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Syed (Shahzaib) Ahmad

Wordpress Developer

Syed Ahmad
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months
Dresden, Germany

Senior Web Developer

TU Dresden

  • Contributed significantly to enhancing the university’s digital presence through modern WordPress development, performance optimization, and scalable deployment strategies.
  • Designed and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployments across local, staging, and production environments.
  • Executed A/B tests on key landing pages, resulting in measurable improvements in user engagement and campaign performance.
  • Integrated Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and custom tracking solutions to drive data-informed design and content decisions.
  • Leveraged AI tools like ChatGPT through advanced prompt engineering to streamline development tasks, debug complex issues, and automate content optimization for SEO and documentation.
Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
1 year
Mannheim, Germany

Senior Full Stack Developer

Performance One

  • Experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in website development, static websites deployment, complex logic implementation, project management, and mentoring.
  • Proficient in optimizing performance, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration.
  • Committed to enhancing user experiences and delivering tailored web solutions.
  • Coordinate and guide web development projects for quality and timely delivery.
  • Identify and address design, functionality, and performance issues promptly.
  • Develop unique solutions tailored to specific project requirements.
  • Lead project management efforts, fostering team collaboration.
  • Produce detailed documentation for code, projects, and processes.
  • Optimize Page Speed with Core Web Vitals score for an enhanced user experience.
  • Conduct meetings for project coordination, progress updates, and client interactions.
  • Actively monitor server performance and uptime.
  • Mentor junior team members to support their professional development.
  • Tech stack not limited to: WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, Simply Static, REST API, Hetzner, FileZilla, PHP, NGINX/Apache Server/LS Server, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, domain and hosting management.
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
7 months
Berlin, Germany

Web Engineer

BREEZY | Algeacare

  • Joined Breezy as a Web Engineer working on website functionalities and features, developing local and staging environments, as well as CI/CD.
  • Developed staging environment for testing of the websites.
  • Developed deployment strategy for websites running on different servers.
  • Managed the website back-end including database and server integration.
  • Wrote and updated Confluence documentation.
  • Optimized website performance and improved Core Web Vitals reports.
  • Integrated and implemented tracking through Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics.
  • Performed A/B testing on landing pages.
  • Integrated Klaviyo marketing platform for automated marketing strategies.
  • Arranged meetings with stakeholders to discuss website design and functionalities.
  • Monitored website performance and uptime.
  • Troubleshot content issues and fixed bugs.
  • Improved website security to avoid vulnerabilities.
  • Tech stack not limited to: WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, REST API, Amazon Web Services, PHP, NGINX/Apache Server, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, domain and hosting management.
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
1 year 1 month
Berlin, Germany

WordPress Developer

Grips Intelligence

  • Wrote and updated detailed documentation.
  • Developed and designed websites and website architecture.
  • Managed the website back-end including database and server integration.
  • Developed blog page.
  • Met with stakeholders to discuss website design and functionalities.
  • Monitored website performance.
  • Troubleshot content issues and fixed bugs in code.
  • Deployed code on GitHub.
  • Enhanced website security.
  • Set up staging environment for testing.
  • Tech stack not limited to: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, PHP with MySQL, WordPress, Elementor, FileZilla, domain and hosting management.
Nov 2020 - Sep 2021
11 months
Berlin, Germany

Full-Stack Web Developer

Oceans Apart

  • Wrote official documentation to help developers set up WordPress local development with Lando and Docker.
  • Wrote documentation to set up Lando under WSL2 for better local development performance.
  • Worked on WordPress multisite to add features like showing delivery time on products, dynamically showing similar products in different languages, product variation swatches, and integrated payment methods.
  • Developed custom plugins under PSR-2 coding standards to add various website functionalities.
  • Tech stack not limited to: WordPress and WooCommerce, REST API, Amazon Web Services, PHP, NGINX/Apache Server, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Lando, Docker Engine, WSL2, PuTTY, PuTTYgen, Git, Bitbucket, Ubuntu LTS.
Aug 2019 - Nov 2020
1 year 4 months
Berlin, Germany

Software Engineer and IT

mindR

  • Developed company’s new website along with a video data collection webpage for research and analysis of personality traits to ease the HR hiring process.
  • Developed an Android app for video data collection with questionnaire.
  • Tech stack not limited to: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP with MySQL, WordPress, AWS, Android Studio, Java.
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
1 year 2 months
Berlin, Germany

Software Engineer

ING Büro König

  • Implemented algorithm for rendering images with client’s logo according to respective dimensions and resolutions for professional print output.
  • Improved the system and engine using C language and web development to enhance overall system efficiency.
  • Created website modules with tech stack not limited to: C, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP with MySQL.
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
1 year 5 months
Auckland, New Zealand

Android Developer

SAND WORKS INC. LTD

  • Developed, designed, implemented, and delivered websites, software, and applications to fulfill customer requirements using WordPress, Android, and Java technologies.
  • Modified software, websites, and applications as per requirements, including uploading and publishing apps and websites.
  • Provided maintenance and improvements for software, websites, and applications throughout the software life cycle.
  • Tech stack not limited to: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP with MySQL, WordPress, Android Studio, Java.
May 2015 - Feb 2017
1 year 10 months
Karachi, Pakistan

Software Developer (Android Developer)

SAMAA TV

  • Developed Samaa TV’s first Android application, now with over 1 million active users.
  • Created and tested features to improve user experience, including live video/audio streams, menu settings, breaking news ticker, and dual language functionality, leading to a 4.2 app rating.
  • Improved revenue by implementing DFP/AdSense banners and utilizing Google Analytics.
  • Tech stack not limited to: Android Studio, Java, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP with MySQL, WordPress.
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
3 months
Warsaw, Poland

International Volunteer Fellow

AIESEC

  • Conducted and led English workshops across three kindergarten classrooms, developing interactive ways to teach English to non-native speakers.
  • Collaborated with international teachers to develop cultural games and create teaching workbooks for future teachers.
Aug 2014 - May 2015
10 months
Scottsdale, United States

Frontend Developer

Silverhawk Realty

  • Offered freelance position at luxury real estate website following excellent internship performance.
  • Developed visually appealing website and wrote cross-browser compliant code in XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript, providing ongoing maintenance and improvements.
  • Coordinated directly with client, consistently communicating progress and key project milestones.
  • Designed website logos, banners, and enhanced images and video functionality for luxury real estate websites.
  • Tech stack not limited to: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP with MySQL, WordPress.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (7 years), Media and Entertainment (2 years), Education (1.5 years), and Real Estate (1 year).

Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Education
Real Estate

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (11 years), Product Development (8 years), Marketing (2 years), Research and Development (1.5 years), and Project Management (1 year).

Information Technology
Product Development
Marketing
Research and Development
Project Management

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Elementary

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Where is Syed based?

Syed is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Syed speak?

Syed speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Syed have?

Syed has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Syed has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Syed may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Syed be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Syed would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Web Developer, Senior Full Stack Developer, Web Engineer.

What is Syed's latest experience?

Syed's most recent position is Senior Web Developer at TU Dresden.

What companies has Syed worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Syed has worked for TU Dresden, Performance One, BREEZY | Algeacare, Grips Intelligence, and Oceans Apart.

Which industries is Syed most experienced in?

Syed is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Education. Syed also has some experience in Real Estate.

Which business areas is Syed most experienced in?

Syed is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Marketing. Syed also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) and Project Management.

Which industries has Syed worked in recently?

Syed has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Education.

Which business areas has Syed worked in recently?

Syed has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Marketing, and Product Development.

What is the availability of Syed?

Syed is immediately available for suitable projects.

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