Swapnil Deshpande
Pune
Summary
WordPress Engineer with extensive experience in plugin and theme development, specializing in scalable and high-performance web solutions. Proven ability to leverage advanced web technologies to enhance user experience and drive impactful results. Committed to delivering high-quality code that supports rapid platform growth and user engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WordPress Backend Engineer
Travelopia
Bangalore, Remote
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented RESTful APIs to improve system integration for travel services.
- Created automated tests to verify accuracy of backend code.
- Conducted code reviews to uphold quality standards across projects.
- Mentored junior developers on best practices in backend technologies and frameworks.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of backend development processes.
- Deployed software updates regularly using version control systems.
- Monitored system performance metrics, quickly addressing identified issues.
- Recommended enhancements to optimize team and project workflows.
WordPress Engineer
Multidots
Ahmedabad, Remote
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed Multicollab plugin website and Easy Digital Downloads platform.
- Developed custom API integrations to automate administrative tasks and enhance processes.
- Utilized Git for version control, facilitating collaboration on bug fixes and feature enhancements.
- Integrated third-party APIs, including Brevo, automating email communications with custom features.
- Developed custom Gutenberg blocks for enterprise websites tailored to client specifications.
Software Developer
Brainstorm Force
Pune, Remote
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Built custom WordPress plugins and themes for enhanced website functionality.
- Created add-on plugins for Elementor and WP Bakery (formerly Visual Composer) page builders to expand builder capabilities.
- Developed Ultimate Addons for Elementor, ProjectHuddle (now SureFeedback), Elementor Header & Footer Builder, and Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer).
- Resolved VIP client support tickets, addressing complex issues efficiently.
- Lead four project teams, managing sprint planning, bug triaging, and product releases.
- Conducted thorough developer testing to ensure smooth plugin deployment.
WordPress Developer
VM3 Tech Solutions
Pune, On-site
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted in on-page and off-page SEO to enhance search visibility.
- Developed custom WordPress websites, optimizing for user experience and functionality.
- Modified existing WordPress themes and plugins to meet client specifications.
- Created responsive websites using page builders such as Elementor, Oxygen, Bricks Builder and Spectra Page Builder.
- Resolved client queries and support tickets through troubleshooting and code modifications.
- Integrated third-party APIs and libraries to extend website capabilities.
- Managed seamless migration of websites across various hosting platforms and servers.
Web Developer
Freelance
Pune, Remote
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Created various responsive websites through HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, reliably fulfilling requirements of clients and stakeholders.
Associate Security Analyst
Cybernetiv Digital
Mumbai, On-site
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for websites and web applications.
- Utilized OWASP top 10 tools to identify and remediate numerous security vulnerabilities.
- Achieved a 9% reduction in security-related incidents through proactive issue resolution.
- Automated security processes using shell scripting to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Engineering Diploma - Computer Science And Engineering
Sanjay Ghodawat Institutes
Kolhapur01.2017
Skills
- WordPress plugin and theme development
- RESTful API development
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Mentoring junior developers
- Experience with CI and CD pipelines
- Cybersecurity
- Experience with unit testing
- Gutenberg block development
- PHP and MySQL expertise
- Vuejs proficiency
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript expertise
- Nodejs knowledge
- Laravel Blade skills
- Tailwind, Bootstrap, and Sass skills
- Webpack and Laravel proficiency
- Build tools: Laravel Mix, Grunt, Gulp
- WP-CLI expertise
- React knowledge
- Git and GitHub proficiency
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker, EC-Council, Institute of Information Security, 2018
- Certified Professional Forensic Analyst, Institute of Information Security, 2017
- Certified Information Security Consultant, Institute of Information Security, 2017
- MEAN Full Stack Web Developer, Lavenir Institute of Professional Studies, 2017
- Android App Development, CNC Web World, 2016
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
WordPress Backend Engineer
Travelopia
02.2024 - 06.2025
WordPress Engineer
Multidots
01.2023 - 09.2023
Software Developer
Brainstorm Force
08.2020 - 01.2023
WordPress Developer
VM3 Tech Solutions
02.2019 - 08.2020
Web Developer
Freelance
10.2018 - 02.2019
Associate Security Analyst
Cybernetiv Digital
07.2018 - 09.2018
Engineering Diploma - Computer Science And Engineering
Sanjay Ghodawat Institutes
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