Nirav Ukani
Verified Expert in Engineering
Full-stack Developer
Surat, Gujarat, India
Toptal member since October 15, 2021
Nirav is a full-stack developer with more than seven years of experience. He is highly self-motivated and loves to keep up with the current trends in the IT world, having core competencies in Shopify and WordPress. Nirav is reliable, responsible, respects deadlines, and enjoys creating high-quality web solutions and solving intellectual challenges. He has also helped many clients increase conversions, leads, and sales through his expertise in marketing, Google Ads, CRO, and A/B testing.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Shopify Plus, Shopify API, Shopify Theme, Shopify Payments, Shopify Customizations, Custom Shopify Apps, Shopify Design, Figma to Shopify, Laravel, Node.js
The most amazing...
...thing I've created is a web platform where users can play, discuss, and create games.
Work Experience
Senior Shopify, WordPress, and Front-end Developer
Spiralyze
- Worked with designers and marketers as a senior web developer in SPZ to create and implement a design to ensure the interactions on the web or app are optimized so that users will take a desired action, such as buying or filling out a form.
- Collaborated closely with the CRO team and stakeholders to understand the business objectives and user needs and to develop and implement solutions that drive conversions. It involves testing and tracking user behavior based on data and feedback.
- Worked with various technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Shopify and WordPress. Created pixel-perfect, pretty, and practical designs. Used skills in multivariate, A/B testing, and analytics.
- Helped clients using Shopify and WordPress skills to succeed in driving conversions and improving user engagement. Honed skills through years of experience working with various clients in different industries.
Shopify Developer
Sterra Tech Pte Ltd
- Developed a custom Shopify app using the Laravel framework to manage the entire eCommerce and WMS workflow. Utilizing Shopify's API, I ensured smooth synchronization of stock in inventory and pre-order order processing on the Shopify store.
- Contributed to the company's success using extensive experience optimizing conversion rate optimization (CRO). Implemented CRO, A/B testing, and SEO strategies, which led to a remarkable monthly sales increase of up to $1.6 million.
- Created the entire web development process and crafted unique features for their Shopify Plus store, acting as a lead web developer for the project.
- Developed a custom Shopify app exclusively for Sterra.sg. This app streamlined their inventory management and order fulfillment process, saving time and reducing the chances of errors.
- Created unique and custom features for their Shopify Plus store and implemented performance enhancements, resulting in a smoother and faster shopping experience for customers.
Shopify and WordPress Team Leader
Cuelix
- Served as a senior Shopify developer and team lead. Completed more than 17 significant Shopify projects, overseeing nine of them within two years.
- Managed end-to-end project execution, including direct client interaction via audio calls, from initial requirements gathering to successful project launch within a four-member team.
- Specialized in Shopify Plus, proficiently crafting Shopify 2.0 themes from the ground up, and adept at converting Figma designs to Shopify. Gained expertise in the MERN stack to fulfill custom app development requirements for clients.
- Leveraged Laravel's capabilities and seamlessly integrated Shopify's APIs to deliver clients a robust, scalable eCommerce solution perfectly tailored to their business needs.
- Administered the entire web development lifecycle for 17 critical company projects with 100% on-time delivery while staying 7% under the budget.
Shopify and WordPress Developer
LeverageIT
- Designed and set up user-friendly websites consisting of optimized check-out pages resulting in a 25% boom in user clicks and 33% in client purchases.
- Customized pre-built themes and plugins to meet clients' requirements.
- Built custom themes and plugins from scratch to meet clients' requirements.
- Created parent and child themes using WP-CLI, ACF, and WordPress Customizer, with styling expertise in CSS and preprocessors like SCSS or LESS. Used HTML5, CSS3, and animation libraries such as Lottie or GreenSock for animation.
Web Developer
Click Social
- Formulated and implemented improvements on cleanup processes and performance, minimizing downtime by 30%.
- Built many websites for eCommerce and dropshipping companies to present their services and product portfolio.
- Developed numerous websites and custom content management systems.
Experience
KREWE
https://www.krewe.com/Havens Kitchen
https://havenskitchen.com/Utilized Shopify API and Laravel to create an app that dynamically adjusted prices for pre-designed meal bundles based on factors like seasonal availability, demand, or promotions. This dynamic pricing strategy enticed customers with attractive discounts, boosting sales and encouraging bulk purchases.
Corston
https://www.corston.com/Rolex Watch
https://rolexboutique-boston.com/v7/Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Rabindranath Tagore University - Madhya Pradesh, India
Skills
Libraries/APIs
REST APIs, jQuery, WordPress API, Shopify API, Liquid, WooCommerce API, Google Merchant Center API, React, Node.js
Tools
GitHub, Figma, PhpStorm, Asana, Shopify Plus, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Adobe Photoshop, Bitbucket, Trello, PhpMyAdmin, WP-CLI, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Composer
Languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SCSS, SQL, Less, Sass
Frameworks
Laravel
Paradigms
Management, Hosting, Testing, Agile Project Management, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web UI Design
Platforms
Windows, MacOS, Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress Theme Design, Amazon Web Services (AWS), WordPress, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Webflow, Google Ads, Contentful, Oracle
Storage
MongoDB, MySQL, JSON, DB, MariaDB
Other
Front-end, Data Analytics, Technical Writing, Mathematics, Communication, Web Programming, Software Development, WordPress Plugins, Plugins, WordPress Themes, Ajax, HTML to WordPress, Shopify Theme, Relational Database Services (RDS), WordPress eCommerce, eCommerce, APIs, Content Management Systems (CMS), Responsive UI, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, SEO Tools, Full-stack, Back-end, Monday.com, Design, Integration, Subscriptions, Web Development, Shopify Design, Web UI, Web UX, Elementor, Responsive Design, Pixel Perfect, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Checkout, API Integration, GoDaddy, Custom Shopify Apps, PSD to Shopify, Figma to Shopify, Third-party APIs, Page Speed Optimization, Software Engineering, eCommerce Development, Mobile eCommerce, Headless CMS, PageFly, Shopify Payments, Shopify Customizations, ActiveCampaign
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