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I'm Ahmed Khawaja, a detail-oriented professional with 12+ years in e-commerce, sales, and client contract management. I thrive at developing high-quality digital solutions and managing end-to-end client engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless experiences. I'm equipped with a strong technical foundation and a customer-centric approach, enabling me to draft and negotiate complex contracts, resolve issues effectively, and drive revenue growth. I enjoy leading web development initiatives, integrating systems, and delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals.…I'm Ahmed Khawaja, a detail-oriented professional with 12+ years in e-commerce, sales, and client contract management. I thrive at developing high-quality digital solutions and managing end-to-end client engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless experiences. I'm equipped with a strong technical foundation and a customer-centric approach, enabling me to draft and negotiate complex contracts, resolve issues effectively, and drive revenue growth. I enjoy leading web development initiatives, integrating systems, and delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals.

Ahmed Khawaja

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I'm Ahmed Khawaja, a detail-oriented professional with 12+ years in e-commerce, sales, and client contract management. I thrive at developing high-quality digital solutions and managing end-to-end client engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless experiences. I'm equipped with a strong technical foundation and a customer-centric approach, enabling me to draft and negotiate complex contracts, resolve issues effectively, and drive revenue growth. I enjoy leading web development initiatives, integrating systems, and delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals.…I'm Ahmed Khawaja, a detail-oriented professional with 12+ years in e-commerce, sales, and client contract management. I thrive at developing high-quality digital solutions and managing end-to-end client engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless experiences. I'm equipped with a strong technical foundation and a customer-centric approach, enabling me to draft and negotiate complex contracts, resolve issues effectively, and drive revenue growth. I enjoy leading web development initiatives, integrating systems, and delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals.

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I’m Ahmed Khawaja, a detail-oriented professional with 12+ years in e-commerce, sales, and client contract management. I thrive at developing high-quality digital solutions and managing end-to-end client engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless experiences.

I’m equipped with a strong technical foundation and a customer-centric approach, enabling me to draft and negotiate complex contracts, resolve issues effectively, and drive revenue growth. I enjoy leading web development initiatives, integrating systems, and delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals.

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Work Experience

Sales Specialist at Hardwood Design Centre

September 1, 2024 - Present

Consistently exceeded quarterly sales targets by over 20% through consultative selling and strong relationships with contractors, designers, and homeowners. Educated customers on hardwood and vinyl flooring benefits, installation, and maintenance, leading to a 30% increase in repeat business. Developed strategic sales plans for high-end flooring lines, resulting in 25% revenue growth. Collaborated with installation teams to ensure projects were delivered on-time with a 95% delivery rate. Conducted personalized in-home consultations achieving a 40% conversion rate from consultations to sales. Kept abreast of industry trends including eco-friendly and waterproof flooring.

Contract Web Developer at VevadeCo

August 1, 2023 - Present

Designed and developed over 50 custom WordPress websites with theme customization, plugin integration, and performance optimization, improving site speed and engagement by 40%. Built and maintained 20+ Shopify e-commerce stores with responsive design, SEO, and app integrations, driving a 30% increase in online sales. Expert in custom WordPress themes and plugins ensuring seamless alignment with client branding. Optimized Shopify stores for mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility, reducing bounce rates by 25%. Led website migrations to WordPress and Shopify with minimal downtime. Implemented advanced security measures to protect sites from vulnerabilities.

Team Lead at Fiera Cosmetics

March 31, 2023 - July 27, 2025

Led GitHub integration within Shopify for version control and collaboration. Managed hardcoded theme updates during Black Friday Cyber Monday, contributing to record sales. Launched improved Product Detail Page templates with custom snippets, enhancing UX. Optimized page load times by tweaking lazy-load parameters and compressing images. Collaborated with operations and quality teams to troubleshoot and enhance Shopify code. Spearheaded CloudFlare pages development using Astro framework. Developed PHP landing pages and custom URL discount display scripts. Worked with previous agencies to implement inherited code and A/B tested UX enhancements.

