
Saurabh Dhariwal
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress Developer
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Toptal member since November 12, 2016
Saurabh (SD) is a senior full-stack engineer with 19 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web products, with WordPress and PHP at the core, eCommerce expertise across Shopify and WooCommerce, and React front ends. He co-founded an AI software delivery venture built on a multi-agent pipeline that turns plain-English briefs into production-ready code, with senior review on every change. Bring Saurabh in to scale a site, improve performance, or move it off a fragile legacy build.
Portfolio
Experience
- WordPress - 15 years
- PHP - 15 years
- HTML - 13 years
- WooCommerce - 12 years
- Shopify Design - 10 years
- JavaScript - 8 years
- React - 7 years
- Amazon API - 4 years
Preferred Environment
WooCommerce, Drupal, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Lando, PhpStorm, Next.js, Claude API, OpenAI API, LLM Integration
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is a multi-agent AI pipeline that turns a plain-English brief into production-ready code, with a senior engineer reviewing every change.
Work Experience
Co-founder & CTO
AddWeb AI, Inc
- Co-founded an AI software-delivery venture and architected a 7-agent pipeline that converts plain-English briefs into production-ready code with senior human review on every change.
- Designed a multi-agent workflow spanning product, scrum, architecture, development, QA, security, and DevOps, automating delivery while keeping a senior engineer on the critical path.
- Built spec-driven development workflows that balance LLM throughput against the reliability, review, and accountability that production software requires.
- Delivered a production application through the pipeline, compressing typical project timelines significantly while maintaining code quality through enforced human review.
- Led the engineering architecture and technical direction as co-founder and CTO, defining the stack, agent design, and quality gates for the delivery pipeline.
Full-stack Web Developer (Shopify + eCommerce)
Clients (via Toptal)
- Coded new WordPress themes and plugins from scratch and modified existing themes and plugins.
- Designed mockups and graphics in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Converted mockups, wireframes, and custom designs into HTML, PHP, and JavaScript templates. Developed robust, responsive WordPress themes for over a dozen clients.
- Made periodic updates to the corporate website using an agile scrum team.
- Improved JavaScript efficiency by rewriting heavily used functions such as ES6 (modern JavaScript markup) and writing client-side JavaScript functions to server-side PHP functions. Utilized JavaScript frameworks to implement website functionality.
- Designed and developed custom Shopify websites. Developed Shopify API and apps. Gained expertise with the Sellers Plan API.
- Implemented and maintained content management systems (primarily WordPress and some Drupal), including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and creation of custom SLS plugins and content types.
- Developed and deployed upgrade/migration plans for content management systems.
- Optimized several WordPress websites, helping to reduce page load speeds and improve PageSpeed Insights (PSI) scores.
- Shared my solid understanding of WordPress standards, database structure, themes, widgets, and responsive mobile development.
- Gained web development experience and proficiency in Laravel and Shopify API integration, ensuring seamless communication, custom app development, and mentoring junior developers.
WordPress Developer
Mark Endley
- Resolved a text-cutting issue and deployed changes on the client server for immediate feedback and visibility.
- Enhanced PDF outputs to fit the full page width, improving readability while addressing initial image rendering issues.
- Implemented a new JavaScript library; integrated html2canvas to enhance image rendering in PDF outputs, ensuring consistent and reliable display.
Senior React and WordPress Engineer
W3 Edge
- Enhanced a WordPress plugin's features and functionalities and made it a premium with new features for an XML sitemap generator plugin.
- Designed integration for an individual website for plugin users.
- Enhanced a community plugin and integrated a search engine optimization (SEO) report graphical view.
- Added multiple site reports to the premium users' website.
- Stored and created an admin panel to access payment data.
- Defined and wrote test cases for WordPress plugins.
- Migrated data from a new plugin to an old one to provide offline support.
- Created AWS APIs for a React app that can be used as a plugin and a standalone app.
WordPress Plugin Developer
Inbound Rocket (via Toptal)
- Extended the Inbound Rocket plugin with a new power-up called Welcome Mat. The plugin will reuse elements of our existing power-up "scroll boxes" (on how to create custom post types, adding new "welcome mats," deleting "welcome mats," having the Inbound Rocket custom header and footer above the custom post types, and more).
- Built a configurable welcome mat according to the website theme.
