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Project Manager and Senior Technical Lead with 11+ years of experience leading agile delivery, scoping, and high-quality engineering for global clients. I specialize in building custom WordPress and WooCommerce ecosystems, from architecture to deployment, with an emphasis on performance, security, and maintainability. I also optimize development and documentation workflows using AI (ChatGPT and Claude) to accelerate prototyping, debugging, and project tracking. My strength lies in converting Figma designs into pixel-perfect, scalable sites using Custom Post Types (CPT) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), while ensuring strong Core Web Vitals and smooth client communication.…Project Manager and Senior Technical Lead with 11+ years of experience leading agile delivery, scoping, and high-quality engineering for global clients. I specialize in building custom WordPress and WooCommerce ecosystems, from architecture to deployment, with an emphasis on performance, security, and maintainability. I also optimize development and documentation workflows using AI (ChatGPT and Claude) to accelerate prototyping, debugging, and project tracking. My strength lies in converting Figma designs into pixel-perfect, scalable sites using Custom Post Types (CPT) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), while ensuring strong Core Web Vitals and smooth client communication.

Mustafa Shikari

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Project Manager and Senior Technical Lead with 11+ years of experience leading agile delivery, scoping, and high-quality engineering for global clients. I specialize in building custom WordPress and WooCommerce ecosystems, from architecture to deployment, with an emphasis on performance, security, and maintainability. I also optimize development and documentation workflows using AI (ChatGPT and Claude) to accelerate prototyping, debugging, and project tracking. My strength lies in converting Figma designs into pixel-perfect, scalable sites using Custom Post Types (CPT) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), while ensuring strong Core Web Vitals and smooth client communication.…Project Manager and Senior Technical Lead with 11+ years of experience leading agile delivery, scoping, and high-quality engineering for global clients. I specialize in building custom WordPress and WooCommerce ecosystems, from architecture to deployment, with an emphasis on performance, security, and maintainability. I also optimize development and documentation workflows using AI (ChatGPT and Claude) to accelerate prototyping, debugging, and project tracking. My strength lies in converting Figma designs into pixel-perfect, scalable sites using Custom Post Types (CPT) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), while ensuring strong Core Web Vitals and smooth client communication.

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Project Manager and Senior Technical Lead with 11+ years of experience leading agile delivery, scoping, and high-quality engineering for global clients. I specialize in building custom WordPress and WooCommerce ecosystems, from architecture to deployment, with an emphasis on performance, security, and maintainability.

I also optimize development and documentation workflows using AI (ChatGPT and Claude) to accelerate prototyping, debugging, and project tracking. My strength lies in converting Figma designs into pixel-perfect, scalable sites using Custom Post Types (CPT) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), while ensuring strong Core Web Vitals and smooth client communication.

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Work Experience

Project Manager at UniqueEyes Web Solution

May 1, 2024 - Present

Orchestrate complete web project lifecycles from discovery and technical scoping through deployment and delivery. Integrated AI workflows (ChatGPT & Claude) into project initiation, reducing documentation and scoping timelines by ~30%. Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) to align execution with business objectives, manage client/stakeholder communications, resource planning, risk management, and delivery timelines.

Team Leader Developer at Supervised an engineering team (company not specified)

January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024

Supervised engineering team through sprints, technical execution, code reviews, and high-quality deployments. Introduced AI-driven debugging protocols using LLMs to improve development velocity and reduce staging errors. Optimized task delegation schedules to maintain milestone timelines and collaborate effectively with web UI/UX designers. Served as primary technical point-of-contact for international enterprise clients across UAE, US, and regional markets.

Team Leader Developer at Supervised engineering team (company not specified in resume)

January 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024

Supervised engineering team through sprint execution, technical delivery, code reviews, and deployment quality standards. Introduced AI-driven debugging protocols and code review standards using LLMs to improve velocity and reduce staging errors. Optimized task delegation and collaborated with web UI/UX designers; acted as primary technical point-of-contact for international enterprise clients across UAE and US.

Sr. WordPress Developer at Company not specified

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Led core architecture and back-end engineering for complex custom WordPress and high-transaction WooCommerce initiatives. Used AI (ChatGPT) to safely prototype PHP functions and refactor legacy plugin logic. Oversaw large-scale Figma-to-WordPress conversions by mapping designs into CPT and highly configurable ACF schemas. Optimized server environments, asset loading, and page layouts, improving load times by ~40–60% for strong Core Web Vitals.

