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I'm Aakash Kumar Darji, a senior full-stack web developer with 11+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise and government web platforms across consulting, public-sector, and freelancing environments. I specialize in WordPress architecture, custom plugin development, and Angular-based front ends, and I've led cloud migrations to Azure, CI/CD automation, and performance optimization for high-traffic apps. I pride myself on delivering accessible, WCAG-compliant solutions and modernizing legacy systems, working collaboratively in Agile teams to turn complex requirements into reliable digital services. Outside of project work, I enjoy solving architectural challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering user-friendly interfaces that scale. I aim to continuously learn new technologies and apply them to real-world problems that improve public and enterprise digital services.…I'm Aakash Kumar Darji, a senior full-stack web developer with 11+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise and government web platforms across consulting, public-sector, and freelancing environments. I specialize in WordPress architecture, custom plugin development, and Angular-based front ends, and I've led cloud migrations to Azure, CI/CD automation, and performance optimization for high-traffic apps. I pride myself on delivering accessible, WCAG-compliant solutions and modernizing legacy systems, working collaboratively in Agile teams to turn complex requirements into reliable digital services. Outside of project work, I enjoy solving architectural challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering user-friendly interfaces that scale. I aim to continuously learn new technologies and apply them to real-world problems that improve public and enterprise digital services.

Aakash Kumar Darji

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Front-End Developer, +3

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I'm Aakash Kumar Darji, a senior full-stack web developer with 11+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise and government web platforms across consulting, public-sector, and freelancing environments. I specialize in WordPress architecture, custom plugin development, and Angular-based front ends, and I've led cloud migrations to Azure, CI/CD automation, and performance optimization for high-traffic apps. I pride myself on delivering accessible, WCAG-compliant solutions and modernizing legacy systems, working collaboratively in Agile teams to turn complex requirements into reliable digital services. Outside of project work, I enjoy solving architectural challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering user-friendly interfaces that scale. I aim to continuously learn new technologies and apply them to real-world problems that improve public and enterprise digital services.…I'm Aakash Kumar Darji, a senior full-stack web developer with 11+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise and government web platforms across consulting, public-sector, and freelancing environments. I specialize in WordPress architecture, custom plugin development, and Angular-based front ends, and I've led cloud migrations to Azure, CI/CD automation, and performance optimization for high-traffic apps. I pride myself on delivering accessible, WCAG-compliant solutions and modernizing legacy systems, working collaboratively in Agile teams to turn complex requirements into reliable digital services. Outside of project work, I enjoy solving architectural challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering user-friendly interfaces that scale. I aim to continuously learn new technologies and apply them to real-world problems that improve public and enterprise digital services.

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I’m Aakash Kumar Darji, a senior full-stack web developer with 11+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise and government web platforms across consulting, public-sector, and freelancing environments. I specialize in WordPress architecture, custom plugin development, and Angular-based front ends, and I’ve led cloud migrations to Azure, CI/CD automation, and performance optimization for high-traffic apps. I pride myself on delivering accessible, WCAG-compliant solutions and modernizing legacy systems, working collaboratively in Agile teams to turn complex requirements into reliable digital services.

Outside of project work, I enjoy solving architectural challenges, optimizing performance, and delivering user-friendly interfaces that scale. I aim to continuously learn new technologies and apply them to real-world problems that improve public and enterprise digital services.

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Senior Software Developer at Social Assistance ExtraNet

July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Migrated a legacy WordPress site to Azure WordPress App Service, improving scalability, security, and reliability. Implemented SAS-token-based Azure Blob Storage for private assets, integrated Azure Key Vault for secrets, and enabled Azure AD-based SSO via WPO365. Upgraded WordPress core, themes, and plugins with zero data loss. Optimized performance with W3 Total Cache and MySQL indexing. Implemented CI/CD pipelines and Azure Application Insights for monitoring and diagnostics. Tuned Nginx and ensured AO/ WCAG compliance across frontend components.

Senior Software Developer

July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Migrated a legacy WordPress site to Azure WordPress App Service, improving scalability, security, and reliability. Customized Azure Blob Storage for private containers using SAS tokens. Implemented secure secrets management with Azure Key Vault. Integrated Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) single sign-on for WordPress via WPO365. Upgraded WordPress core, themes, and plugins with zero data loss. Optimized performance using W3 Total Cache, MySQL indexing, and query optimization. Implemented CI/CD pipelines and integrated Azure Application Insights for monitoring and diagnostics. Tuned Nginx configurations and ensured AO/ WCAG compliance across frontend components.

Senior Front-End WordPress/Angular Developer at Ministry of Transportation (EOIS project)

April 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025

Designed, developed, and maintained enterprise-scale WordPress and Angular applications supporting Employment Ontario programs. Customized WordPress plugins (JS Support Ticketing, Better Notifications for WP, My Calendar, Formidable) and built responsive UI components. Integrated SendGrid Web API to optimize high-volume email workflows. Modernized Red Hat servers and Apache/PHP/MySQL stack; integrated Skills Development Fund functionality into the myEOIS platform. Provided system debugging and support, ensured AODA/WCAG compliance, and worked within Agile teams.

Senior Front-End WordPress/Angular Developer

April 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025

Designed, developed, and maintained enterprise-scale WordPress and Angular applications supporting Employment Ontario programs. Customized and extended WordPress plugins (JS Support Ticketing, Better Notifications for WP, My Calendar, Formidable). Built custom WordPress plugins and responsive UI components using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and Bootstrap. Optimized high-volume email workflows by integrating the SendGrid Web API. Collaborated with infrastructure teams to upgrade Red Hat servers and modernize Apache, PHP, and MySQL. Integrated Skills Development Fund functionality into the myEOIS platform. Ensured AODA/WCAG accessibility and worked within Agile teams.

Senior Solution Engineer → Solution Developer → WordPress Developer at Ministry of Transportation (EOIS project)

November 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025

Designed, developed, and enhanced accessible, enterprise-grade web applications for multiple clients in consulting engagements. Led front-end architecture and UI implementation using WordPress and Angular. Developed and customized WordPress themes and plugins, while providing technical troubleshooting and operational support for migrations and upgrades. Contributed to full-solution development across diverse technology stacks and collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.

Senior Solution Engineer / Solution Developer / WordPress Developer

November 1, 2019 - April 1, 2025

Designed, developed, and enhanced accessible, enterprise-grade web applications for multiple clients in consulting engagements. Led front-end architecture and UI implementation using WordPress and Angular. Developed and customized WordPress themes and plugins, while managing and maintaining existing WordPress platforms. Provided technical troubleshooting and operational support for application implementation, data migration, and system upgrades. Contributed to full-solution development across diverse technology stacks, integrating frontend and backend components. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile environments and ensured solutions met accessibility standards.

Freelance Full Stack Web Developer at Self-Employed / Freelance

June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2019

Delivered 50+ production WordPress and e-commerce solutions for global clients. Built and customized WordPress themes and plugins; developed on WooCommerce, Magento, and PrestaShop. Converted PSD designs to responsive HTML/CSS and WordPress themes. Integrated payment gateways and domain APIs, and implemented custom business logic with PHP and JavaScript. Optimized performance via PHP tuning, complex MySQL queries, and jQuery/AJAX enhancements.

Freelance Full Stack Web Developer

June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2019

Delivered 50+ production WordPress and e-commerce solutions for global clients via Upwork, maintaining high client ratings. Developed and customized WordPress themes and plugins; built e-commerce platforms using WooCommerce, Magento, and PrestaShop. Converted PSD designs to responsive HTML/CSS and WordPress themes. Integrated payment gateways and third-party APIs (Stripe, PayPal, domain APIs); implemented custom business logic with PHP and JavaScript. Optimized performance with PHP tuning, complex MySQL queries, and jQuery/AJAX enhancements.

Junior Web Developer

December 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016

Developed PHP/MySQL web applications and CMS-driven solutions. Built and customized WordPress, Magento, and PrestaShop websites; theme and plugin development. Converted PSDs to HTML/CSS and PSD to WordPress with responsive, cross-browser compatibility. Integrated Stripe, PayPal, and eNom APIs for payments and domain management. Optimized complex MySQL queries and frontend interactions with jQuery/AJAX.