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Prakash Rao

Senior Software Developer at Never Settle

@prakashrao Ahmedabad, Gujarat joined Apr 2019

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    Bio

    I’ve nearly a decade of experience as a developer, specializing in eCommerce, WordPress web and plugin development, and website testing. Developed a wide range of WordPress websites, third-party integrations, and custom platforms, as well as many server-level functions.

    Get in touch: prakash122014@gmail.com

    WordPress Origin Story

    I completed my studies in the field of Computer Engineering in 2012. I always loved learning new technologies and was working on Zend framework at that time. WordPress was booming at that time so I gave it a shot. Back then, we mostly used WordPress to create simple websites having few pages and blogs or some custom sections.

    From that time, I kept working in WordPress and learned all the pros and cons of using WordPress. Now I can create almost any type of functionality or requirements in WordPress.

    Integration of React and Sass is what I do almost in every project.

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    Translation Contributor '19

    Current Job

    Senior Software Developer
    Jun 2023 – Present
    Never Settle · Contract
    1. Built Laravel (PHP) backend services for business logic, API integrations, and workflow automation.
    2. Developed Drupal applications with custom CMS enhancements and scalable content solutions.
    3. Created a Webflow app for Amazon MCF to automate order, inventory, and fulfillment processes.
    4. Built a Next.js dashboard for real-time order tracking and operational management.
    5. Integrated Shopify GraphQL and REST APIs for scalable commerce workflows.
    6. Developed AI-powered commerce features using OpenAI, vector embeddings, and semantic search.
    7. Improved performance, scalability, and maintainability across multiple products.

    Job History

    Lead Web Developer
    Jan 2020 – Jun 2023
    Paintedrobot · Contract
    1. Delivered scalable web applications across marketing, e-commerce, CRM, and analytics platforms.
    2. Architected headless CMS solutions using WordPress (PHP) and React.js.
    3. Built reusable UI components and customer-facing features to improve development efficiency.
    4. Integrated Stripe, PayPal, and Authorize.net payment gateways.
    5. Developed API integrations between WooCommerce, WordPress, and third-party systems.
    6. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in distributed environments.
    Lead WordPress / Full Stack Developer
    Mar 2019 – Jan 2020
    E2M Solutions Pvt. Ltd. · Full-time
    1. Managed end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, development, testing, and deployment.
    2. Developed and maintained PHP, WordPress, and WooCommerce solutions.
    3. Implemented third-party integrations and resolved technical issues.
    4. Collaborated with clients and internal teams on project planning and delivery.
    Lead WordPress Developer
    Dec 2014 – Aug 2018
    InheritX Solutions Pvt. Ltd. · Full-time
    1. Led engineering teams delivering high-availability PHP and WordPress solutions for enterprise clients.
    2. Improved system architecture, performance, and platform reliability.
    3. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and milestone achievement.
    4. Supported the development and maintenance of large-scale web platforms.
    Web Developer (PHP)
    Nov 2012 – Apr 2014
    WsCube Tech Solutions · Full-time
    1. Built dynamic PHP/WordPress web applications
    2. Converted PSD designs into responsive HTML/CSS interfaces.
    3. Create custom WordPress themes and plugins.

    Key Accomplishments

    Contribution to plugin Blocked in China
    https://wordpress.org/plugins/blocked-in-china/
    Completed Bachelor's in Computer Science & Engineering

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    Team focus

    Across 7 teams, with no team-attributable contributions in the last 365 days

    Time commitment

    20 hours per week
    • On my own time 20 hrs/wk

    Contributions

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    April 2024
    Apr 05 Fri · 23:34
    Forums med
    Created a topic, Full transparency – I’m lead dev and this plugin is awesome, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
    We’ve worked extremely hard to prepare the plugin to b…
    April 2019
    Apr 29 Mon · 06:31
    Plugins high
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    Apr 29 Mon · 06:20
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    Committed [2076676] to Plugins SVN:
    Apr 29 Mon · 06:09
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    Developer

    1 plugin

    Translations

    1 locale
    es_ES Español (Spanish) Translation Contributor

    Contributed translations to 1 project.

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