Sr. WordPress Developer at Company not specified in resume

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Led core architecture and back-end engineering for complex custom WordPress and high-transaction WooCommerce initiatives. Used AI models (ChatGPT) for safe prototyping and refactoring of legacy plugin logic. Managed large-scale Figma-to-WordPress conversions using CPT and highly configurable ACF schemas. Optimized server environments, asset loading, and layouts, improving page load times by ~40–60% for Core Web Vitals.

Web / WordPress Developer at Company not specified

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Developed tailor-made WordPress platforms translating secure, responsive design specs into production-ready code. Executed pixel-perfect Figma-to-WordPress transitions with custom theme logic and flexible field schemas (ACF/CPT). Managed styling adjustments, responsive behavior, and custom plugin patches; performed cross-browser checks and supported SEO/conversion-focused portal rollouts.

Web / WordPress Developer at Company not specified in resume

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Developed tailored WordPress platforms from design specifications with secure, responsive, SEO-friendly implementations. Delivered pixel-perfect Figma-to-WordPress transitions with custom theme logic and flexible ACF/CPT field schemas. Performed responsive behavior fixes, custom plugin patches, and cross-browser checks while supporting staging/production maintenance and localized bug resolution.

Junior Web Developer at Company not specified

November 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Supported senior engineers with staging updates, production maintenance, and resolving frontend visual issues and backend processing anomalies. Built foundational skills across HTML5, CSS3, responsive Bootstrap, JavaScript basics, and theme structure configurations through hands-on debugging and fixes.

Junior Web Developer at Company not specified in resume

November 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Supported senior engineers with staging updates, production maintenance, and ongoing support for multiple client WordPress portals. Built foundational skills in HTML5/CSS3, responsive Bootstrap, and JavaScript, and helped investigate/fix visual frontend issues and back-end processing anomalies across staging environments.

WordPress Developer at UniqueEyes Web Solution

January 1, 2015 - Present

Developed and maintained 50+ custom WordPress and WooCommerce websites for US, UAE, and India-based clients. Built scalable custom themes and backend systems using ACF and structured architecture. Improved website load speed by 40–60% through performance optimization and code refactoring. Integrated third-party APIs using WordPress REST API. Handled website migrations, server configurations, backups, and security hardening. Collaborated with designers and stakeholders to deliver pixel-perfect implementations.

Senior WordPress Developer

January 1, 2015 - Present

Senior WordPress Developer with 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, responsive websites and eCommerce solutions. Built custom themes and plugins, performed WooCommerce customization, and integrated WordPress REST API. Proficient in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, with strong knowledge of builders like Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg. Translated UI/UX designs from Figma or Adobe XD into pixel-perfect WordPress sites and ensured data security, backups, and ongoing maintenance. Led technical initiatives and mentored junior developers.

Senior WordPress Developer at UniqueEyes Web Solution

January 1, 2015 - Present

Drove design and development of high-quality, responsive websites and eCommerce solutions. Specialized in custom theme and plugin development, WooCommerce customization, and WordPress REST API integration. Proficient in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, with strong experience using page builders like Elementor, Divi, and Gutenberg. Translated UI/UX designs from Figma, XD, or Sketch into fully functional, pixel-perfect WordPress websites. Ensured security and backup strategies, malware prevention, and restoration plans. Communicated with clients to gather requirements, propose solutions, and manage ongoing maintenance.

Senior WordPress Developer at UniqueEyes Web Solution

January 1, 2015 - Present

Developed and maintained custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to client requirements and business goals. Optimized website performance, improved load times, Core Web Vitals, and overall site efficiency. Mobile-first, responsive designs for cross-device compatibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, marketers, and backend developers to deliver high-quality web solutions. Implemented best practices for SEO, accessibility (WCAG), and security hardening. Conducted regular website audits, debugging, and performance monitoring. Migrated and maintained WordPress sites across hosting environments (cPanel, VPS, and cloud-based servers). Customized and extended functionality using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WooCommerce, and Elementor/Divi/ Beaver Builder Editor. Implemented custom post types, taxonomies, and REST API endpoints for scalable data management. Provided technical leadership, mentoring junior developers and reviewing code for quality assurance.

WordPress Developer

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Developed and maintained custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to client requirements and business goals. Optimized website performance, load times, Core Web Vitals, and overall site efficiency. Implemented mobile-first, responsive designs for cross-device compatibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, marketers, and backend developers to deliver robust web solutions. Implemented best practices for SEO, accessibility, and security; performed site migrations and ongoing maintenance.