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Savan
Dholu

Senior WordPress Developer & Team Lead

9+ years crafting custom WordPress solutions — from pixel-perfect themes to high-performance plugins. Leading teams, shipping products, and building the web one site at a time.

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Savan Dholu
Senior WordPress Developer
9+
Years Exp.
250+
Projects
2
Companies
Coffee ☕
Netclues · Ahmedabad

Skills & Stack

From back-end PHP to front-end HTML5, these are the tools I wield daily.

WordPress 95%
PHP 90%
HTML5 & CSS3 85%
MySQL / MariaDB 80%
Shopify 75%
Bootstrap & Responsive Design 88%
WordPress Core Custom Themes Plugin Development PHP 8 MySQL MariaDB HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap Shopify REST API 3rd-Party APIs Cursor AI Windsurf Performance Optimization SEO Best Practices Asana ProofHub CloudPanel Bluehost · Hostinger

Work Experience

Over 9 years across two companies, growing from developer to team leader.

Senior Software Engineer
Jul 2023 – Present
Netclues · Ahmedabad, India
  • Led a team of WordPress developers, managing full project lifecycles from initiation to deployment with direct client communication.
  • Oversaw project planning, execution, and delivery ensuring high-quality, on-time outputs consistently.
  • Collaborated closely with UI/UX designers to convert business requirements into efficient, user-friendly WordPress solutions.
  • Integrated SEO best practices into development workflows, improving site visibility and performance across projects.
  • Coordinated with QA teams to ensure thorough testing, significantly reducing post-launch issues and rework cycles.
  • Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews, promoting high coding standards and a collaborative culture.
WordPress Developer
Apr 2016 – Jun 2023
Virtual Height IT Services Pvt. Ltd. · Ahmedabad, India
  • Oversaw multiple WordPress projects across all phases of development, from planning through to deployment.
  • Monitored project workflows and adjusted timelines to ensure on-time delivery and sustained client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams — designers, developers, and SEO specialists — to hit key project milestones.
  • Implemented and maintained WordPress development best practices supporting scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Provided technical guidance, assigned tasks, and supported developers in completing deliverables effectively.

Industry Projects

Delivered across diverse verticals — each with its own technical challenge and creative solution.

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E-Commerce Platforms
Custom WooCommerce storefronts with advanced product filtering, optimized checkout flows, and third-party payment gateway integrations.
WooCommerce PHP Custom Plugins REST API
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Real Estate Portals
Property listing websites with map integration, advanced search filters, agent dashboards, and CRM connectivity for lead management.
WordPress Maps API MySQL Bootstrap
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Health & Wellness Sites
HIPAA-conscious digital platforms for clinics, wellness brands, and practitioners — with appointment booking and patient portals.
WordPress Booking Plugins CSS3
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Web Agency Deliverables
White-label development for digital agencies — custom themes, page builders, performance audits, and ongoing maintenance contracts.
Custom Themes Performance SEO
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Shopify Storefronts
Bespoke Shopify themes and app integrations for DTC brands, with custom liquid templating and conversion-focused UX.
Shopify Liquid JavaScript
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News & Media Portals
High-traffic content sites with custom post types, editorial workflows, ad integrations, and Core Web Vitals–optimized delivery.
WordPress CPTs Caching CDN

Education

A strong academic foundation in computer science, from bachelor's through master's.

Master in Computer Application
KSV University, Gandhinagar
2012 – 2015 7.16 CPI
Bachelor in Computer Application
HNGU, Patan
2009 – 2012 62.08%
HSC (12th)
GSHEB, Modasa, Gujarat
2008 – 2009 68.43%
SSC (10th)
GSHEB, Medhasan, Gujarat
2006 – 2007 63.03%
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English
Professional Working Proficiency
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Gujarati
Native
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Hindi
Professional

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Savan Dholu
Senior WordPress Developer · Team Lead
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I bring 9+ years of WordPress expertise and a passion for clean, scalable code. Let's build something great together.

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