Mayur Kalathiya

Freelance

Self employee • Fulltime

Jun 2016 - Present • 9 yrs 11 mos

**** Self-Employed Backend Developer (PHP & WordPress) **** I work as a self-employed backend developer specializing in PHP and WordPress development, delivering secure, scalable, and performance-optimized web solutions for clients across various industries. I handle the complete backend lifecycle—from database design and management to custom functionality development—ensuring websites are reliable, fast, and easy to maintain. My responsibilities include building and customizing WordPress themes and plugins, managing MySQL databases, integrating payment gateways and third-party APIs, and implementing secure server-side logic. I also focus on performance optimization, security best practices, and long-term maintainability. As a self-employed professional, I work directly with clients to understand business requirements, provide technical guidance, deliver projects on time, and offer ongoing maintenance and support. Core Expertise: PHP Backend Development WordPress Custom Development Database Management & Optimization API & Payment Gateway Integration Website Security & Performance Hosting, Deployment & Maintenance

Back End Developer

Artoon Solutions Private Limited • Fulltime

May 2013 - Jun 2016 • 3 yrs 1 mo

**** Backend Developer – PHP & WordPress Database Management **** Developed and maintained backend functionality using PHP for WordPress-based websites and custom applications. Managed WordPress databases (MySQL) including optimization, backups, migrations, and performance tuning. Built and customized WordPress themes and plugins, ensuring clean, secure, and scalable code. Implemented custom post types, taxonomies, and meta fields to support complex content structures. Integrated payment gateways, APIs, and third-party services with secure data handling. Handled server-side logic, form processing, user authentication, and role-based access control. Optimized website performance through database query optimization, caching, and code refactoring. Ensured security best practices including SQL injection prevention, data sanitization, and secure file handling. Debugged and resolved backend issues related to PHP errors, database conflicts, and plugin incompatibilities. Collaborated with frontend developers and designers to deliver fully functional, responsive, and SEO-friendly websites. Managed website deployment, hosting environments Provided ongoing maintenance, updates, and technical support for live WordPress projects. Key Skills: PHP WordPress Core & Plugin Development MySQL / Database Management REST APIs & Integrations Website Security & Performance Optimization Hosting & Server Configuration