Praveen Singh Shekhawat
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Engineer and WordPress Developer
Praveen is a dedicated software engineer with several years of hands-on experience. This experience runs the gamut, including freelance work and working with traditional companies to leading teams, consultation, and solo development. His first love is coding, but he’s also profoundly interested in product development. Praveen is a full-time developer and technical consultant who provides creative ideas for an innovative future.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
GitHub, Bitbucket, NetBeans, MacOS, Communication
The most amazing...
...I've done for a logistics system where I worked on a React Native-based mobile app's database, including MySQL, AWS, DynamoDB, and many third-party APIs.
Work Experience
Technical Consultant
Aussie English
- Successfully implemented WooCommerce for clients, resulting in a 20% increase in online sales and a 15% boost in conversion rates.
- Streamlined payment processes by configuring PayPal and Stripe, reducing payment processing time by 25% and ensuring secure transactions.
- Leveraged AWS and Google Cloud to improve website performance, resulting in a 30% reduction in page load times and enhanced scalability.
- Led the development of responsive designs, enhancing user experience and reducing bounce rates by 10%.
- Orchestrated Agile sprints and facilitated coordination with distributed teams through Bitbucket and Trello, resulting in a 15% improvement in project delivery times.
- Provided comprehensive end-to-end solutions, including server migration, web server management, database design, and SQL performance optimization, reducing operational costs by 20%.
- Contributed to Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), leading to a 40% increase in mobile user engagement and a 25% rise in mobile sales.
- Seamlessly integrated various systems, databases, and API connectors, improving operational efficiency by 30% and enhancing website functionality.
WordPress Developer
Sarnet Communications Inc.
- Spearheaded the development of an innovative eCommerce solution tailored for brides and vendors, resulting in increased online sales and improved user engagement.
- Pioneered the creation of an event management system, enabling vendors to purchase exhibition booths and interact with an interactive floor plan, leading to higher booth bookings and increased vendor satisfaction.
- Developed a subscription-based module that improved user retention and increased recurring revenue.
- Implemented an installment-based payment system module, simplifying payment processes and reducing payment processing time.
- Designed an ad magazine tool for calculating ad pricing based on placement, size, and page choice, resulting in increased ad sales and enhanced user experience.
- Architected a solution for seamless communication between two websites and databases, reducing data transfer time and enhancing data accuracy.
- Introduced efficient workflow processes, reducing project turnaround times and increasing productivity within the development team.
- Crafted custom WordPress plugins to address specific project needs, enhancing website functionality and user experience.
- Optimized database performance, resulting in quicker data retrieval and overall system efficiency.
- Successfully integrated data from various sources, providing clients with a unified view of their business data for better decision-making.
Full-stack WordPress Developer
REOL
- Gathered high-level requirements, collaborated with stakeholders, and translated their needs into technical tasks and estimates, ensuring clear project objectives.
- Designed and developed custom themes for WordPress websites, delivering sites with a unique and visually appealing look.
- Implemented performance optimization techniques, enhancing site speed and responsiveness for a seamless user experience.
- Provided valuable enhancements to existing websites, improving their functionality and user interface.
- Undertook full-stack development, handling both front-end and back-end tasks, resulting in cohesive and well-integrated websites.
- Integrated various APIs to enhance website functionality and provide users with interactive features and real-time data.
- Collaborated with design teams to bring shared design concepts to life, ensuring the creation of visually striking and user-friendly websites.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of technologies, including PHP, WordPress, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and more, to deliver robust websites.
- Managed code using Git repositories on GitHub, ensuring code traceability and collaboration among team members.
- Proficiently managed databases, including MySQL, ensuring data integrity and optimized database performance.
WordPress Developer | Website Speed Optimization
Winning Social, LLC (via Toptal)
- Successfully configured Apache caches to significantly enhance website speed, providing users with faster and more responsive pages.
- Skillfully optimized WordPress plugins, resulting in a substantial improvement in website speed and overall performance.
- Designed and implemented a custom WordPress plugin that facilitated seamless Git data migration from development to staging and staging to production, streamlining the deployment process.
- Improved the website's PageSpeed score on Google PageSpeed Insights, ensuring a better user experience and higher search engine rankings.
- Successfully migrated the server to Google Cloud, transferring all website components from the Pantheon server to Google, enhancing server performance and scalability.
- Implemented various strategies and optimizations that led to a substantial boost in website performance, including faster load times and smoother user interactions.
- Prioritized user experience (UX) by optimizing site navigation, layout, and responsive design, leading to increased user satisfaction and engagement.
- Applied a deep understanding of site speed optimization techniques, ensuring that websites met high-speed standards for optimal user experiences.
- Maintained open lines of communication with cross-functional teams, fostering collaborative efforts for project success.
- Employed data-driven SEO strategies, including Yoast SEO, to enhance website visibility and search engine rankings, ultimately driving more organic traffic.
WordPress Developer
Quiet Notion USA, LLC (via Toptal)
- Updated and improved existing code within WordPress, ensuring compatibility with the latest version and enhancing website performance.
