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Achyuth Ajoy

@achyuthajoy

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Experienced Software Engineer specializing in WordPress and DevOps solutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in WordPress and DevOps to drive impactful projects and contribute to a dynamic team.

I'm a seasoned Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in WordPress development and DevOps engineering. My journey has been marked by a proven track record in building custom plugins, optimizing performance, and managing scalable infrastructure for high-traffic WordPress sites. I excel in creating CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and monitoring production-grade systems, ensuring fast and reliable web experiences.

At Automattic, I played a pivotal role in developing core features for payment plugins and internal tools, significantly reducing deployment times and enhancing system reliability. My technical expertise spans PHP, JavaScript (React, TypeScript, jQuery), NodeJS, and cloud platforms like AWS. I am passionate about bridging development and operations to deliver secure and efficient WordPress solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineer (Quality / DevOps / Data)

Automattic

Jun 2020 - Apr 2025 (4 years 10 months)

Built and maintained core features for multiple Automattic payment plugins (including WooCommerce Payments, PayPal, Stripe, Square) and WooCommerce Subscriptions. Developed internal dashboards and tools using PHP, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript. Created and maintained RESTful APIs for merchant management and payment processing workflows.

PHP JavaScript React TypeScript RESTful APIs Logstash Grafana CI CD Automated Testing WooCommerce

Happiness Engineer

Automattic

Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Provided technical support across WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Jetpack products via video calls, live chat, email, and forums. Resolved complex issues related to site customization, migrations, and performance. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to surface user feedback and enhance the overall experience.

WordPress WooCommerce PHP HTML CSS JavaScript DNS Security Best Practices Technical Support Troubleshooting

Consultant PHP/WordPress Developer

Klikidea

Nov 2013 - Feb 2018 (4 years 3 months)

Developed and maintained web applications using PHP, WordPress, and Drupal. Designed, implemented, and managed cloud infrastructure on AWS and Linode. Optimized website performance, including code optimization, caching, and database management.

PHP WordPress Drupal AWS Linode Web Application Development Performance Optimization Security Best Practices Disaster Recovery

Managing Director

Viscous IT Solutions Private Limited

Mar 2012 - Feb 2018 (5 years 11 months)

Developed and executed company business strategies leading to consistent year-over-year growth. Managed financial performance, investments, and diversification of business ventures. Led client acquisition initiatives, maintaining high client retention through quality service delivery.

Business Strategy Financial Management Project Management Team Leadership Business Development Operations Management

PHP / WordPress Developer

Matsio

Apr 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 9 months)

Implemented cloud solutions across multiple platforms (AWS, Linode, Digital Ocean, Vultr) for diverse client needs. Managed Linux, database, and email server environments for various clients. Developed and optimized WordPress websites and custom web applications for performance and security.

AWS Linode Vultr WordPress PHP Drupal Joomla Data Migration

PHP / WordPress Developer

FinTechnologyNews

May 2017 - Jan 2018 (8 months)

Managed website content strategy for a financial technology news platform. Developed and optimized WordPress sites focusing on reader engagement metrics. Implemented and maintained Linux and MySQL database servers ensuring optimal performance.

WordPress PHP Linux MySQL Vultr Content Strategy Website Optimization Disaster Recovery Database Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kerala

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting

Studied Accounting at the University of Kerala, gaining foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices. Completed coursework relevant to business operations and economic concepts.