Guloona Imtiaz

As a Senior WordPress Developer and Team Lead at Xgrid Solutions (Private) Limited since November 2023, I have been instrumental in managing a talented team of developers to deliver custom and page builder-based projects along with the development of complex solutions in WordPress. My role encompasses client communication, ensuring projects meet client expectations and business goals. I have consistently optimized website performance, achieved a 90% speed optimization benchmark, and implemented robust security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and spam. My leadership has driven successful project outcomes and fostered a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues on time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, content creators, and marketing professionals.
• Currently implementing WordPress instance on AWS

Key Achievements:

• 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.

As a Senior FullStack WordPress Developer at Microagility since January 2020, I have been the sole developer responsible for managing 19 websites. My role involves direct communication with stakeholders to understand their requirements and set project timelines. I specialize in developing and maintaining custom and page builder-based websites and have created a custom plugin to enhance email subscription functionality. My work has led to improved website performance and user engagement, and I utilize a wide range of technologies including WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, and SEO best practices to ensure high-quality, optimized web solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Achievements:

• 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.
• Webflow Developments

As the sole developer at Minas Code (SMC-Private) Limited, I was responsible for end-to-end development and optimization of client websites. My role encompassed a broad range of tasks from initial rebranding to complex plugin development and client communication.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Website Rebranding:
   • Rebranded client websites from scratch, utilizing Custom Post Types and Custom Fields to ensure highly customizable and flexible content management.
2. Custom Plugin Development:
   • 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.
3. Website Optimization:
   • Enhanced website performance, ensuring fast load times and a seamless user experience.
4. Client Communication:
   • Maintained direct contact with clients, conducting weekly meetings to discuss project timelines, updates, and feedback.
5. Project Management:
   • Managed project timelines and deliverables independently, ensuring all milestones were met efficiently and effectively.

Achievements:

• 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.

As a senior WordPress web developer at Chakor, I specialized in backend customization, API integration, and performance and security optimization for WordPress sites. I efficiently converted PSD designs into functional WordPress themes and integrated dynamic content using Advanced Custom Fields and Elementor. My role also involved managing SSL certificates, domains, and hosting, as well as implementing SEO strategies to enhance site visibility. Leveraging my project management skills, I completed numerous projects, exceeding client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Achievements:

• Successfully completed over [number] 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.

As a WordPress Developer at FutureSoft, I managed over 120 websites, utilizing various page builders and popular plugins to meet diverse client needs. I specialized in debugging complex issues, recovering sites from malware, and ensuring robust security. My experience with Plesk, VPN management, and cloud services like DigitalOcean and AWS complemented my development skills, enabling me to lead a team and deliver high-quality projects efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed and maintained over 120 WordPress websites for various services.
• Utilized page builders such as Visual Composer, Elementor, Divi, and King Composer to create and customize client websites.
• Debugged complex WordPress bugs and recovered websites from spam and malware attacks.
• Ensured website security by implementing best practices and security measures.
• Managed Plesk and other VPN services, with experience on DigitalOcean and AWS.
• Led a team of developers, overseeing project timelines and ensuring quality deliverables.

Achievements:

• Successfully handled and optimized over 120 websites, improving their performance and security.
• Developed the official website for the BadgeOS plugin, enhancing its functionality and user experience.
• Implemented robust security measures, significantly reducing incidents of spam and malware.
• Achieved high client satisfaction through effective project management and timely delivery of projects.

At Ottum Solutions, I served as a WordPress Developer and Content Writer, developing e-commerce websites for UK clients and producing optimized content for their online marketing efforts. My role involved both technical development and creative writing, ensuring clients received comprehensive solutions for their online businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed e-commerce business websites for UK clients using WordPress.
• Created and customized themes and plugins to meet client specifications.
• Wrote and optimized website content for clients, focusing on content marketing strategies.
• Crafted compelling product descriptions for various e-commerce products.
• Collaborated with clients to ensure their content and development needs were met on time.
• Ensured websites were SEO-friendly to enhance visibility and search engine ranking.

Achievements:

• Successfully developed multiple e-commerce websites, enhancing clients’ online business presence.
• Produced high-quality, SEO-optimized content that significantly improved site traffic and engagement.
• Maintained a consistent delivery of product descriptions, contributing to successful product launches and marketing campaigns.

As a senior web developer at Webtick Pte Ltd, I was responsible for developing and managing the company’s website, converting PSD designs to HTML/CSS, and writing proposals and content. My role involved both technical development and strategic content creation, contributing to the company’s online presence and project acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed and managed the company’s website, ensuring functionality and user experience.
• Converted PSD designs to HTML/CSS, creating responsive and visually appealing web pages.
• Wrote proposals and quotations for various web development projects.
• Created content for the company website and developed the company profile.

Achievements:

• Successfully developed and maintained the company’s website, enhancing its online presence.
• Efficiently converted multiple PSD designs to high-quality HTML/CSS web pages.
• Secured new projects through well-crafted proposals and quotations.
• Contributed to the company’s branding and marketing efforts by writing compelling website content and company profiles.

Skills and Technologies Used:

• Web Development
• HTML/CSS
• PSD to HTML/CSS Conversion
• Content Writing
• Proposal and Quotation Writing
• Project Management