I am Mani Nezafat, a seasoned senior full-stack WordPress developer with over 15 years of hands-on experience building robust WordPress CMS websites. I specialize in PHP, CSS, and JavaScript, and I’ve refined the art of turning complex designs into pixel-perfect, high-performance user interfaces. From custom post types and widgets to scalable multisite architectures, I stay focused on delivering exceptional experiences that meet business goals and accessibility standards. I love collaborating with design and product teams, adopting new technologies, and writing clean, maintainable code. My ongoing mission is to stay at the forefront of web development, surpass client expectations, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in WordPress and modern front-end development.

Mani Nezafat

I am Mani Nezafat, a seasoned senior full-stack WordPress developer with over 15 years of hands-on experience building robust WordPress CMS websites. I specialize in PHP, CSS, and JavaScript, and I’ve refined the art of turning complex designs into pixel-perfect, high-performance user interfaces. From custom post types and widgets to scalable multisite architectures, I stay focused on delivering exceptional experiences that meet business goals and accessibility standards. I love collaborating with design and product teams, adopting new technologies, and writing clean, maintainable code. My ongoing mission is to stay at the forefront of web development, surpass client expectations, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in WordPress and modern front-end development.

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I am Mani Nezafat, a seasoned senior full-stack WordPress developer with over 15 years of hands-on experience building robust WordPress CMS websites. I specialize in PHP, CSS, and JavaScript, and I’ve refined the art of turning complex designs into pixel-perfect, high-performance user interfaces. From custom post types and widgets to scalable multisite architectures, I stay focused on delivering exceptional experiences that meet business goals and accessibility standards.

I love collaborating with design and product teams, adopting new technologies, and writing clean, maintainable code. My ongoing mission is to stay at the forefront of web development, surpass client expectations, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in WordPress and modern front-end development.

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Language

German
Beginner
English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

WordPress Developer at Revpanda Group
October 1, 2023 - Present
Engineered custom WordPress themes and plugins using PHP, WordPress Core APIs, and advanced ACF integrations; designed scalable multisite architectures with multilingual and geo-targeting capabilities for high-traffic iGaming platforms; converted Figma design systems into modular frontend components (HTML5, SCSS, JavaScript/ES6); applied performance optimizations and conducted QA to ensure accessibility and cross-browser compatibility; maintained documentation and used Git/GitHub and Jira in Agile sprints.
Freelance Web Developer at Freelancer.com
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023
Designed and delivered WordPress websites from concept to production; translated design assets into component HTML/CSS/JS; leveraged WordPress core to customize admin and themes; built reusable code libraries; delivered SEO and AB testing strategies; implemented security measures and RESTful services; provided client training and ongoing support.
Chief Technology Officer at pargar
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Led requirements gathering and translated them into custom WordPress features and plugins; collaborated with design teams to implement responsive HTML/CSS/JS from Figma; optimized frontend performance and maintained code quality via Git and Jira; produced clear technical documentation and ensured compliant, scalable solutions.
Full-stack Developer at navan agency
October 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
WordPress theme and plugin development; customization of existing plugins/themes; hosting and maintenance; created new features for WordPress products; provided customer support and documented knowledge base; contributed to rapid delivery under tight deadlines.
Head of Software Engineering at madonad
March 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Led software engineering initiatives and analyzed requirements; designed and developed client websites with WordPress; optimized usability, SEO, speed, and accessibility; built responsive WordPress themes and multi-site deployments.
Head of Development at janospar
April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017
Directed development teams; analyzed requirements and delivered 80+ client websites with WordPress; built and customized themes/plugins; managed multi-site WordPress builds and ensured cross-device compatibility.
Senior Software Developer at safarpedia
May 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015
Delivered quality websites meeting coding standards and cross-browser compatibility; debugged issues, trained clients, and provided ongoing support; built robust, scalable solutions.
PHP Web Developer at nipco
January 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
PHP web development for dynamic sites; collaborated with teams to deliver secure, functional WordPress-based and non-WordPress solutions.
Full-stack Developer at pargar
February 1, 2008 - March 31, 2013
Full-stack development across WordPress and related technologies; multi-site deployments and end-to-end features.
Web Developer at pasargad company
January 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007
Web development leveraging PHP/HTML/CSS/JS to deliver business applications and client sites.
Hardware Technician at Eshragh system
February 1, 2003 - January 31, 2005
Hardware maintenance and technical support; troubleshooting and repairing computer hardware components.

Education

Engineer’s degree, Information Technology at Payame Noor University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Engineer’s degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Islamic Azad University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Computer Science Principles: The Internet
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Building with Google Gemini Advanced and Ultra
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Software Architecture Foundations
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Agile Foundations
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Organizing Your Remote Office for Maximum Productivity
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment