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Anandu Ravikumar

Software Engineer at Fortunesoft It Innovations

@ananduravi India joined Sep 2021

anandu39.github.io/Anandu-Ravikumar github.com/anandu39

    Bio

    I’m a WordPress developer from India with over four years of experience building plugins, WooCommerce solutions, and custom WordPress applications.

    My journey in the WordPress ecosystem began at ThemHigh where I worked as a WordPress Developer and Product Owner. During my time there, I was responsible for developing and maintaining commercial WooCommerce plugins used by thousands of online stores worldwide. I led the product development of Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce, contributing new features, architecture improvements, REST API integrations, code quality initiatives, and long-term product planning while collaborating closely with support, QA, and customers.

    I enjoy solving complex WooCommerce challenges, improving plugin architecture, optimizing database performance, and following WordPress coding standards to build reliable, maintainable software.

    Currently, I continue to work as a Software Engineer while actively contributing to the WordPress ecosystem through open-source plugin development. My primary focus is building high-quality WooCommerce solutions that emphasize performance, security, scalability, and an excellent user experience.

    WordPress Origin Story

    My journey with WordPress started with curiosity and quickly turned into a career.

    What initially attracted me was how accessible WordPress plugin development was. The more I explored, the more I discovered the flexibility of WordPress, its plugin ecosystem, and the countless ways to extend and customize it. That curiosity soon grew into a passion for building solutions that solve real-world problems.

    I joined ThemeHigh, where I had the opportunity to work on commercial WooCommerce plugins used by thousands of stores around the world. Over the years, I progressed from developing features to becoming the Product Owner for Checkout Field Editor (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce. I worked on new features, architecture improvements, API integrations, product planning, and collaborated closely with developers, QA engineers, and support teams to deliver reliable WooCommerce solutions.

    Today, I continue building WordPress and WooCommerce solutions while contributing back to the ecosystem through open-source plugins. I enjoy creating tools that improve performance, simplify store management, and provide a better experience for WooCommerce merchants.

    WordPress has given me the opportunity to continuously learn, build products used by businesses worldwide, and be part of one of the most welcoming open-source communities. I’m excited to continue contributing and growing alongside the WordPress ecosystem.

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    Current Job

    Software Engineer
    Apr 2025 – Present
    Fortunesoft It Innovations · Full-time
    Developed and maintained custom WordPress websites and WooCommerce e-commerce platforms for clients across various industries. Converted Figma designs into responsive, user-friendly websites, customized themes and plugins, implemented new features, and resolved technical issues. Worked closely with project teams to improve website performance, enhance user experience, and ensure reliable deployments.

    Contributed to projects including Hauptwerk, Collegewear websites, Pacific Energy Corp, LivoLab, and Sarah Merians, handling feature development, bug fixes, website migrations, integrations, and ongoing maintenance. Utilized PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, Git, and WordPress best practices to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions.

    Job History

    Software Engineer
    Jun 2021 – Jul 2024
    ThemeHigh · Full-time
    Maintained, enhanced, and supported multiple WooCommerce plugins, including Checkout Field Editor for WooCommerce, Multiple Shipping Addresses for WooCommerce, and Advanced FAQ Manager. Contributed extensively to the development of the Checkout Field Editor plugin and served as the product lead, driving feature planning, implementation, and ongoing improvements.

    Focused on performance optimization, debugging, and code quality to ensure reliable and scalable solutions for WooCommerce merchants. Collaborated with cross-functional teams through code reviews and development discussions, while also providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients. Gained strong experience in WordPress plugin architecture, WooCommerce customization, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Git, and customer-focused product development.

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    August 2026
    Aug 01 Sat · 12:19
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    Update to version 1.0.0 from GitHub

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