Hi, I'm Sirwan Qutbi, a versatile full-stack developer with extensive experience building projects using WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, and PHP. I enjoy creating custom themes, plugins, and developing robust systems that solve real-world problems. One of my proudest achievements was collaborating with the NHS and University of London on a clinical trial database management system. I have a strong background working across diverse industries including healthcare, e-commerce, and telecom, which has helped me develop a comprehensive skill set including front-end and back-end development, server administration, and API integrations. I’m always keen to take on new challenges and contribute to meaningful projects.

Sirwan Qutbi

Hi, I'm Sirwan Qutbi, a versatile full-stack developer with extensive experience building projects using WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, and PHP. I enjoy creating custom themes, plugins, and developing robust systems that solve real-world problems. One of my proudest achievements was collaborating with the NHS and University of London on a clinical trial database management system. I have a strong background working across diverse industries including healthcare, e-commerce, and telecom, which has helped me develop a comprehensive skill set including front-end and back-end development, server administration, and API integrations. I’m always keen to take on new challenges and contribute to meaningful projects.

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Hi, I’m Sirwan Qutbi, a versatile full-stack developer with extensive experience building projects using WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, and PHP. I enjoy creating custom themes, plugins, and developing robust systems that solve real-world problems. One of my proudest achievements was collaborating with the NHS and University of London on a clinical trial database management system.

I have a strong background working across diverse industries including healthcare, e-commerce, and telecom, which has helped me develop a comprehensive skill set including front-end and back-end development, server administration, and API integrations. I’m always keen to take on new challenges and contribute to meaningful projects.

