Rahul Shingala
@rahulshingala
Senior WordPress developer specializing in high-performance PHP solutions.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior WordPress Developer with 12+ years in web development, including 8+ years focused on WordPress and 4+ years as a full-stack PHP developer. I build custom themes and plugins, implement headless WordPress with React.js, integrate REST APIs and payment gateways, and optimize sites to achieve 90+ Core Web Vitals.
I have delivered high-performance SaaS, eCommerce, and enterprise platforms, reduced page load times by up to 60%, and mentored junior developers while leading distributed development teams. I bring strong expertise in PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, MySQL, JavaScript, and modern frontend tooling to drive scalable, reliable web solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior WordPress Developer
Phoenix Media Lab
Dec 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Developed and maintained custom WordPress and WooCommerce sites, implemented headless WordPress with React.js, and improved Core Web Vitals from ~40 to 90+ while reducing page load times by up to 60%.
WordPress Developer
80/20 Solutions
Sep 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Developed and maintained WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores, built custom themes and plugins, and performed performance optimization and technical maintenance for product and service businesses.
WordPress Developer
Hello Web Studio
Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 (11 months)
Built custom WordPress and WooCommerce websites, integrated payment gateways and CRM systems, and improved PageSpeed and site reliability while managing migrations and staging deployments.
Senior Web Developer
We The Developers
Jul 2013 - Aug 2017 (4 years 1 month)
Built scalable applications using Laravel, CodeIgniter, Drupal, and WordPress, developed REST APIs and responsive UIs, and optimized database performance to reduce query execution time.
Web Developer
Wings Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd
Dec 2011 - Jun 2013 (1 year 6 months)
Developed custom PHP and WordPress websites, converted PSDs to responsive HTML/CSS, and built backend systems using PHP and MySQL while maintaining client sites.
Web Developer / Designer
WebLounge Inc.
May 2011 - Dec 2011 (7 months)
Designed and developed responsive websites using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript, and created UI/UX layouts and frontend features for client projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saurashtra University
Master of Science, Information Technology & Computer Applications
Completed Master of Science in Information Technology & Computer Applications at Saurashtra University in 2010.
Aum Computer Classes
Certification, Hardware and Networking
Completed certification in Hardware, Networking & Windows Server in 2010.
Saurashtra University
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Completed Bachelor of Computer Applications at Saurashtra University in 2009.
Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board
Higher Secondary Certificate, Computer Science
Grade: Distinction
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate in Computer Science with distinction in 2006.
Kamdar Computer Academy
Certification, Desktop Publishing
Completed Desktop Publishing certification in 2006.
Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board
Secondary School Certificate, General
Completed Secondary School Certificate in 2004.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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