- Developed an add-on (i.e., a welcome mat) that will be displayed to the user based on cookie settings and setup defined by the admin user: certain posts, pages, post types, and more.
- Created dynamic form fields for each welcome mat which appeared on the front-end depending upon the admin settings which includes following field types: radio button group, checkbox group, single select checkbox, dropdown menus, hidden fields, and text fields (validations like email, phone, name).
- Implemented two modes for each welcome mat: normal and embedded.
- Converted a static HTML eCommerce site into a dynamic, WooCommerce powered platform with the ability to sell physical, virtual, and subscription items.
Development Lead
AddWeb Solution
- Performed effectively in an agile team-oriented environment (local and global teams).
- Participated in all phases of the SDK construction process from concept to end delivery and support for third-party developers.
- Designed the architecture of complex web applications. Worked with AngularJS, Backbone.js, or similar front-end web application frameworks. Worked with Express or similar back-end Node.js web application frameworks.
- Attended to WordPress migrations, Data migration, transformation, and scripting.
- Built responsive WordPress websites and mobile apps.
- Served as the social media expert at Abuzz Creative and managed the social media of businesses with creative, engaging posts that entice followers to like and share on social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
- Constructed Drupal modules and patches and monitored uptime, hosting, and databases to ensure the site was performing at maximum capacity.
- Understood the differences between multiple delivery platforms (such as mobile vs, desktop) and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
Head of Department (HOD) — IT Development
GirnarSoft
- Conducted project planning and team allocation.
- Developed in an agile environment.
- Identified the right technology fit as per requirements.
Team Lead
Truworth
- Developed code optimization techniques.
- Conducted project planning, staff augmentations, and led the end-to-end project execution.
- Built a web-based directory system on touch machines (SiteKiosk).
- Developed a web-based system for the medical transcription process.
- Integrated Flex with CakePHP through Amfphp.
- Gained extensive exposure to open-source CMSs like WordPress and Drupal.
Web Developer
Resolution4Web
- Encountered PHP as a trainee under a great mentor and learned the global coding standards for PHP.
- Built an application to fetch and modify eBay data using the eBay API and PHP.
- Developed an application to search the eBay site using the shopping web API.
- Made an application to fetch addresses from the user’s address books in Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Indiatimes, and MSN Messenger (Curl and PHP).
- Implemented eCommerce systems including shopping cart applications in PHP and MySQL.
Experience
Shopify Website for Website Accessibility
My task was to resolve this focus issue and ensure that when the cart section is open, the focus remains only on the cart and not on other parts of the website. By doing so, I made the cart more accessible and user-friendly for people with disabilities.
WordPress Developer for Travel Conference Site
https://tbexcon.com/What I did:
• New theme implementation for TBEX North America Fall 2022
• North America Lafayette page updates - home page elements update
• North America Lafayette page updates - about page, FAQ, travels creatives, hotels/ lodging page, COVID-19 protocols, farm trips page elements updated
• Home page and other sub-pages made responsive
• Removed animation from the home page
Plugins used :
• Uncanny Automator
• W3 Total Cache (W3TC)
Page builder: WPBakery Page Builder
Features: TBEX blog
Multisite WordPress Website Using a Multi-network Plugin
https://www.findersinternational.ie/Frogger Golf | WordPress WooCommerce Website
Project Details:
• Developed with WordPress and WooCommerce.
• Handled customization tasks.
• Implemented theming.
• Performed page speed optimization.
Multisite WordPress Real Estate Website
http://www.cedarglenliving.com/Medical Domain WordPress WooCommerce Site
http://biologyskin.com/Project Details:
• Designed and developed a custom theme.
Infographic Resumes WordPress WooCommerce Website
BockLighting | Drupal 8, B2B
Features/Functionalities:
• Live chat (attachment, GIF, emoji)
• Newsletter
• Search
• Cart
• Latest projects/product
• Jenkins: installing Docker, database upload, config import, cleared the cache, PDF support, product builder (hover effects)
• Login and registration: social media login/email login, social media integration.
Payment:
• Payment shall be made by credit card or cash only.
• Payment by cash in advance of shipment will be required for any customer without an active credit account (by MasterCard, Visa or American Express).
Custom Tailored WordPress | WooCommerce Website
https://propelbikes.com/• Revamped it from scratch.
• Improved JavaScript efficiency by rewriting heavily used functions as ES6 (modern JavaScript markup), rewriting client-side JavaScript functions to server-side PHP functions.
