Israt Jahan

WordPress Developer & Speed Optimization Specialist

Upwork • Full-time

Mar 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 4 mos

Maintained a 100% Job Success Score across 78+ completed projects on Upwork, working with clients primarily across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Projects ranged from full business website builds and WooCommerce store development to dedicated page speed optimization engagements — helping clients achieve 90+ Google PageSpeed scores and passing Core Web Vitals on previously slow or broken WordPress and Shopify installations. Key work delivered on Upwork: 1. Full WordPress website builds for medical, healthcare, and clinic clients including appointment booking and patient-focused UX 2. WooCommerce store development with payment gateway integration and conversion-focused checkout flows 3. WordPress and Shopify speed optimization — root-level fixes including render-blocking resource elimination, image optimization, CDN and Cloudflare setup, and advanced caching configuration using WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, and NitroPack 4. GoDaddy website builder design and development for clients preferring managed hosting environments 5. Figma and PSD to WordPress conversions with pixel-perfect Elementor implementation 6. WordPress migrations from Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify into WordPress 7. Multilingual website builds using WPML, Polylang, and TranslatePress 8. WordPress security hardening, malware removal, and ongoing maintenance contracts 9. LearnDash and MemberPress membership and online course website builds 10. Shopify store speed optimization — theme code cleanup, app load reduction, image compression, and Core Web Vitals fixes Clients consistently highlighted fast turnaround, clear communication, and technical depth as key differentiators — particularly on speed optimization projects where previous developers had failed to resolve Core Web Vitals issues.

WordPress Developer & Website Designer

Fiverr

Dec 2018 - Present • 7 yrs 7 mos

Built a 4.9-star rated WordPress development practice on Fiverr over 7+ years, completing 215+ projects for clients across the US, UK, Europe, and beyond — spanning business websites, nonprofit platforms, WooCommerce stores, and speed optimization engagements. Key work delivered on Fiverr: 1. Custom WordPress website design and development using Elementor Pro, Divi, and Gutenberg for business, healthcare, education, and nonprofit clients 2. WooCommerce store builds with payment gateway integration, product setup, and conversion-focused checkout design 3. GoDaddy website builder design and development for clients on managed hosting environments 4. Shopify and WordPress speed optimization using WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, NitroPack, and Cloudflare — achieving 90+ PageSpeed scores and Core Web Vitals passes 5. Nonprofit and charity website builds with donation integration via Stripe, PayPal, and Zeffy — including veteran support foundations, churches, ministries, and youth organizations 6. Figma, PSD, and XD to WordPress conversions with pixel-perfect Elementor implementation 7. Website migrations from Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify into WordPress 8. Multilingual website builds using WPML, Polylang, and TranslatePress 9. WordPress security hardening, malware removal, and ongoing maintenance 10. LearnDash, MemberPress, and BuddyBoss membership and online course platform builds 11. Landing page design for roofing, plumbing, construction, real estate, and local service businesses 12. WordPress plugin and custom theme development for unique client requirements Recognized consistently for fast delivery, clear communication, and technical problem-solving — particularly on redesign and speed optimization projects where clients had previously experienced poor results with other developers.

WordPress Developer & Website Designer

Freelancer.com

Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 • 3 yrs 1 mo

Early freelance WordPress development and design work completed on Freelancer.com, maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 15 completed projects — primarily serving small business clients across the US and UK. Key work delivered on Freelancer.com: 1. Custom WordPress website design and development for small business clients across the US and UK 2. PSD to WordPress conversions — translating Photoshop design files into fully functional, responsive WordPress websites 3. Website redesigns and revamps for improved visual appeal and performance 4. Responsive, mobile-friendly layouts built to work across all devices 5. WooCommerce store setup, product configuration, and basic payment gateway integration 6. WordPress theme customization including child theme development and advanced CSS styling 7. Plugin installation, configuration, and basic customization 8. Contact form, social media, and newsletter integration 9. Basic graphic design work including banner design and simple visual assets 10. Blog setup and content management system configuration for small business owners 11. Website maintenance, updates, and bug fixing for existing WordPress installations 12. HTML5 and CSS3 custom coding for unique design requirements beyond standard theme capabilities This period represented the early stage of a now 9-year freelance career — establishing core skills in PSD to WordPress conversion, client communication, and responsive design that became the foundation for more advanced WordPress development work on Fiverr and Upwork.