Imroz Shaikh

IMROZ SHAKEEL AHMED SHAIKH Senior Fullstack PHP/WordPress Developer & Team Lead Mumbai, India Mobile: - | Email:- PROFILE SUMMARY Accomplished Fullstack Developer & Team Lead with over 8 years of experience designing and optimizing marketing technology and automation solutions. Proven track record in developing custom CMS, business portals using PHP and React, and scalable WordPress systems. Recognized for delivering responsive, user-centric interfaces and simplifying complex workflows across global teams. Skilled in integrating APIs, automating cross-platform processes, and using AI to enhance code quality and delivery speed. Experienced working across product-based and service-based environments—from small agencies to global enterprises—bringing flexible, scalable solutions across varied business models. CORE COMPETENCIES ●​ Custom WordPress Theme & Plugin Development· ●​ Experience with ACF Pro (Advanced Custom Fields) ●​ Proficiency in popular page builders like Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and Gutenberg ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Custom Elementor & WPBakery Addon Development Fullstack Application Development (PHP, JavaScript, MySQL) CMS & Business Portal Solutions (PHP) UI/UX Development (HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap) RESTful API Integration (CRM, Marketing Automation, Analytics) Workflow Automation (Zapier, Make, Airtable) Dashboard & Data Visualization Legacy System Migration (PHP 5.x/7.x to PHP 8.x) Rebranding and UX/UI Modernization Server Management (cPanel, WHM, SSL, DNS) Team Leadership & Agile Project Management Git, GitHub, Bitbucket Version Control LAMP/WAMP Stack Proficiency Global Client Collaboration Across Time Zones WordPress Multisite Setup & Management ●​ WooCommerce Customization & Extension Development ●​ Website Performance Optimization (Core Web Vitals, Caching, Lazy Loading) ●​ SEO Implementation (Structured Data, Meta Management, Schema) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Fullstack Web Developer & Team Lead Sogolytics, United States(Remote)| May 2024 – Present - Led a team to maintain and enhance custom Content Management & Automation (CMA) systems. - Worked closely with international clients to deliver scalable solutions. - Developed API integrations with Salesforce, Marketo, Google Analytics. - Introduced AI-based tools for faster delivery and automated testing. - Using ACF created custom templates, Automated the process of creating pages using ACF. - Mentored team members and implemented coding standards. - Integrated third-party APIs and services to enhance application functionality and user experience. - Implemented and optimized database designs to ensure efficient data management and retrieval. - Designed and developed custom Gutenberg blocks, Elementor widgets, and WPBakery components. - Led website upgrade initiatives from older PHP versions to the latest 8.3 release. - Contributed to major rebranding efforts across platforms. Senior Web Developer & Team Lead Xpostation Infomedia / Nirvana Entertainment, Mumbai | April 2019 – May 2024 - Delivered custom CMS and business portals using PHP. - Customized and scaled WordPress platforms. - Automated workflows and improved delivery timelines. - Conducted code reviews and handled migrations and security. - Managed hosting configurations, server deployments, and ensured web application security. - Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, including initiation, planning, execution, and closure. - Led cross-functional teams across development and design. - Built custom WordPress themes, Elementor/WPBakery/ Divi addons, and plugin-based automation tools. - Introduced no code low code pages using ACF, where clients can create their own landing pages without adding a single line of code. - Upgraded legacy PHP systems and executed rebranding strategies for client websites. - Delivered both service-based projects and in-house product builds. Web Developer Anantkamal Studios, Mumbai | Sept 2017 – April 2019 ​ - Created responsive, mobile-optimized WordPress websites for diverse business clients. - Customized free and premium themes to align with specific brand and functionality requirements. - Conducted cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure consistent user experience. - Collaborated with UI/UX and backend teams for seamless integration of APIs and custom features. - Assisted in developing shortcodes, widgets, and minor plugin enhancements. - Maintained and updated websites, performed content updates, and plugin/theme version control. - Helped optimize site performance through image compression, caching, and speed audits. - Supported ongoing WordPress projects by implementing page designs and custom layouts. - Assisted senior developers in debugging theme and plugin issues across staging and production. - Gained hands-on experience in WordPress backend, ACF fields, and basic WooCommerce setup. - Helped in documenting processes, maintaining changelogs, and testing functionalities post-deployment. - Learned version control basics (Git) and server-side operations like FTP deployments. - Participated in weekly sprints and code reviews, improving understanding of project lifecycles PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS - Delivered key platforms like karkinos.in, thetheatreproject.co.in, pridefurnishings.com, yuana.in, sogolytics.com, k12insight.com, businesswise.in, prolicious.com, jiwa.in, packageworld.in, bixabotanical.com, sukinnaturals.com.au, ralsonics.com, harishmehta.me, ccmgeorgia.com, knowledgeridge.com, apexltd.in.​ - Built custom CMS and portals for global clients.​ - Implemented AI dashboards and analytics tools.​ - Developed secure REST APIs for data sync.​ - Developed WordPress automation plugins, custom testing tools, and Salesforce integrations. EDUCATION Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering), Shri L. R. Tiwari College of Engineering, Mumbai | 2013 – 2017 Diploma in Computer Engineering, MSBTE | 2010 – 2013 TECHNICAL SKILLS ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Languages: PHP, JavaScript, JSON, XML, SQL Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery Database: MySQL (design, performance tuning, stored procedures) CMS: WordPress, Shopify, Custom PHP CMS Page Builders: Elementor, WPBakery, Gutenberg (Custom Add-ons) API: REST APIs (Salesforce, Marketo, Google Analytics) Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket Automation: Zapier, Make, Airtable Dev Environment: LAMP/WAMP, cPanel, WHM, DNS, SSL ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Strong leadership and mentoring across on-site and remote teams Clear communicator with global technical and non-technical stakeholders Adaptive and quick to learn new technologies Focused on quality, security, and performance optimization Experienced in rebranding projects and multisite migrations Capable of handling entire WordPress ecosystem from development to deployment and scaling