• Evaluated and minimized used plugins, but the functionalities remained the same.
• Used a content delivery network (CDN).
Life Coaching Scholars
https://thelifecoachschool.comFeatures and Project Details:
• Design and development of the app from scratch
• GDPR consent management platform
• Responsiveness along with a video podcast and a Vimeo audio player
• Video storage on CloudFront and SoundCloud
• Management on AWS CDN
• Caching (watch again, automatic updating if connected to WiFi/internet)
• Implementation of WordPress widgets, jQuery UI, revealing CSS animations as you scroll down a page, Ajax Libraries API, Yoast plugins
• Usage of Nginx, Pantheon, Cloudflare hosting, and SSL solutions from Cloudflare
Mobile Applications
• Designed and developed from scratch.
Links
• https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/self-coaching-scholars/id1353308416?ls=1&mt=8
• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lcs.lcsapp
Surfer's Shopify Website
https://www.hansensurf.com/Widget: Facebook, OWL Carousel
eCommerce: Shopify
Analytics: Google Analytics
JavaScript Framework: Handlebars 1.3.0, Modernizr V2.8.3, jQuery v1.11.0, FancyBox v2.1.5, AdRoll
Font Script: Font Awesome, Google Font API
Miscellaneous: webpack
Web Server: Nginx
CDN: Google Cloud
Inventory Management Software Website
https://www.sortly.com/JavaScript Work | 360° View Functionality
https://www.wildstyle-network.com/Bastow | Drupal 8
The website is for an educational institute that provides professional learning to aspiring and current educational leaders to build their capacity, knowledge, and skills at every career stage.
What we did:
The website was already in development when we started the work but the last developers created a mess. We have rephrased the existing designs, scrapped the content types, modules, and the website and built it using GovCMS.
Features:
• Search option
• Podcasts integration (audio)
• Publications integration (PDF)
• Video integration with transcripts
• Google Map integration
• MailChimp integration
• WCAG complaint
• Supports cross-browser compatibility
Plugins: Solr search API
Complex Features: None
Server/Hosting: Amazee.io
Theme: Custom theme, GOV CMS
Technologies: Drupal 8, SaaS, Distribution (GovCMS), Host (Amazee.io), PHP, Lua, GTM, Google Analytics, jQuery, Bootstrap
Custom Shopify Website
I developed the website from scratch, integrated the store setup and design setup, and installed a payment gateway with Stripe.
THE PHOTO ACADEMY | Drupal 7
http://www.thephotoacademy.com/The main features include the following:
• Trilingual language options
• Live chats
• Share on social media
• Google Maps integration
• Background video player integration
• Subscription
• Search
• YouTube video integration
• Image pop-up view
• Login with Facebook and Google
Laravel Stacash
Technologies used include Laravel, PHP, Bootstrap, and Voyager.
Full-stack Shopify Website and App Development
AR-based React Native Mobile Application
Project highlights:
• Developed the React Native app from scratch, consuming APIs from D8.
• Built calculators for machinery formula measurements.
• Integrated AR functionality to scan images and link to related content.
• Connected AR features with news and database search functionality.
• Optimized performance and ensured smooth, responsive user experience across iOS and Android.
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=agency.oktopus.picanol
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/picanol/id1455098735
EV Flutter App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.trickeeWhat I did:
• Designed and developed the app from scratch for EV trip planning.
• Integrated Google Maps to display charging stations along routes.
• Built features to plan new trips and track ongoing trips in real time.
• Enabled users to add electric vehicles and new charging stations on the map.
• Ensured smooth performance and user-friendly experience across the app.
Trucking Load Management App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/haul-now/id1637639894What I did:
• Designed and developed the app from scratch to meet drivers’ needs.
• Created features for scheduling loads and tracking payments.
• Integrated Google Maps for load location and navigation.
• Added push notifications to keep users updated.
• Enabled drivers to view fuel prices and plan trips more efficiently.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/haul-now/id1637639894
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roadrunner.freight.haulnow&hl=en&gl=US
Storage Tracking App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/store-for-me/id6468994138What I did:
• Designed and developed a seamless storage management app for both iOS and Android.
• Integrated real-time syncing and tracking for efficient storage organization.
• Optimized app speed, navigation, and overall user experience.
• Implemented secure data handling and ensured reliable performance across devices.
