ARSLAN YUSUF
Senior Full-Stack PHP & WordPress Developer (Laravel, WooCommerce, Custom Plugins)
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Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Professional Summary
Senior Full-Stack Developer with 8+ years of experience specializing in WordPress, Laravel, and PHP. Expert in building scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications, custom plugins, and enterprise-grade eCommerce solutions. Skilled in API integrations, database optimization, performance tuning, and modern frontend frameworks. Strong background in team leadership, agile delivery, and delivering SaaS platforms and corporate websites for US and global clients.
Core Skills
• Backend: PHP (OOP), Laravel (8+), WordPress Core, Custom Plugins, WooCommerce, REST APIs, GraphQL, JWT/OAuth2, SQL/MySQL, Redis, WP-CLI, Multisite
• Frontend: React.js, Angular, Gutenberg/ACF, Next.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript ES6+, jQuery, AJAX, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Responsive Design, WCAG 2.1
• Content Management Systems: WordPress, Shopify, HubSpot, Drupal, Squarespace
• Performance & Security: Core Web Vitals Optimization, Lazy Loading, Code Splitting, SSL/TLS, Malware Protection, Role-Based Access, GDPR/HIPAA Compliance
• Workflow & Tools: Git/GitHub, CI/CD, Docker, WP Engine, Cloudflare, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), PHPUnit, Jest, Cypress, Postman, Jira
Technical Experience
Lead Full-Stack WordPress & Laravel Engineer
LEVEL 10 CONTRACTOR – Oklahoma, OK Nov 2022 – June 2025
• Led full stack development projects using WordPress and Laravel, delivering scalable and dynamic web solutions.
• Developed custom WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks to meet client-specific requirements.
• Built and maintained Laravel applications with efficient backend logic and RESTful APIs.
• Optimized website performance using caching, database optimization, and code enhancements.
• Managed Git workflows, version control, and coordinated deployments across staging and production environments.
• Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and ensured adherence to best coding practices.
• Troubleshot and resolved critical issues on live sites with minimal downtime.
• Integrated third-party APIs and payment gateways for seamless functionality.
• Ensured application security through secure coding standards and data validation. Senior PHP/Laravel & WordPress Developer
HTML PRO - New York, NY June 2020 – Oct 2022
• Developed custom Laravel modules and applications using Vue.js for dynamic, interactive interfaces.
• Built and customized WordPress themes integrated with React and jQuery for seamless user experiences.
• Delivered WooCommerce marketplaces, including multi-vendor and dynamic pricing engines.
• Integrated REST and GraphQL APIs for headless WordPress/Laravel hybrid applications.
• Implemented authentication and role-based access using OAuth2/JWT.
• Optimized database queries and caching, reducing server load by 25%.
• Mentored junior developers on PHP, Laravel, and WordPress best practices.
• Delivered multilingual, multi-currency websites using WPML/Polylang. Full-Stack PHP/WordPress Developer
VERB INTERACTIVE – Nova Scotia, NS Feb 2018 – May 2020
• Converted PSD/Figma designs into responsive WordPress themes with Elementor, Divi, WPBakery.
• Built plugins for booking, events, and reporting systems.
• Developed WooCommerce extensions for shipping, payments, and subscriptions.
• Integrated third-party APIs (Google Maps, Mailchimp, HubSpot).
• Conducted cross-browser testing, debugging, SEO, and performance optimization. Educational Background
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Mercer University – Georgia, GA Jan 2013 – Dec 2017