Sydney-based Technical Lead & Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) with over 10 years of international experience across the USA and Europe, delivering scalable WordPress platforms and leading cross-functional Agile teams. Strong background in backend architecture (PHP), performance optimisation, and stakeholder collaboration, with a consistent focus on aligning technical execution to business outcomes. Brings a commercially aware, product-driven approach to engineering leadership.

Ashish Bajagain

Sydney-based Technical Lead & Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) with over 10 years of international experience across the USA and Europe, delivering scalable WordPress platforms and leading cross-functional Agile teams. Strong background in backend architecture (PHP), performance optimisation, and stakeholder collaboration, with a consistent focus on aligning technical execution to business outcomes. Brings a commercially aware, product-driven approach to engineering leadership.

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Sydney-based Technical Lead & Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) with over 10 years of international experience across the USA and Europe, delivering scalable WordPress platforms and leading cross-functional Agile teams. Strong background in backend architecture (PHP), performance optimisation, and stakeholder collaboration, with a consistent focus on aligning technical execution to business outcomes. Brings a commercially aware, product-driven approach to engineering leadership.

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Language

English
Fluent
Nepali
Fluent
Hindi
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Work Experience

Technical Lead & WordPress Architect at Devfinity LLC
May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Led architecture of high-volume bespoke WordPress platforms (100k+ monthly users). Delivered 99.9% uptime through robust infrastructure design. Engineered custom API integrations (payments, CRM, logistics), improving operational efficiency by ~30%. Achieved 90–95+ PageSpeed scores by addressing database bottlenecks, asset optimization, and structured caching. Aligned technical strategy with business goals to deliver measurable value; improved client retention to ~95%. Managed two-week sprints with 90–95% delivery reliability and reduced scope creep. Mentored developers and integrated AI-assisted workflows (GitHub Copilot) to boost delivery velocity by 20–25% and reduce post-release defects by 25%.
Sr. Backend Developer at Pigment AB
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2021
- Led end-to-end architecture and delivery of enterprise-grade WordPress platforms supporting high-volume subscription-based e-commerce operations. - Translated complex cross-functional requirements into scalable technical solutions, unifying sales, marketing, logistics, finance, and support within a customised WordPress ecosystem. - Built automated workflows for subscriptions, ERP accounting, and digital access, reducing manual processing and improving operational efficiency. - Defined platform architecture and coding standards to ensure maintainability, scalability, and long-term system integrity. - Achieved 90+ PageSpeed performance across high-traffic platforms by resolving database bottlenecks, optimising assets, and implementing structured caching strategies.
Principal Web Developer at Yabees Pvt. Ltd.
November 2, 2014 - December 2, 2016
Led development of client websites, establishing development standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver WordPress-based solutions. Mentored junior developers and ensured timely project deliveries.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Sikkim Manipal University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Master of Science in Information Technology at Sikkim Manipal University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services