIs, JSON, WooCommerce, WooCommerce API, MySQL, MongoDB, OOP Designs, Class-based OOP, CSV Import, CSV Export, PrestaShop, WP eCommerce, Subversion (SVN), FedEx API, UPS API, Web Forms, Code Auditing, Apache, Code Review, Gutenberg Editor, eCommerce, User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Stripe, PHP, Git, React, Databases, PSD to HTML, PSD to WordPress, WordPress REST API, User Experience (UX), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, High Code Quality, Custom Post Types, Linux, LearnDash, Adobe Photoshop, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, WPML, Contact Form 7, Responsive UI, Modernizr, Responsive, MDPF, Gravity Forms, MySQLi, WP Engine, PHP MVC, Beaver Builder, Content Marketing Platforms, Trello, Elementor, JavaScript 6, Models, DigitalOcean, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, Wireframe to Product, HubSpot, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, Mailchimp, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, PHP Performance, LAMP, Stripe API, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), SCSS, Sass, Accessibility, APIs, Website Maintenance, Debugging, Node.js, Uploadcare, Prisma, Koa, Figma, Page Speed Optimization, Liquid, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), REST, Back-end

Software Engineer

2015 - 2016

E-SolBiz

Implemented and maintained the content management systems—primarily WordPress—including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and creation of custom plugins and content types.
Coordinated and troubleshot the integrations, components, and infrastructures to run the enterprise-class websites.
Ensured cross-browser, cross-platform, and multiple device compatibility for all web solutions and performed necessary QA on finished products.
Used various WordPress plugins such as Visual Composer, ACF, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Mailchimp, Custom Post Type UI, MetaSlider, Slider Revolution, Muffin Builder, Page Builder, and BuddyPress.
Developed and deployed the upgrade and migration plans for content management systems.
Monitored the uptime, hosting, and databases to ensure the site was operating at its utmost potential.

Technologies: WordPress, PSD to HTML, PSD to PHP, PHP, HTML5, HTML, CSS, CSS3, Ajax, Responsive, Adobe Photoshop, jQuery, Git, Sublime Text 3, Visual Studio, High Code Quality, MySQL, Leaflet, Android, Mailchimp, Web Forms, Code Auditing, Apache, eCommerce, User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Stripe, JavaScript, WordPress Plugins, Databases, WooCommerce, PSD to WordPress, WordPress REST API, WooCommerce API, Shopify API, User Experience (UX), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Class-based OOP, Custom Post Types, LearnDash, CodeIgniter, Angular, REST APIs, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, WPML, Contact Form 7, Responsive UI, Modernizr, MDPF, PHP 7, Core PHP, GitLab, GitHub, JSON, OOP Designs, WP eCommerce, Gravity Forms, MySQLi, PHP MVC, Trello, Elementor, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, PHP Performance, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Sass, Accessibility, APIs, Website Maintenance, Debugging, Page Speed Optimization, Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), REST, Shopify, Back-end

Junior Web Developer

2014 - 2015

Wolfpaq

Developed and implemented the responsive sites in HTML, WordPress, and PHP.
Diagnosed the WordPress and PHP site problems and applied solutions to increase site efficiency.
Created several landing pages in PHP and WordPress.
Maintained the website, including the database and server usage.
Helped the team to improve the UI of the client's Android app.

Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Ajax, Android, MySQL, Databases, HTML5, Apache, User Interface (UI), Git, WordPress Plugins, WooCommerce, PSD to WordPress, Sublime Text 3, Visual Studio, User Experience (UX), Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, High Code Quality, Custom Post Types, Linux, CodeIgniter, Adobe Photoshop, Angular, CSS3, REST APIs, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, Contact Form 7, Responsive UI, Modernizr, Responsive, PSD to PHP, Leaflet, Core PHP, GitLab, GitHub, JSON, OOP Designs, WP eCommerce, MySQLi, Trello, App UI, Web App Testing, Web App Security, DataTables, Web Development, WordPress Design, WordPress Theme Design, Web Forms, PHP Performance, LAMP, APIs, Website Maintenance, Mailchimp, Debugging, Content Management Systems (CMS), REST, Back-end

Experience

WordPress Plugin for Ministry Insights

https://www.ministryinsights.com/

I developed a custom WordPress plugin to integrate their third-party surveys.

The plugin allowed users to create and download their survey assessment results in PDF. This site contained various plugins such as LearnDash LMS, WooCommerce, Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, and Amazon Simple Email Service. In addition to those mentioned above, I maintained the updates and addons for other plugins.

WordPress Theme for Scuba Exams

https://www.scubaexams.com/

I developed a custom responsive theme for a WordPress website from a given PSD. My role also included maintaining this website for six months and creating a custom plugin to show exams and related options.

Prime BPM

https://www.primebpm.com/

I developed this site in WordPress. It is based on a custom WordPress theme with more than ten custom templates for different pages. It also has a separate custom blog template to show posts according to the client's design. The site is responsive to all screen sizes.

Custom Site Logo WordPress Plugin

https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-site-logo/

I created the Custom Site Logo—a simple WordPress plugin that helps clients manage their WordPress website’s logo.

The user can easily upload a new logo or use an existing image in the WP media gallery. The plugin has been downloaded more than 50,000 times and has more than 2,000 active WordPress users.

TTI Success Insights | TTISI Learning Management System

https://learn.ttisi.com/

I built the front end and back end of this website. My role included creating a custom plugin to integrate in-house third-party API with this website and using the PHP mPDF library to generate advance reports based on the user-filled surveys. I also extended LearnDash and WooCommerce by creating their addons.

Website for LehmanLaw

https://lehmanlaw.mn/

LehmanLaw Mongolia is a leading law firm with a full-time presence in Mongolia.

I developed the site in WordPress with custom plugins according to the client's needs, implemented the theme from scratch using provided designs, and migrated thousands of customers from the existing site. The site is in both English and Mongolian and it is responsive to all screen sizes.

Faiza Saqlain

https://www.faizasaqlain.pk/

Established in 2012 in Lahore, Faiza Saqlain has imbued Pakistani luxury fashion with endearingly intricate designs.

I was the Shopify front-end and back-end developer in this project, customizing the pre-built theme according to client needs. I also developed a private app to show user analytics in detailed graphs and charts.

Retter ‑ Heatmaps & Replay in Shopify

https://apps.shopify.com/retter-heatmaps-replay

Retter is a simple yet powerful app for eCommerce store optimization. It allows the user to record and replay what visitors engage with most. The app is an extension of 66Analytics, a powerful web analytics solution.

I implemented Shopify subscription, payment, plan, store, and script API to integrate the whole app with Shopify. In addition, I developed and maintained the app's various modules and supported the app's users. Currently, the app has more than 600 Shopify users.

Skills

Languages

PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3, PHP 7, Core PHP, JavaScript 6, SCSS, Sass, Liquid Template

Libraries/APIs

WordPress API, WordPress REST API, WooCommerce API, BuddyPress, jQuery, Stripe, Stripe API, Shopify API, REST APIs, Modernizr, FedEx API, UPS API, AES, Node.js, Liquid, React, Leaflet, GitHub API, Amazon API, jQuery UI

Tools

Sublime Text 3, LearnDash, GitLab, GitHub, Trello, Divi Builder 3, DataTables, Gutenberg Editor, Mailchimp, Apache, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Uploadcare, Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop, WPML, WP eCommerce, Prisma, Figma, Git, PrestaShop, Subversion (SVN), Docker Compose, Google Analytics

Paradigms

Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Responsive, Class-based OOP, REST, Testing

Platforms

WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress Theme Design, DigitalOcean, HubSpot, LAMP, Linux, Android, Mobile

Storage

MySQL, Databases, MySQLi, WP Engine, JSON, Web Forms, MongoDB

Other

Ajax, WordPress Plugins, APIs, PSD to WordPress, Custom Post Types, Shortcodes, WordPress Themes, Contact Form 7, MDPF, CSV Import, CSV Export, Website Maintenance, Beaver Builder, Elementor, Web App Testing, Web Development, WordPress Design, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Code Auditing, Code Review, PHP Performance, eCommerce, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Debugging, Shopify Theme, Shopify Customizations, Full-stack Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), Content Marketing Platforms, Back-end, PSD to HTML, High Code Quality, Responsive UI, PSD to PHP, Shipping, Team Management, OOP Designs, Gravity Forms, mPDF, Web Applications, Wireframe to Product, Accessibility, Page Speed Optimization, Shopify Design, Data Structures, PDF, Models, App UI, Web App Security, Blogs, Live Chat, Plugins, WordPress Page Builder, Home Pages, Web UI, PSD to Shopify, Bootstrap UI, Shopify Payments, Themes, Fetch API, Search, Design, Mobile Web, Pixel Perfect

Frameworks

Angular, PHP MVC, Koa, CodeIgniter

Education

2010 - 2014

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Punjab University College of Information Technology - Lahore, Pakistan

Certifications

FEBRUARY 2022 - PRESENT

Shopify Theme Development

Udemy

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