Hemang Dave

🟠 WordPress Lead (Aug 2021 – Aug 2023)

• Led the development and maintenance of custom WordPress websites and plugins.
• Built responsive and SEO-friendly themes tailored to client needs.
• Customized WooCommerce functionality including checkout flow, dynamic pricing, and product filtering.
• Integrated third-party APIs for payments, CRMs, and email marketing platforms.
• Provided performance optimization, code refactoring, and security enhancements.
• Mentored junior WordPress developers and oversaw project timelines.

Tech Stack: WordPress, PHP, MySQL, WooCommerce, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3

🟢 Node.js Developer (Aug 2023 – Present)

• Developing robust backend systems and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Designing and optimizing schemas in PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Implementing secure authentication (JWT, OAuth) and custom middleware for access control.
• Managing server-side logic, background tasks, and third-party integrations (Stripe, SendGrid, etc.).
• Writing clean, maintainable code and reusable services following MVC architecture.

Tech Stack: Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Knex.js, JWT, Redis, REST APIs.

☁️ Cloud & DevOps

• AWS EC2: Deployed and managed scalable instances for backend services
• Lambda: Developed serverless functions for background processing and integrations
• S3: Used for static file storage and CDN delivery
• RDS: Managed PostgreSQL and MySQL instances
• IAM, Route 53, CloudWatch: Access management, DNS routing, and monitoring
• Set up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
• 🧰 Project Tools & Collaboration
• Version control: GitHub
• Project management: Jira, Notion
• Team communication: Slack
• Agile development with regular sprint planning and reviews

As a freelance WordPress developer, I have worked with a wide range of clients to build, customize, and maintain dynamic websites tailored to their unique business needs. My responsibilities have included:

• ✅ Custom Plugin Development: Built and modified WordPress plugins to extend core functionality based on client requirements.
• 🎨 Theme Development & Customization: Created custom themes from scratch and customized existing themes to ensure brand alignment and optimal performance.
• 🛒 WooCommerce Customization: Implemented and customized WooCommerce features for various eCommerce projects, including payment gateway integration, custom checkout flows, and product display enhancements.
• 🐞 Bug Fixing & Optimization: Diagnosed and resolved theme, plugin, and core-related issues, improving website performance, security, and SEO.
• 🔗 Third-Party API Integrations: Integrated REST APIs for external systems such as CRMs, payment providers, and marketing tools to enhance site functionality.
• 💬 Client Communication & Project Management: Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs, provide technical consultations, and deliver scalable solutions on time.