Web Development Lead at Valencia Theater Seating

July 31, 2022 - July 27, 2025

Led development, management, and optimization of Shopify stores and web infrastructure. Successfully migrated Shopify stores to Shopify Plus for scalability. Developed and launched stores targeting UK and Australia markets expanding international presence. Integrated advanced business systems including order status, warranty, reviews, A/B testing, payment options including cryptocurrency. Achieved 60% website load time reduction and improved Google PageSpeed scores to 92%, boosting user experience and SEO. Implemented a live sales module increasing sales by 30%. Designed affiliate marketing system creating new revenue streams. Ensured all web properties met accessibility compliance (AODA/WCAG).

Web Development Specialist at McMaster University

March 31, 2019 - July 27, 2025

Led design, development, and maintenance of university web properties with focus on high performance, security, and accessibility compliance. Optimized websites to achieve high Google PageSpeed scores improving user experience. Developed custom WordPress plugins tailored to institutional requirements. Conducted navigation and user experience research to inform redesigns. Strengthened security with server hardening and backup protocols. Collaborated with management and educational technology teams to align web strategy with institutional goals. Supported major institutional events with web and marketing needs.

Contract Web Developer at VevadeCo

August 1, 2023 - Present

Designed and developed 50+ custom WordPress websites with theme customization, plugin integration, and performance optimization; built and maintained 20+ Shopify stores with responsive design and third-party app integrations; created custom WordPress themes and plugins; enhanced mobile responsiveness and reduced bounce rates; migrated sites to WordPress or Shopify; deployed security measures including SSL, firewalls, and regular backups to safeguard sites.

Team Lead at Fiera Cosmetics

March 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025

Led GitHub integration within Shopify for version control and collaboration; managed daily theme-wide hardcoded updates during BFCM week; launched new PDP templates and added custom snippets to enhance UX; optimized page loads via lazy-loading and image compression; troubleshooted inherited code with Shopify Scripts; developed CloudFlare pages using the Astro framework; created PHP-based landing pages; implemented a discount-price display script when a discount UTM is in the URL; partnered with CRO to design and run A/B tests to improve conversions.

Web Development Lead at Valencia Theater Seating

July 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025

Spearheaded development, management, and optimization of all Shopify stores and web properties; led the transition from Shopify Advanced to Shopify Plus; launched two new stores for UK and Australia; integrated Order Status, Extended Warranty, Amazon Review Imports, A/B Testing, Pay-over-Time, and cryptocurrency payments; reduced load times by 60% and achieved Google PageSpeed scores around 92; implemented Live Sales module and an affiliate marketing system; contributed to video ads and marketing campaigns; ensured accessibility compliance under AODA/WCAG.

Web Development Specialist at McMaster University

March 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025

Led design, development, and maintenance of institutional web properties with emphasis on performance, security, and AODA compliance; implemented Google PageSpeed checks and optimization; developed custom WordPress plugins; conducted navigation studies to inform redesign; hardened security with server practices, backups, and monitoring; collaborated with management and Educational Technology teams to align web strategies with institutional goals; served on committees for events and marketing requirements.

High-Ticket Sales Specialist at Hardwood Design Centre

January 1, 2024 - Present

Managed end-to-end lifecycle for high-value contracts from initial consultation through implementation and post-sale support. Conducted consultative discovery, drafted and negotiated detailed contracts with clearly defined terms, and served as the primary client contact to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction. Achieved $1.1M in sales in 2024 through relationship-building and tailored solutions.

Contract Web Developer at VevadeCo

August 1, 2023 - Present

Designed and developed 50+ custom WordPress and Shopify sites, with meticulous theme customization, plugin integration, and performance optimization. Partnered with clients to migrate websites to new platforms, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.

Team Lead at Fiera Cosmetics

July 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025

Led GitHub integration for version control and rollback, demonstrating a systematic approach to managing changes and ensuring data accuracy. Collaborated with the CRO Lead to design and execute A/B tests, driving data-informed decisions that improved conversion rates.

Web Development Lead at Valencia Theater Seating

July 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025

Spearheaded the transition from Shopify Advanced to Shopify Plus, a complex project requiring meticulous planning and data migration. Integrated advanced business systems (Order Status, Extended Warranty, Payment Systems), showcasing an ability to manage and configure complex operational tools.

Web Development Specialist at McMaster University

March 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025

Ensured all web properties adhered to AODA/WCAG accessibility standards, demonstrating a strong commitment to compliance and detailed record-keeping for audits. Implemented Google PageSpeed checks and optimization protocols, highlighting a focus on process improvement and achieving performance targets.