I am a mid-senior WordPress developer with a cybersecurity backbone. I design and harden custom themes and plugins, tune Core Web Vitals, and align UX with SEO to grow organic traffic. Recent results include a 15% lift in organic traffic, 40% faster load times, and automation that cut manual work by 60%. I thrive leading cross-functional delivery and translating business goals into clean, maintainable code. I enjoy collaborating with design, content, and security teams to deliver accessible, scalable solutions and to help clients achieve their digital goals.

Elias Al Balaa

I am a mid-senior WordPress developer with a cybersecurity backbone. I design and harden custom themes and plugins, tune Core Web Vitals, and align UX with SEO to grow organic traffic. Recent results include a 15% lift in organic traffic, 40% faster load times, and automation that cut manual work by 60%. I thrive leading cross-functional delivery and translating business goals into clean, maintainable code. I enjoy collaborating with design, content, and security teams to deliver accessible, scalable solutions and to help clients achieve their digital goals.

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I am a mid-senior WordPress developer with a cybersecurity backbone. I design and harden custom themes and plugins, tune Core Web Vitals, and align UX with SEO to grow organic traffic. Recent results include a 15% lift in organic traffic, 40% faster load times, and automation that cut manual work by 60%. I thrive leading cross-functional delivery and translating business goals into clean, maintainable code.

I enjoy collaborating with design, content, and security teams to deliver accessible, scalable solutions and to help clients achieve their digital goals.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Mid Senior WordPress Developer at KLEVlb
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Led custom WordPress theme and plugin projects, boosting site performance and security, resulting in a 15% increase in organic traffic. Optimized website architectures emphasizing user experience and SEO best practices. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate design and functionality.
Python Coding Teacher (Part-Time) at Cranium
August 1, 2022 - Present
Created and implemented a comprehensive Python curriculum, teaching programming fundamentals to students aged 12-19. Mentored students in building web-based projects, significantly enhancing their coding skills and software development understanding.
Army Officer (Full-Time) at Lebanese Army
November 1, 2006 - Present
Directed IT operations at the Military Academy, significantly improving operational efficiency and cybersecurity standards. Managed technology integration, training a large team on cybersecurity best practices. Created and led the MOODLE Learning System implementation for the Military Academy from server setup to network configuration, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and streamlined workload.
Digital Technical Executive (Part-Time) at Regie Alfa
July 31, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Designed and launched creative digital campaigns with advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly contributing to a 5% increase in website revenue. Managed technical delivery and quality assurance of multiple web projects, ensuring timely and excellent outcomes.
Mid Senior WordPress Developer at KLEVlb
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Led custom WordPress theme and plugin projects, boosting site performance and security, resulting in a 15% increase in organic traffic. Optimized website architectures emphasizing user experience and SEO best practices. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate design and functionality.
Python Coding Teacher (Part-Time) at Cranium
August 1, 2022 - Present
Created and implemented a comprehensive Python curriculum, teaching programming fundamentals to students aged 12-19. Mentored students in building web-based projects, significantly enhancing their coding skills and software development understanding.
Army Officer (Full-Time) at Lebanese Army
November 1, 2006 - Present
Directed IT operations at the Military Academy, significantly improving operational efficiency and cybersecurity standards. Managed technology integration, training a large team on cybersecurity best practices. Created and led the MOODLE Learning System implementation for the Military Academy from server setup to network configuration, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency, significant cost savings, and streamlined workload.
Digital Technical Executive (Part-Time) at Regie Alfa
July 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Designed and launched creative digital campaigns with advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly contributing to a 5% increase in website revenue. Managed technical delivery and quality assurance of multiple web projects, ensuring timely and excellent outcomes.
Mid Senior WordPress Developer at KLEVlb
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Led custom WordPress theme and plugin projects, boosting site performance and security, which contributed to a 15% increase in organic traffic. Optimized website architectures with a strong focus on user experience and SEO best practices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate design and functionality.
Python Coding Teacher (Part-Time) at Cranium
August 1, 2022 - Present
Created and implemented a comprehensive Python curriculum, teaching programming fundamentals to students aged 12-19. Mentored students in building web-based projects, significantly enhancing their coding skills and understanding of software development.
Army Officer (Full-Time) at Lebanese Army
November 1, 2006 - Present
Directed IT operations at the Military Academy, improving operational efficiency and cybersecurity standards. Managed technology integration and trained a large team on cybersecurity best practices. Created and led the MOODLE Learning System implementation for the Military Academy from server setup to network configuration, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings.
Digital Technical Executive (Part-Time) at Regie Alfa
July 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Designed and launched creative digital campaigns with advanced HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly contributing to a 5% increase in website revenue. Managed technical delivery and quality assurance of multiple web projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
Core Curriculum Student at 42 Beirut
May 1, 2024 - Present
Mid Senior WordPress Developer at KLEVlb
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Led custom WordPress theme and plugin projects, boosting site performance and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate design and functionality.
Python Coding Teacher (Part-Time) at Cranium
August 1, 2022 - Present
Created and implemented a comprehensive Python curriculum for students aged 12-19 and mentored projects to improve coding skills.
Army Officer (Full-Time) at Lebanese Army
November 1, 2006 - Present
Directed IT operations at the Military Academy, improved cybersecurity standards, and led MOODLE Learning System implementation from server setup to network configuration.
Digital Technical Executive (Part-Time) at Regie Alfa
July 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Designed and launched digital campaigns with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, contributing to revenue growth; managed QA and delivery of multiple web projects.
Mid-Senior WordPress Developer at KLEVlb
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Led custom WordPress theme and plugin projects, improving security and performance and contributing to a 15% increase in organic traffic. Optimized Core Web Vitals and page speed through caching, asset strategy, and database tuning, reducing load times by ~40%. Collaborated with design and content teams to ship SEO-friendly, accessible interfaces.
Digital Technical Executive (Part-Time) at Regie Alfa
July 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Designed and launched web campaigns using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; contributed to a 5% lift in website revenue. Owned technical delivery and QA across multiple web projects to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
Python Coding Teacher (Part-Time) at Cranium
August 1, 2022 - Present
Built and delivered a Python curriculum for students aged 12–19 covering programming fundamentals and web projects. Mentored students on software craftsmanship and problem-solving through hands-on projects.
Army Officer (Full-Time) at Lebanese Army
November 1, 2006 - Present
Directed IT operations at the Military Academy; improved operational efficiency and cybersecurity standards. Created and led a full MOODLE LMS deployment from server setup to network configuration, reducing costs and streamlining workload. Trained a large team on cybersecurity best practices and effective use of digital tools.

Education

Bachelor of Network and Security at Arab Open University (AOU)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Core Curriculum at 42 Beirut
May 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Bachelor of Network and Security at Arab Open University (AOU)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Core Curriculum at 42 Beirut
May 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Bachelor of Network and Security at Arab Open University (AOU)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Core Curriculum at 42 Beirut
May 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Bachelor at Arab Open University (AOU)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Core Curriculum Student at 42 Beirut
May 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025
B.S. in Network and Security at Arab Open University (AOU)
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Core Curriculum at 42 Beirut
May 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025

Qualifications

JavaScript Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
CSS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Software Engineer Intern Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
JavaScript Certificate ( HackerRank )
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
CSS Certificate ( HackerRank )
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Software Engineer Intern Certificate ( HackerRank )
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
JavaScript Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
CSS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Software Engineer Intern Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
JavaScript Certificate (HackerRank)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
CSS Certificate (HackerRank)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Software Engineer Intern Certificate (HackerRank)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
JavaScript Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
CSS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025
Software Engineer Intern Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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