Hi, I'm Fazly Cader, a senior web developer and project manager who loves turning complex requirements into clean, scalable web solutions. I specialize in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify, and enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products. Over the years I’ve led end-to-end projects, migrated data, set up infrastructure, and optimized performance, with a strong focus on practical results and clear communication with clients. I also enjoy mentoring junior developers and exploring new technologies.…

Fazly Cader

Hi, I'm Fazly Cader, a senior web developer and project manager who loves turning complex requirements into clean, scalable web solutions. I specialize in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify, and enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products. Over the years I’ve led end-to-end projects, migrated data, set up infrastructure, and optimized performance, with a strong focus on practical results and clear communication with clients. I also enjoy mentoring junior developers and exploring new technologies.…

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Hi, I’m Fazly Cader, a senior web developer and project manager who loves turning complex requirements into clean, scalable web solutions. I specialize in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify, and enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products.

Over the years I’ve led end-to-end projects, migrated data, set up infrastructure, and optimized performance, with a strong focus on practical results and clear communication with clients. I also enjoy mentoring junior developers and exploring new technologies.

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Skills

Experience Level

WooCommerce
Expert
WordPress
Expert
HTML5
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
PHP
Expert
Shopify
Expert
CSS
Expert
jQuery
Expert
MySQL
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Amazon Web Services
Intermediate
Docker
Intermediate
Jira
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Web Developer at Freelance / Multiple Clients
December 31, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Led full-stack web development for WordPress and WooCommerce projects, implemented API integrations, optimized performance, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for clients across diverse markets.
IT Project Coordinator at Michelin Sri Lanka Transport Management System (TMS)
December 31, 2021 - October 17, 2025
Assisted in requirement gathering, defined processes, and coordinated with Michelin IT teams. Conducted requirement gathering sessions and translated business needs into actionable technical specifications for the TMS project.
System Administrator / POS Specialist at Kandy Real IT (PVT) LTD
December 31, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Managed POS system features, ensured data integrity, minimized downtime, and supported seamless daily operations across multiple outlets.
Web Developer at Green Park Restaurant Chain
December 31, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Developed and customized WordPress/WooCommerce sites for hospitality clients, integrated payment gateways, and implemented performance and SEO optimizations.
Project Manager / Senior Web Developer at Ceylon Networks & Enterprise Solutions
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Built scalable WordPress and WooCommerce platforms for appliance retailers; delivered end-to-end web solutions; collaborated closely with designers, project managers, and stakeholders to achieve high-quality, profitable outcomes.
System Administrator at Maverick 2.0
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Managed POS systems across multiple branches; led installations, upgrades, and system troubleshooting.
Web Developer at Green Park Restaurant Chain
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Built WordPress websites with custom themes and plugins; integrated POS systems; improved UI for hotel management systems.
Web Developer at Real IT (PVT) Ltd
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Developed complex WooCommerce functionality including EMI calculators, custom checkout flows, and payment gateway integrations; created admin dashboards.
Senior Web Developer / Shopify & WooCommerce Specialist at Avalanche Digital Marketing
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed Shopify and WooCommerce integrations; built a custom Shopify calculator to switch between box quantity and square meters with optional wastage calculations; implemented meta fields, dynamic pricing concerns, and automated CRM-driven workflows.
Project Manager / Senior Web Developer at Real IT (PVT) Ltd
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Build, maintain, and scope WordPress and WooCommerce projects, including new builds, redesigns, and ongoing retainer work. Develop clean, maintainable, and scalable code using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and REST APIs. Liaise with clients and designers to translate requirements into functional solutions.
Web Developer / IT Specialist at Ceylon Networks & Enterprise Solutions
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Delivered Shopify, WooCommerce, and WordPress solutions; API integrations; data migrations; and infrastructure-related tasks.
Senior Web Developer / Shopify Developer at Avalanche Digital Marketing
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed Shopify-based e-commerce features, custom apps, and marketing workflows; led data migrations and implemented performance optimizations across client sites.

Education

BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering at London Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
HND in Software Engineering at Ceylon Networks & Enterprise Solution, Seeduwa
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (Top-up) at London Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
BTEC HND in Software Engineering at Pearson UK
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
HND in Software Engineering
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Travel & Hospitality
    BusinessAPI Integration Plugin (Australia)

    Created a WordPress plugin to register companies and ABNs via the Australian BusinessAPI
    using custom frontend forms.
    Implemented step-based workflows, modal data entry, and dynamic payload generation
    with conditional logic.
    Streamlined complex registration processes into a user-friendly guided experience.
    Technologies: WordPress, PHP, REST API, JavaScript

    MRI Vault API Integration (WordPress Plugin)

    Built a custom WordPress plugin integrating the MRI Vault REST API to display real-time
    property listings dynamically.
    Implemented shortcode-based filtering for Sale, Sold, and Off-Market properties with
    automatic categorisation logic.
    Reduced manual content management while improving data accuracy and site
    performance.
    Technologies: WordPress, PHP, REST API, JavaScript

    Custom Dynamic Promotion Badge System for Shopify

    Developed an automated Shopify promotion badge system to dynamically display live
    discounts and offers across product listings and detail pages.
    Implemented rule-based logic for percentage discounts, spend-and-save offers, and
    seasonal promotions without manual updates.
    Improved campaign execution speed and on-site engagement by reducing reliance on
    developer-led changes.
    Technologies: Shopify, Liquid, JavaScript, Theme Customisation

    Custom WooCommerce Order Dashboard

    Developed a standalone PHP dashboard to manage WooCommerce orders with custom
    payment status tracking.
    Integrated Zapier and WooCommerce APIs to synchronize order and payment data across
    systems.
    Enabled teams to monitor fulfillment progress and manually update payment confirmations.
    Technologies: PHP, MySQL, WooCommerce API, Zapier

    WooCommerce EMI Calculator Plugin

    Built a custom WooCommerce EMI calculator supporting multiple banks with dynamic
    installment plans and pricing logic.
    Implemented bank-specific payment methods, admin configuration panels, and secure
    licensing controls.
    Improved checkout flexibility and customer affordability for high-value products.
    Technologies: WordPress, WooCommerce, PHP, JavaScript

    Shopify Flooring Calculator

    Developed a custom Shopify calculator allowing users to switch between box quantity and
    m² with optional wastage calculations.
    Integrated Shopify metafields to dynamically apply pricing coefficients based on product
    category.
    Enhanced user experience and reduced ordering errors for bulk purchases.
    Technologies: Shopify, Liquid, JavaScript, Metafields