Senior Full-Stack PHP & WordPress Developer

ARSLAN YUSUF

Senior Full-Stack PHP &WordPress Developer (Laravel, WooCommerce, Custom Plugins)

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Professional Summary

Senior Full-Stack Developer with 8+ years building secure, scalable WordPress and Laravel applications for across the US and global clients. I work on custom WordPress plugins, WooCommerce stores, and API integrations to solve real business needs. I also engage in the enhancement of database speed and efficiency, and I am proficient in the use of current frontend technologies. I have also done some teamwork using agile methodologies in software as a service (SaaS) applications and company websites. Core Skills

Backend: PHP (OOP), Laravel (8+), WordPress Core, Custom Plugins, WooCommerce, REST APIs, GraphQL, JWT/OAuth2, SQL/MySQL, Redis, WP-CLI, Multisite, code reviews

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

Site Builders & Theme Development: Bricks Builder, Elementor, Divi builder, custom theming

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

Senior Full-Stack Web Engineer

TECHBUDDY – Burbank, CA Nov 2025 – May 2026

Created custom web solutions with Laravel and WordPress, connected third party APIs, and handled database development.

Managed the development process as well as scale-up activities for various high-traffic WordPress and Laravel websites.

Created dynamic themes and responsive UI/UX elements with Bricks Builder to create extremely engaging online experiences.

To reduce operational redundancy and optimize business logic, smooth API connections and custom plugins were created.

Defined Git deployment procedures and development workflows, greatly enhancing teamwork and code dependability.

Improved responsiveness and performance of the website, leading to a more seamless user experience and more visitor retention.

Website migrations from start to finish carried out without losing any data, maintaining rankings on the search engines.

Performed regular maintenance and security updates while monitoring site performance and availability.

Constructed scalable back-end systems that can handle massive datasets and handle a lot of user traffic.

Enhanced online sales and fulfillment tracking by configuring specialized WooCommerce solutions to fit particular business models.

Lead Full-Stack WordPress & Laravel Engineer

LEVEL 10 CONTRACTOR – Southlake, TX Apr 2023 – Oct 2025

Led full stack development projects using WordPress and Laravel, delivering scalable and dynamic web solutions.

Developed customWordPressthemes,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.

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 Mar 2021 – Mar 2023

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 headlessWordPress/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, andWordPressbestpractices.

Delivered multilingual, multi-currency websites using WPML/Polylang. Full-Stack PHP/WordPress Developer

VERB INTERACTIVE – Nova Scotia, NS Feb 2018 – Feb 2021

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

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