Hi, I’m Santanu Sabata, a results-driven WordPress Developer and Team Leader with 9+ years of experience delivering scalable WordPress and WooCommerce projects for clients worldwide. I specialize in custom themes and plugins, WooCommerce integration, and headless CMS architectures, with a strong focus on performance, security, and scalable architecture. In my leadership roles, I’ve guided cross-functional teams of 5–12 developers, driving on-time delivery, code quality, and client satisfaction through mentoring, Agile processes, and robust QA practices.

Santanu Sabata

Hi, I’m Santanu Sabata, a results-driven WordPress Developer and Team Leader with 9+ years of experience delivering scalable WordPress and WooCommerce projects for clients worldwide. I specialize in custom themes and plugins, WooCommerce integration, and headless CMS architectures, with a strong focus on performance, security, and scalable architecture. In my leadership roles, I’ve guided cross-functional teams of 5–12 developers, driving on-time delivery, code quality, and client satisfaction through mentoring, Agile processes, and robust QA practices.

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Hi, I’m Santanu Sabata, a results-driven WordPress Developer and Team Leader with 9+ years of experience delivering scalable WordPress and WooCommerce projects for clients worldwide. I specialize in custom themes and plugins, WooCommerce integration, and headless CMS architectures, with a strong focus on performance, security, and scalable architecture.

In my leadership roles, I’ve guided cross-functional teams of 5–12 developers, driving on-time delivery, code quality, and client satisfaction through mentoring, Agile processes, and robust QA practices.

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Work Experience

Team Leader – WordPress at iAmaze Consultant Pvt. Ltd.
March 1, 2020 - Present
Shipped 500+ WordPress & WooCommerce projects end-to-end with a 95%+ on-time delivery rate across concurrent workloads (5–8 projects). Drove a 40–60% improvement in page load performance through server-side caching, asset optimization, and WP Rocket/CDN configuration — average load time reduced to under 2 seconds. Engineered 50+ custom themes and plugins with zero critical post-launch defects in the last 18 months. Executed 500+ code reviews, reducing team bug rate by 25% and establishing coding standards adopted across the entire WordPress practice. Grew team capability from 4 to 12 developers; reduced onboarding time by 35% through mentoring and internal documentation. Spearheaded security hardening program (Wordfence, SSL, role hardening, audit logging) — zero major security incidents across managed sites. Increased e-commerce conversion rates by 20–30% via CartFlows funnel optimization, UX improvements, and A/B testing. Cut project turnaround time by 25% through Agile spr
Sr. WordPress Developer at Mpower It Services
May 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Delivered 15+ major product launches on schedule, maintaining a zero-overrun record across the engagement. Optimised site performance by up to 30% through image compression pipelines, lazy-loading, and database query refactoring. Reduced bugs and post-launch issues by 25% via structured peer review and pre-deployment testing checklists. Mentored junior developers; team productivity grew 20% within two quarters of implementing knowledge-sharing sessions. Enhanced website security posture for all projects, cutting vulnerability exposure and downtime incidents by 20–30%.
Web Developer - AML Compliance at Online Infocom Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2013 - April 1, 2020
Develop, customize, and maintain responsive websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. Design and implement custom themes and plugins based on client and business requirements. Optimize website performance, speed, and scalability for better user experience and SEO. Ensure website security by implementing best practices, regular updates, and vulnerability fixes. Deliver 120+ websites and eCommerce platforms with high performance and scalability; improved website load speed by 30–40% through performance optimization techniques.
Senior IT Infrastructure Project / Program Manager / PMO Manager (IT Service Delivery Manager) at Compaq Software Pvt. Ltd.
May 1, 2008 - February 1, 2013
Installed, configured, and maintained enterprise desktop applications; resolved 98% of technical issues on first contact. Implemented system optimizations improving performance by 20%. Conducted user training sessions to improve system adoption.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Himalayan University
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Qualifications

WordPress Developer Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Advanced WordPress Theme Development
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
WooCommerce Development Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
WordPress Security & Performance Optimization
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Advanced WordPress Debugging Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Enterprise WordPress Security Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services