• Added features like authentication and notifications to enhance usability.
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/store-for-me/id6468994138
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.safestorage.app
Wellness Services Website Revamp
Delivered:
• Resolved critical bugs and layout issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Boosted page speed significantly by implementing WP Rocket and optimizing scripts.
• Enhanced site design, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness for better engagement.
• Integrated NiceJob for authentic reviews and customer feedback.
• Strengthened site security and streamlined navigation across all pages.
Ski Gear eCommerce Store
I have worked on:
• Implemented a one-page checkout to simplify the buying process.
• Optimized site speed to improve performance.
• Set up Google and Facebook tracking tags for better marketing insights.
• Enhanced the site’s layout and navigation for a smoother user experience.
Women’s Wellness Supplement Store
https://himafem.com/What I did:
• Improved the site’s speed and performance.
• Fixed payment gateway issues to ensure seamless checkout.
• Resolved MailerLite–WooCommerce integration to enhance customer communication.
School Website Redesign & Development
https://cpskota.edu.in/Project highlights:
• Complete redesign and development of the school website
• Modern, responsive, and mobile-friendly design
• Improved content structure for easy navigation
• Deployment and optimization for better performance and accessibility
Webflow Website Redesign
https://prosal.com/Project Highlights:
• Redesigned website pages with a clean and modern UI.
• Enhanced page speed and overall performance.
• Added new pages to expand platform offerings.
• Implemented HubSpot integrations, including sales reports, email templates, funnel integration, custom fields, and analytics.
Football Coaching App
https://familyfc.com/Project Highlights:
• Converted Figma designs into responsive HTML screens.
• Integrated mobile application with existing back-end services.
• Developed additional APIs to ensure smooth data fetching.
• Delivered an intuitive interface for structured football coaching content.
AI-powered Property Management Platform
Project Highlights:
• Built end-to-end property management software from scratch.
• Resident portal with ticketing system for work orders and reservations.
• AI-powered query handling for FAQs (e.g., gym hours, amenity details).
• Push notifications to update residents on ticket status.
• Property manager dashboard for ticket tracking and community updates.
• Integrated AI knowledge control to personalize responses and seasonal experiences.
• Optimized for scalability and seamless user experience.
Condition Monitoring & Reporting Portal
Project Highlights:
• Implemented role-based login and permissions for secure access.
• Enhanced report management with PDF export, filtering, and historical accessibility.
• Developed an advanced search to query equipment across multiple hierarchy levels.
• Integrated email notifications for report generation.
• Improved user experience with a streamlined report writing section and picture uploads.
• Fixed major bugs affecting logout, navigation, form submissions, and sidebar search.
• Optimized asset-level reporting with priority-based filters and condition tracking.
Referral Points Module Enhancement
Project Highlights:
• Customized referral points system integrated into Drupal Commerce.
• Enabled referral bonuses only for first-time orders.
• Applied purchase thresholds for referral eligibility.
• Configurable point naming for better flexibility.
• Fixed the visibility issue of referral links under the user module.
• Ensured compatibility with Drupal 10 and Bootstrap theme.
Fin API Integration for Seamless Bank Transfers
Project Highlights:
• Implemented Fin API integration with the existing Shopify system.
• Enabled direct online bank transfers at checkout.
• Eliminated manual customer handling of payments.
• Enhanced user experience and transaction completion rate.
Shopify Redesign & Development for Men’s & Kids’ Apparel Brand
Project Highlights:
• Conducted requirement gathering and refinement to align with brand vision.
• Designed a modern, user-centric interface tailored to the apparel industry.
• Developed the website from scratch with responsive and organized layouts.
• Integrated Printify for on-demand product management.
• Planned upcoming SEO implementation to drive organic visibility.
