Umer Khan
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Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Software Developer
Portfolio
Feel free to check out some of my
past work here, if interested.
Education
BS in Electronics Engineering
International Islamic University,
Islamabad, Pakistan
2005 – 2009
Certifications
React Specialization
May 2024 – Present
Scrimba
Algorithms and Data Structures
Apr 2024 – Present
freeCodeCamp
Build a Modern Computer from
First Principles: From Nand to Tetris
Jan 2024 – Mar 2024
Coursera
Google Data Analytics Professional
Certificate
Nov 2022 – Nov 2023
Coursera
Technical Skills
PHP, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript,
jQuery
WordPress Plugin and Theme
Development
WooCommerce Add-ons
Familiarity with Scheme (dialect of Lisp),
R, React and Laravel
Shopify, Webflow, Lightspeed
REST API, XML, JSON
MySQL, BigQuery, Database Design
Payment Gateways
Versioning Tools
AWS, Cloudways, Cloudflare,
WPEngine, etc.
Data Analysis, Excel, Tableau, Data
Cleaning and Wrangling, etc.
Work Experience
WordPress Developer
Enrich Marketing, Inc. | Jan 2022 - Present
Developing and customizing WordPress websites and plugins remotely
for a USA-based company.
Utilizing PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver engaging projects,
meet client requirements, and ensure high satisfaction.
Collaborating with a remote team to create functional and visually
appealing websites.
WordPress Developer
Freelance Self-employed | Dec 2014 - Present
Developed variety of custom plugins from scratch to meet the specific
needs and requirements of different clients.
Improved the cart page by optimizing CSS, JavaScript, and the
database, resulting in a performance increase from 44% to 81% with a 12 second Time to First Byte (TTFB).
Reduced lengthy checkout times (1 minute) caused by an Agile CRM
plugin integration. By custom coding, I reconnected Agile CRM with
WooCommerce, resulting in a swift 5-second checkout.
Consistently delivered projects on time with 5-star client ratings.
WordPress Developer
Scale Digital Marketing | Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Successfully handled numerous projects ranging from small to
complex.
Gained experience working with platforms such as Shopify and
Webflow.
Expanded skill set in web development.
WordPress Developer
Messly | Nov 2015 - Aug 2019 (3 years 10 months)
Led the development of a WordPress-based hiring platform for a UKbased company over a four-year period.
Enhanced plugins and implemented doctor/hospital registrations,
created a hierarchical structure, integrated SMS hiring functionality,
and added a calendar feature for improved scheduling capabilities.
Strengthened expertise in customizing databases, APIs, and dynamic
frontend design for comprehensive hiring system.
PHP Team Lead
Vizz Web Solutions | Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 9 months)
Led a team of PHP developers at a local software house for 3 years 9
months.
Successfully delivered projects and coordinated team efforts.
Ensured timely completion of projects.
Soft Skills
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills
Exceptional communication and
interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as
part of a team
Detail-oriented and able to handle
multiple tasks simultaneously
Achievements
I was awarded the Merit Scholarship
by President IIUI throughout my
Bachelor’s degree.
Work Experience
Internship
National Institute of Electronics | Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 (4 months)
Worked as an intern at the National Institute of Electronics, Ministry of
Science & Technology, Government of Pakistan.
Sales Engineer
Hara International | Dec 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Conducted market research and analysis to identify target markets for
electronics equipment imports.
Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to achieve revenue
targets and increase market share.
Provided technical expertise to clients, assisting in product selection
based on specific requirements.
Built and maintained strong customer relationships, addressing
inquiries and concerns.
Negotiated sales contracts and ensured compliance with policies and
regulations.
Monitored market trends and competitor activities to provide insights
for product development.
Internship
SATUMA | Jul 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)
Worked as an intern at "SATUMA - UAVs Designing and Manufacturing
Company".
