HAROON RASHEED
Doha, Qatar | - |-| www.linkedin.com/in/huiux
SUMMARY*
Experienced Software Engineer with 14 years specializing in frontend and backend WordPress development. Skilled
in building custom themes, plugins, and complex web applications with a focus on performance and user
experience. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
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Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins, ensuring high performance,
responsiveness, and SEO best practices.
Build dynamic, user-friendly web applications using PHP, JavaScript, ReactJS, and modern frontend
technologies.
Collaborate with design teams to transform Figma and Photoshop layouts into fully functional, pixelperfect websites.
Optimize websites and web apps for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility through clean,
efficient coding.
Integrate APIs, third-party services, and custom CMS features to enhance functionality and user
experience in web applications.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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Languages & Scripting: PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Shell, LaTeX, Python (basic knowledge)
Frontend Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, ReactJS
Content Management Systems: WordPress (Theme Development, Plugin Development, SEO
Optimization)
Tools & Design: Adobe Photoshop (basic elements), Figma
Other Expertise: WordPress Development (custom themes and plugins), CMS Customization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRONT-END DEVELOPER
ASTUTE SOLUTIONS, LAHORE / PAKISTAN
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Developed and maintained custom frontend and backend WordPress solutions.
Implemented responsive design and optimized website performance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web applications.
FRONT-END & BACKEND WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
CHIMP SOLUTIONS, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
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01/10/2010 – 30/11/2012
Converted PSD designs into fully functional, high-quality WordPress themes.
Uploaded and managed WordPress themes on Theme Forest marketplace.
Ensured code quality, SEO optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.
01/12/2012 – 30/11/2013
FRONT-END & BACKEND WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
OSUM THEMES, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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Created custom WordPress themes from PSD files for commercial sale.
Focused on theme optimization for performance, responsiveness, and SEO.
Uploaded and supported premium WordPress themes on Theme Forest.
FRONT-END & BACKEND WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
SYMBIOSIS TECHNOLOGY, DOHA, QATAR
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01/04/2019 – 31/07/2023
Built and customized WordPress websites from PSD designs.
Enhanced website performance, security, and mobile responsiveness.
Worked closely with clients to deliver tailored web solutions.
FRONT-END & BACKEND WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
MCIT, QATAR, DOHA, QATAR
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10/10/2020 – 30/09/2023
Built and customized SEO-friendly WordPress websites, ensuring optimized structure, speed, and mobile
responsiveness.
Implemented on-page SEO strategies, including metadata, schema markup, and keyword optimization
across all projects.
Conducted technical audits and QA/QC testing to ensure websites met SEO, performance, and usability
standards.
Collaborated with SEO specialists and marketing teams to align website development with SEO best
practices and campaign goals.
Optimized backend code and database queries to improve page load times and enhance overall site
performance.
FRONT-END & BACKEND WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
SOCIAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS, DOHA, QATAR
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01/06/2015 – 30/09/2019
Developed WordPress websites from PSD designs with full backend integration.
Conducted QA/QC testing to ensure websites met performance and quality standards.
Optimized websites for responsiveness, usability, and scalability.
FRONT-END & BACKEND SEO WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
COALITION TECHNOLOGY, CA, USA
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01/01/2014 – 28/02/2015
01/08/2023 – Present
Developed WordPress websites from PSD and Figma designs.
Worked on Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps platforms to enhance internal systems.
Performed QA/QC testing on internal websites and digital platforms to ensure functionality and
compliance.
Collaborated with different departments to deliver user-centric web applications and dashboards.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
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Led the end-to-end development of WordPress themes from PSD designs, managing quality control and
ensuring delivery to Theme Forest standards.
Mentored junior developers on best practices for frontend development, WordPress customization, and
responsive design techniques.
Coordinated with design, content, and QA teams to streamline project workflows and meet tight client
deadlines.
Provided technical guidance on project architecture, performance optimization, and SEO strategies.
Played a key role in maintaining high coding standards and promoting a collaborative, solutions-driven work
environment.
CREATIVE WORK
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Staff Timer App – Developed an informational website on the Drupal platform showcasing Gulfrelated services and offerings.
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Gulf Hotel Bahrain – Built a hotel website in WordPress enabling room bookings and showcasing
hotel facilities.
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Potomac Law WordPress Site – Delivered the complete frontend development of a U.S.-based law
firm's website using Laravel framework.
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Alkalive Water WordPress Website – Designed and developed the Alkalive Water company website
from scratch using WordPress.
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Lusail Water WordPress Website – Handled both frontend and backend development, including full
e-commerce functionality using WooCommerce.
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Dr. Hessa WordPress Website – Built a custom WordPress website using Elementor and additional
custom coding for enhanced functionality.
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General Takaful – Completed full frontend and backend development for a corporate insurance
company’s WordPress website.
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Social Media Video Platform – Developed a complete frontend and backend WordPress solution for a
video-sharing platform.
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EDUCATION & OTHER
BACHELORS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE,
UNIVERSITY OF MIT,
LANGUAGES:
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English – Native
Urdu – Fluent
Arabic – Basic
OTHER EDUCATION
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WordPress Theme and Plugin Development Certification – Udemy
Frontend Development Bootcamp (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) – freeCodeCamp
Microsoft Power Apps and Power BI Beginner to Advanced Certification – Coursera
QA/QC Software Testing Fundamentals – LinkedIn Learning
INTERESTS:
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Web Application Development and UI/UX Design
Learning new programming languages and tools
Football and outdoor sports
Exploring new technologies like AI and cloud platforms
Photography and creative graphic design
2005 –2007