Torri AI – AI-powered Digital Workers for Customer Support, Sales, and Business Automation
https://torri.ai/BloggrAI – AI-powered SEO Blog Writing and Content Generation Platform
https://bloggr.ai/CTD - Digital Transformation and Technology Solutions
https://wp-ctd.addwebprojects.com/GunLoupe - Precision Optics and Firearm Accessories Marketplace
https://gunloupe.com/SwipeHealth AI - Adaptive AI Fitness and Health Coaching Platform
https://swipehealth.ai/Zentix Software - Certified Zoho Solutions and Digital Transformation Experts
https://www.zentixsoftware.com/The Weinstein Firm - Atlanta Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers
https://weinsteinwin.com/Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Rajasthan - Jaipur, India
Skills
Libraries/APIs
WordPress API, WooCommerce API, Shopify API, React, Drupal Modules, REST APIs, Vue, Amazon EC2 API, Mailchimp API, Stripe, Stripe API, D3.js, WordPress REST API, Infusionsoft API, Salesforce API, React Redux, Google Maps API, Google Maps, BuddyPress, Node.js, Amazon API, GSAP, jQuery, Claude API, OpenAI API
Tools
WPBakery, Sublime Text, Zapier, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), GitLab CI/CD, Figma, Asana, Google Analytics, bbPress, Stripe Checkout, Gulp, Jira, Bitbucket, Adobe Photoshop, GitHub, Git, Basecamp, Infusionsoft, Mailchimp, Ninja Forms, LearnDash, Shopify Plus, InVision, Gutenberg Editor, Sketch, PrestaShop, Google Optimize, Wix, PostCSS, Vagrant, Kirki, Microsoft Teams, Plesk, NGINX, Jenkins, Ansible, Lando, PhpStorm, Html2canvas, OneSignal, Facebook Pixel, Figma to Webflow
Languages
SCSS, Sass, CSS3, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Less, PHP, HTML5, PHP 7, Python, TypeScript, Liquid Template, GraphQL, Dart
Frameworks
Yii, Bootstrap, React Native, AngularJS, Ionic, Laravel, Laravel 5, CakePHP, Divi, Drupal Commerce, Flutter, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Genesis Framework, Pods.io, Nuxt 3, Django
Paradigms
DevOps, App Development, Hosting, UI Design, UX Design, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Platforms
WordPress, Acquia, WordPress Theme Design, Drupal, Drupal 8, WooCommerce, Shopify, Salesforce, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), HubSpot, iOS, Google Ads, Azure, New Relic, Mixpanel, Pantheon, DigitalOcean, Amazon Lightsail, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon EC2, Blockchain, Drupal 7, Webflow, Android, MacOS, Linux, AWS Lambda, YouTube, Web, Docker, Kubernetes, Magento, Webflow CMS, Drupal 10
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Storage
WP Engine, MySQL, MariaDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Cloudways, JSON, Elasticsearch, Database Triggers, SQL Triggers, Databases, SQL Performance, Relational Databases, Redis
Other
WordPress Themes, Wamp, API Integration, APIs, HTML to WordPress, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Rescue, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Multisite, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Wordfence Security, Autoptimize, Plugins, Beaver Builder, DNS, Site Speed Optimization, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), PSD to Shopify, A/B Testing, Drip Marketing, GitOps, SEO Tools, SEO Audits, SEO Backlinking, Website Migration, Shopify Design, eCommerce, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Sports, Shopify Theme, Shopify Payments, Communication, Mentorship, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Content Marketing Platforms, Web Development, WordPress Optimization, Full-stack Development, Recurring Payments, Membership Sites, Web Hosting, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Animation, UI Animation, Content Management Systems (CMS), Mobile App Development, App Store, Zeplin to HTML, Formidable, Yoast SEO, Security, Inbound Marketing, Sales & Marketing, Custom Themes, Child Themes, Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP), Avada, X Theme, Website Performance, Website Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Web Services, Server Migration, Web Servers, Cloudflare, Caching, Ubuntu Server, SSH, Responsive Design, Single Sign-on (SSO), Office 365, Third-party Integration, Cryptocurrency, Shopify Customizations, Elementor, Sketch to HTML, Drupal Themes, Patches & Updates, Gravity Forms, BrainTree, Triggers, Webhooks, Troubleshooting, Google SEO, Education, Workflow, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), GoDaddy, WordPress Design, Data Analytics, Conversion, Front-end, Mobile Apps, Videos, MemberPress, Back-end, Payment Gateways, Payment Processing, Theme Customization, WordPress SEO, Integration, Websites, Payment APIs, Google Tag Manager, Performance, Squarespace, Optimization, PAN Cards, Presales, Analytics, Segment, Yandex.Metrika, Lightbox, Query Optimization, Page Speed Optimization, Accessibility, PayPal, PWA, Core Web Vitals, PDF, Push Notifications, Web Push Notifications, Augmented Reality (AR), WP Rocket, LLM Integration, Prompt Engineering, AI Agents, Zoho
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