- Developed and implemented several custom plugins that enabled user membership, enhancing user engagement and community building.
- Successfully integrated Stripe's payment APIs, allowing members to make secure payments for their memberships, resulting in streamlined payment processes.
- Leveraged WooCommerce for eCommerce functionality, enhancing the platform's capabilities and driving online sales.
- Ensured responsive design and coding, creating websites that adapt seamlessly to different devices and screen sizes, improving the user experience.
- Integrated HubSpot for enhanced marketing automation and customer relationship management, improving lead generation and engagement.
- Focused on user experience (UX) design, leading to more user-friendly and visually appealing websites.
- Engaged in full-stack development, addressing both front-end and back-end tasks, and providing comprehensive solutions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient collaboration and project success.
Team Leader
The NineHertz
- Led the development of enterprise applications using Laravel as the back end, providing robust and efficient software solutions for clients.
- Worked directly at clients' Bangkok offices for two months, gathering project requirements and ensuring a deep understanding of client needs.
- Spearheaded the creation of B2B applications such as Bookmycargo.com, expanding business opportunities and revenue streams.
- Successfully performed server migration for B2B applications, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations.
- Leveraged Amazon Web Services (AWS) to optimize cloud infrastructure, improving application scalability and performance.
- Integrated various APIs, including WooCommerce, PayPal, Stripe, Google Maps, Facebook, and more, to enhance application functionality and user experience.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance in Agile software development methodologies, resulting in efficient project delivery.
- Specialized in customizing eCommerce platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify, and Constant Contact, tailoring solutions to specific business requirements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of technologies, such as Node.js, React, and Lumen, to deliver cutting-edge software solutions.
- Focused on user experience (UX) design, ensuring applications were user-friendly and visually appealing, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Project Lead
Dark Bear Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Developed enterprise applications within agile development practices, ensuring adherence to design principles and delivering software solutions that met project requirements.
- Led the team in delivering comprehensive solutions, provided accurate estimations, and conducted thorough code reviews, resulting in high-quality software products.
- Successfully set up an AWS server with a configured LAMP stack, Nginx, and Apache, optimizing server performance and reliability.
- Served as a scrum master, effectively leading the team through agile development processes, utilizing Git, Bitbucket, and Jira for streamlined project management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of technologies, including Linux, Node.js, and Laravel, to develop cutting-edge solutions.
- Specialized in customizing eCommerce platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify, and Constant Contact, tailoring solutions to specific business requirements.
- Leveraged cloud services like Google Cloud and DigitalOcean to enhance application scalability and performance.
- Provided strong leadership and effective communication within the team, fostering collaboration and driving project success.
- Acted as a product owner, taking ownership of technical aspects of the projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical excellence.
Senior Software Engineer
Dotsquares
- Took on challenging projects with new technology like Objective-C, iOS, PHP, WordPress, and jQuery.
- Conducted research, solved problems, and successfully executed new technologies for projects.
- Explored new mobile and web development techniques, tools, and technologies.
- Developed projects with PHP, WordPress, Objective-C, and iOS.
WordPress Team Leader
Konstant Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Created a WordPress plugin for a client's internal event management system.
- Collaborated closely with mobile developers (iOS and Android) to find ways to push the limits of the existing web technology and create the best possible user experience.
- Participated in the initial scope discussion and repaired the release plan with the help of the PO.
- Cooperated with the deployment team to deploy products using AWS and other service providers.
Developer
JS Web India
- Created WordPress custom themes using PSD files as per clients' needs.
- Developed WordPress plugins while working for JS Web India.
- Developed a stock management tool in WordPress to help the local vendor.
Freelance Designer and Developer
Self-employed
- Developed with Core PHP, jQuery, and also did some work in Photoshop.
- Designed banners for some local businesses in CorelDRAW.
- Worked on various projects in different industries while working freelance.
Experience
Platform Property
https://platformproperty.co.uk• Leveraging extensive WordPress expertise to fine-tune the project's website, enhancing user experience.
• Developing custom PHP solutions tailored to the project's unique requirements, improving functionality and performance.
• Implementing automation with cron jobs, streamlining tasks, and boosting project efficiency.
• Successfully integrating Jupix API feeds and property feeds, ensuring up-to-date and accurate property information.
• Significantly enhancing the property booking system, making it more user-friendly and efficient.
• Maintaining meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of all delivered solutions.
• Effectively managing various project-related tasks, ensuring the timely delivery of milestones.
My multifaceted contributions significantly improved the project's functionality, efficiency, and overall success, reflecting my commitment to delivering top-notch technical solutions.
HealthTech Alpha
Furthermore, I worked on migrating the website's server with Google Cloud, a move that had a tremendous impact on the website's speed and overall performance. As part of this process, I leveraged my technical expertise to configure a local firewall on the server, which played a pivotal role in ensuring that the website remained secure and protected from potential threats. With my unwavering commitment to excellence, I was able to deliver exceptional results and contribute significantly to the success of the project.
