Guloona

Executive Developer • Wordpress
Front-End Developer with 12 years of experience in creating visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly websites using PHP, WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap. Skilled in Custom Plugin development, Custom Theme Development, Performance optimization, and delivering seamless user experiences.
Years of Experience: 12

Tech Stack

  • WordPress
  • PHP 
  • Woo Commerce  
  • PHP
  • CMS
  • RESTful API
  • Web Services
  • BadgeOS
  • AJAX
  • SSL Certification
  • TypeScript
  • Zoho
  • Adobe XD
  • SEO
  • AWS
  • Figma
  • AngularJS
  • DigitalOcean
  • Asana
  • Redux
  • Page Builders
  • Cloud Servers
  • jQuery
  • React.js
  • JavaScript
  • LearnDash
  • Custom Plugin Development
  • CI/CD
  • Node.js
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • SQL
  • MongoDB
  • WordPress
  • PHP 
  • Woo Commerce  
  • PHP
  • CMS
  • RESTful API
  • Web Services
  • Page Builders
  • Cloud Servers
  • jQuery
  • React.js
  • JavaScript
  • LearnDash
  • Custom Plugin Development
  • BadgeOS
  • AJAX
  • SSL Certification
  • TypeScript
  • Zoho
  • Adobe XD
  • SEO
  • AWS
  • Figma
  • AngularJS
  • DigitalOcean
  • Asana
  • Redux
  • CI/CD
  • Node.js
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • SQL
  • MongoDB

Work Experience

Xgrid Solutions
Nov 2023 – Present
Senior full stack Wordpress Developer
 
  • Leading and managing a talented team of developers to deliver both custom-coded and page builder-based WordPress projects. 
  • Engaging in direct client communication to ensure project alignment with client expectations and business goals. 
  • Spearheading the development of complex WordPress solutions tailored to unique client requirements. 
  • Achieving 90% website speed optimization through performance enhancements and best practices. 
  • Implementing robust security measures to protect websites from vulnerabilities, spam, and other threats. 
  • Promoting a collaborative team environment to drive innovation, accountability, and successful project delivery. 
  • Lead and manage a team of WordPress developers to deliver high-quality projects on time. 
  • Handle both custom and page builder-based projects, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. 
  • Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.  
  • Optimize website speed and performance, achieving a minimum of 90% speed optimization.  
  • Implement security measures to protect websites from vulnerabilities, spam, and injection attacks.  
  • Oversee the development process, from initial planning and design to deployment and maintenance.  
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. 
  • Successfully led multiple high-profile projects, delivering them within budget and timeline constraints. 
  • Consistently achieved 90%+ website speed optimization for all projects.  
  • Enhanced website security protocols, significantly reducing vulnerability and spam incidents.  
  • Fostered a collaborative and productive team environment, resulting in improved project outcomes and team satisfaction. 
Microagility, Islamabad, Pakistan
Jan 2020 – Present
Senior Wordpress Developer
  • Involved in direct communication with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project timelines. 
  • Specialize in developing and maintaining custom-coded and page builder-based WordPress websites. 
  • Developed a custom WordPress plugin to enhance email subscription functionality and improve user engagement. 
  • Work has contributed to enhanced website performance and a better user experience. 
  • Utilize a broad tech stack including WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, and implement SEO best practices. 
  • Focus on delivering high-quality, optimized web solutions tailored to business goals. 
  • Solely manage and maintain 19 WordPress websites. 
  • Communicate directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and set timelines for new website projects.  
  • Develop and maintain both custom websites and page builder-based websites. 
  •  Design, develop, and implement a custom plugin for email subscription functionality. 
  •  Ensure the seamless integration and optimization of all WordPress sites for enhanced performance and user experience. 
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.  
  • Developed a robust email subscription plugin that significantly improved user engagement.  
  • Maintained consistent and effective communication with stakeholders, leading to clear understanding and successful project outcomes.
  •  Implemented performance optimizations that improved website load times and user experience across all managed sites. 
Minas Code (SMC-Private) Limited, Islamabad,
Nov 2021 – Mar 2023
Senior Wordpress Developer
  • Responsible for end-to-end development and optimization of client websites. 
  • Managed a wide range of tasks, including initial rebranding, custom plugin development, and feature implementation. 
  • Maintained direct communication with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored web solutions. 
  • Re-branded client websites from scratch utilizing Custom Post Types and Custom Fields to ensure highly customizable and flexible content management. 
  • Developed a bespoke Recruitee plugin to integrate with the Recruitee API. This plugin fetched data from Recruitee and saved it in WordPress as custom post jobs, leveraging custom templates. 
  •  Implemented comprehensive CRUD functionalities based on the Recruitee API and managed synchronization tasks using WordPress CRON jobs. 
  • Enhanced website performance, ensuring fast load times and a seamless user experience 
  • Maintained direct contact with clients, conducting weekly meetings to discuss project timelines, updates, and feedback. 
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables independently, ensuring all milestones were met efficiently and effectively. 
  • Successfully rebranded multiple client websites, resulting in improved user engagement and client satisfaction. 
  • Developed a high-performing custom Recruitee plugin that streamlined job postings and management within WordPress. 
  • Consistently met project deadlines and maintained excellent client relationships through effective communication and regular updates. 
Chakor, Lahore, Punjab
Oct 2018 – Jan 2020
Senior Wordpress Developer
  • Served as a Senior WordPress Web Developer at Chakor, focusing on backend customization and API integration. 
  • Specialized in optimizing WordPress websites for performance, speed, and security. 
  •  Converted PSD designs into fully functional WordPress themes with pixel-perfect accuracy. 
  • Integrated dynamic content using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and Elementor. 
  • Managed SSL certificates, domain configurations, and hosting environments. 
  • Implemented SEO strategies to boost site visibility and search engine rankings. 
  • Utilized project management skills to successfully deliver multiple projects, often exceeding client expectations. 
  • Customized WordPress backend using hooks and filters to meet specific client requirements.  
  • Developed and integrated jQuery scripts for enhanced plugin and theme functionalities.  
  • Acted as a WordPress power user, efficiently integrating various plugins to achieve desired client outcomes.  
  • Conducted API integrations to connect WordPress sites with external services and platforms.  
  • Created custom pages using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and other dynamic content tools.  
  • Integrated popular plugins including WooCommerce, LearnDash, and BadgeOS (developed the official website for BadgeOS).  
  • Integrated Elementor elements with dynamic fields to build flexible and robust page layouts 
  • Converted PSD designs into fully functional WordPress themes.  
  • Ensured website security by implementing best practices and security measures.  
  • Optimized websites for performance and speed.  
  •  Managed SSL certifications, domain, and hosting services.  
  • Designed banners and other graphical elements for websites.  
  • Applied SEO techniques to improve site visibility and ranking.  
  • Led projects and coordinated with team members using project management tools such as ZOHO, ASANA, TRELLO, and SLACK 
  • Successfully, completed over projects, meeting client deadlines and expectations.  
  •  Improved site performance by [specific percentage or metric] through optimization techniques.  
  • Enhanced website security, reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring client data protection. 
  • Increased website traffic by [specific percentage or metric] through effective SEO strategies.  
  • Seamlessly integrated complex API systems, enhancing the functionality and user experience of client websites. 
Education: Master of Science Degree in Physics University of Rochester - New York, USA 2008 - 2012
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