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Language

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Work Experience

Creator of Cast Message at CastMessage.com
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed Cast Message, a SaaS platform for SMS reminders using Laravel and Eloquent ORM. Integrated Twilio API for SMS texting and Stripe API for subscription payment management.
Developer at Digital Select
July 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Programmed Asterisk telecom dial plans using TypeScript with NodeJs ARI and SQL queries. Managed Linux server administration and cloud infrastructure on AWS EC2. Developed client portal with PHP & Laravel 10 linked to remote database.
WordPress Developer at Snack Media
February 28, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Maintained and built WordPress sites from FIGMA designs. Created reusable WordPress themes using PHP, Twig templating, ACF-Pro, TailwindCSS, and Docker. Deployed projects via BitBucket Pipelines. Contributed to high-traffic sports site GIVEMESPORT.COM.
Full-Stack Developer at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
September 30, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Built Laravel-powered clinical trial management systems for hospitals and statisticians to facilitate new medicine trials. Used PHP, CakePHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and Linux environment. Managed vHost configurations, SSL installation, bug fixes, and automated audit compliance.
Full-stack WooCommerce & WordPress Developer at Alter London
July 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Developed plugins and modified themes for WooCommerce and WordPress with focus on UI/UX and conversion rate. Maintained e-commerce stores containing 14,000 shared products for a furniture manufacturing company.
PHP Developer at Drink Supermarket
June 30, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Developed Magento 1.9 extensions and modifications for an online drinks store. Supported cloud services on AWS including HHVM and Nginx. Monitored server logs and analytics.
PHP Developer / Full-stack Developer at Watertron
October 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Developed backend using CodeIgniter MVC framework and PHP 7+. Front-end work included WordPress theme & plugin development using PHP, HTML5, CSS, Sass, Bootstrap, and jQuery. Created landing pages, microsites, and advertisement banners.
Lead Designer / Developer at OptiCommerce
September 30, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Led project design and managed outsourced programmers. Developed WordPress pages and microsites in PHP. Conducted quality assurance of code and user interfaces including A/B testing.
Architectural Assistant at JC Architecture
August 31, 2014 - July 30, 2025
Produced award-winning interior design illustrations and perspective renders using Photoshop and 3Ds Max. Created concept illustrations for design proposals.
Creator / Developer at CastMessage.com
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created Cast Message - my own SaaS for SMS reminders using Laravel and Eloquent ORM. Integrated Twilio API for SMS texting and Stripe API for subscription payment integration.
Developer at Digital Select
July 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Programmed Asterisk telecom dial plans in TypeScript with NodeJs ARI and SQL queries. Managed Linux server administration, AWS EC2 cloud infrastructure setup for telecom servers and web apps. Developed PHP & Laravel 10 client portal with existing remote database.
WordPress Developer at Snack Media
February 28, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Maintained and built WordPress sites from FIGMA designs. Built reusable WordPress themes using PHP, Twig templating, ACF-Pro, TailwindCSS, Docker, Gutenberg Blocks. Developed and maintained high-traffic monetized sports website GIVEMESPORT.COM.
Full Stack Developer at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
September 30, 2021 - July 30, 2025
Built Laravel-powered clinical trial management systems for hospitals and statisticians. Used PHP, CakePHP, Laravel, MySQL, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery. Managed server configuration (Apache 2.4 on Centos 7), SSL certificates, bug fixing, and automated audit processes for compliance regulations.
Full-Stack WooCommerce & WordPress Developer at Alter London
July 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Developed and maintained plugins and modified themes for WooCommerce & WordPress with emphasis on UI/UX and conversion rates. Managed 3 e-commerce stores with 14,000 shared products.
PHP Developer at Drink Supermarket
June 30, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Developed Magento 1.9 extensions and maintained existing extensions. Managed AWS services with HHVM, Nginx. Monitored error logs and analytics.
PHP Developer / Full-Stack Developer at Watertron
October 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Full-stack development using CodeIgniter PHP framework and front-end WordPress development with PHP, HTML5, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, and jQuery. Developed and integrated landing pages, microsites, and advertisement banners.
Lead Designer / Developer at OptiCommerce
September 30, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Led design and project completion with outsourced programmers. Designed and coded WordPress pages and microsites in PHP. Conducted quality assurance of UI for campaign conversions using A/B testing.
Architectural Assistant at JC Architecture
August 31, 2014 - July 30, 2025
Created award-winning illustrations for interior design projects using Photoshop and 3Ds Max. Produced perspective renders and concept illustrations for architectural proposals.
Creator of Cast Message at CastMessage.com
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creator of CastMessage.com, a SaaS platform for SMS reminders. Responsibilities included Laravel and Eloquent ORM design and development, integration of Twilio API for SMS texting, and Stripe API for subscription payment management.
Developer at Digital Select
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Worked with Asterisk telecom programming language for dial plans, developing dial plans in TypeScript with NodeJs ARI and SQL queries. Handled Linux server administration and maintenance including AWS EC2 and cloud infrastructure setup. Developed client portals using PHP and Laravel 10 with remote database integration.
WordPress Developer at Snack Media
February 28, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Maintained and built WordPress sites from FIGMA designs. Built reusable WordPress themes using PHP, Twig templating, ACF-Pro, TailwindCSS, Docker, Gutenberg Blocks with BitBucket Pipelines deployment. Developed GIVEMESPORT.COM, a high-traffic, heavily monetized sports website.
Full Stack Developer at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
September 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Developed clinical trial management systems powered by Laravel for hospitals and statisticians to trial new medicines. Used PHP, CakePHP, Laravel, MySQL, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery. Managed Linux server and Apache vHost configurations including SSL certificates. Automated audit processes for compliance.
Full-Stack WooCommerce & WordPress Developer at Alter London
July 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Worked in a furniture manufacturing company developing and maintaining WooCommerce and WordPress websites. Built plugins, modified themes emphasizing UI/UX and conversion rate optimization. Maintained three e-commerce stores with 14,000 shared products.
PHP Developer at Drink Supermarket
June 30, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Developed Magento 1.9 extensions and modified existing ones using PHP. Worked with Amazon AWS servicing HHVM and Nginx, monitored error logs and analytics.
PHP Developer / Full Stack Developer at Watertron
October 31, 2017 - July 31, 2025
Developed using CodeIgniter MVC framework with PHP 7+. Front-end WordPress development with PHP, HTML5, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, and jQuery. Created landing pages, microsites, and advertisement banners.
Lead Designer / Developer at OptiCommerce
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Led design and managed completion of various projects with outsourced programmers. Designed and coded WordPress pages and microsites, QA'ed programmers' work, and optimized user interfaces for campaign conversions via A/B testing.
Architectural Assistant at JC Architecture
August 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Architectural assistant in Taipei, Taiwan. Created award-winning illustrations for interior design projects using Photoshop and 3Ds Max. Produced perspective renders and concept illustrations for project proposals.

Education

Diploma in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University
July 25, 2012 - July 25, 2012
BA Architecture at University of Greenwich
June 10, 2009 - June 10, 2009
BTEC IT Practitioners at Hertford Regional College
July 30, 2006 - July 30, 2006
BTEC First Diploma IT Practitioners at Hertford Regional College
July 25, 2004 - July 25, 2004
Diploma in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2010 - July 25, 2012
BA Architecture at University of Greenwich
January 1, 2006 - June 10, 2009
Diploma in Architecture (RIBA Part 2) at Oxford Brookes University
July 25, 2012 - July 25, 2012
BA Architecture (RIBA Part 1) at University of Greenwich
June 10, 2009 - June 10, 2009
BTEC IT Practitioners (Software Development) at Hertford Regional College
July 30, 2006 - July 30, 2006
BTEC First Diploma IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) at Hertford Regional College
July 25, 2004 - July 25, 2004

Qualifications

BTEC IT Practitioners (Software Development)
January 1, 2005 - July 30, 2006
BTEC First Diploma IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support)
January 1, 2003 - July 24, 2004

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Education