Aussie English
https://aussieenglish.com.auFrom troubleshooting technical issues to providing recommendations on the optimal use of these technologies, my input played a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the project. With my keen eye for detail and ability to think critically, I was able to identify potential problems before they escalated and provided viable solutions to mitigate them. Overall, my contributions as a technical consultant were instrumental in the project's success and helped to ensure its continued growth and expansion.
BookMyCargo
https://bookmycargo.comMoreover, I utilized my expertise in front-end development to develop the logic for the system using HTML5 and JavaScript. This enabled me to create a seamless and highly responsive user interface that allowed users to navigate the system with ease. To further enhance the system's functionality, I incorporated various third-party APIs, including the Google Location API, which proved to be instrumental in enabling users to track shipments and monitor their progress in real-time.
Overall, my contributions to this project were instrumental in delivering a cutting-edge logistics system that provided unparalleled functionality and ease of use. With my dedication to excellence and expertise in various programming languages and technologies, I was able to deliver exceptional results that exceeded the client's expectations.
Gossips | Neighborhood Life
https://gossips.fr/To ensure the safety and reliability of the website, I implemented a live backup system and identified and addressed potential vulnerabilities in the website's security. Additionally, I recommended and carried out the migration of the site to a new WordPress hosting provider, which resulted in significant improvements to the website's speed and overall performance.
Improved Core Web Vitals for a WordPress Site
https://organixx.com/One of the primary steps I took was to configure server-side caching, which helped to reduce page loading times and improve overall performance. Additionally, I enabled CDN for images and videos, which further optimized the website's speed and ensured that content could be loaded quickly and easily by users around the world.
Beyond these technical optimizations, I also took steps to ensure that the website was compliant with Google's core web vitals guidelines. To achieve this, I updated the website's code standards to meet the highest possible quality standards, resulting in a significant improvement in the website's page experience.
Updated WordPress Website and Improved Speed
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Languages
CSS, HTML5, PHP, JavaScript, Sass, XML, SCSS, HTML, CSS3
Frameworks
Lumen, Laravel, Divi, CakePHP, React Native, Tailwind CSS, ASP.NET
Libraries/APIs
WooCommerce API, PayPal API, WordPress REST API, WordPress API, Constant Contact API, BuddyPress, HTML5 Canvas, React, Facebook API, Stripe, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, jQuery, jQuery Validation, jQuery File Upload, jQuery DataTables, Google My Business API, Stripe API, Google APIs, Shopify API, Google Sheets API, Facebook Ads API, Amazon API, Node.js, REST APIs, Web API
Tools
Stripe Checkout, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), GeoDirectory, WPML, Git, LearnDash, MySQL Workbench, Jira, Asana, Trello, Figma, AppPresser, Google Analytics, Google Sheets, Facebook Pixel, Mailchimp, ShipStation, Gutenberg Editor, Bitbucket, GitHub, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Webpack
Paradigms
Responsive Development, Responsive Coding, Responsive Web Design (RWD), REST, Agile Software Development, Mobile Development, UX Design, On-page SEO, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Testing, DevOps
Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS), WooCommerce, LAMP, WordPress, Shopify, DigitalOcean, NetBeans, Linux, Amazon EC2, Webflow CMS, Webflow, WordPress Theme Design, Azure, Docker, Android, iOS
Storage
WP Engine, LAMP Server, Google Cloud, Databases, SQL Performance, Relational Databases, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), MySQL, MySQL/MariaDB, JSON, PostgreSQL
Industry Expertise
Project Management
Other
WordPress Themes, Website Setup, Sketch to WordPress, Wamp, Server Migration, Web Servers, Team Leadership, Communication, Web Development, WordPress Plugins, Page Speed Optimization, APIs, Dating Apps, Subscriptions, Content Management Systems (CMS), eCommerce, Shopping Carts, Checkout, Single-page Checkout, Full-stack, Full-stack Development, Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro), API Connectors, Chrome Extensions, Shopping, Online Shopping, MemberPress, Technical Leadership, Product Owner, Cloud, Theme Customization, Yoast SEO, Integration, Plugins, API Integration, Performance, Blog Design, WordPress Multisite, Multi-vendor eCommerce, WordPress Design, Wordfence Security, Elementor, Stripe Payments, Leadership, PayPal, Ajax, Payment APIs, Shopify Customizations, HubSpot, Site Speed Optimization, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Airtable, Progressive Web Applications (PWA), Google Flights, HTML to WordPress, User Experience (UX), Headless Commerce, Design, Oxygen Builder, Cookies, Google Tag Manager, Video Streaming, Instagram Ads, Divi Theme Builder, Google Analytics 4, Web Security, Appointment Booking, Booking Systems, SVG Animation, DNS, QA Testing, Performance Optimization, Gatsby, Agile Sprints, Contact Form 7, Theme Development, Learning Management Systems (LMS), SMS Gateways, User Interface (UI), Dokan, PeepSo, Core Web Vitals, Listify, Gravity Forms, Microsoft Clarity
Education
Master's Degree in Computer Applications
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences - Jaipur, India
Certifications
Web Development
Lakshika College
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