MD Hemal Akhand
WordPress Team Lead — Theme & Plugin Developer
I am a WordPress specialist and team lead with 5+ years shipping production WordPress products — premium ThemeForest themes, custom plugins, WooCommerce stores, and LMS-powered education platforms. I have grown from dedicated WordPress developer to team lead, guiding projects from architecture to launch and ongoing support. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable WordPress code that real businesses run on.
Technical skills
Core
Frameworks & State Management
Backend & APIs
Databases
Tools & DevOps
Other
Work experience
WordPress Team Lead
- Promoted from Mid-Level Developer to Team Lead within 2 years — overseeing WordPress development projects end-to-end from concept to launch.
- Lead development of 2 premium WordPress themes for ThemeForest — one with over 1,200 sales on the marketplace; the other currently in active development.
- Delivered WordPress solutions used by 12,000+ clients in the education sector to build and run their online learning platforms.
- Team Lead on a major eCommerce project for 11 months — driving custom feature development tailored to client needs.
- Engineered multiple custom WordPress plugins including Wishlist, Cart, Compare, Flash Sale, and Quick View modules — boosting site functionality and UX.
- Provided hands-on technical support for 7 months, resolving customer issues efficiently and improving customer satisfaction scores.
Senior WordPress Developer
- Focused on WordPress theme and plugin development for 11 months.
- Built 2 custom WordPress themes — one for digital agencies, one for UI/UX design service providers.
- Developed a fully functional job board plugin supporting dynamic career and recruitment workflows.
Senior WordPress Developer
- Collaborated with development team for 7 months to lead creation of a full-featured educational WordPress theme.
- Guided team through building a custom Tutor LMS-based plugin extending core LMS functionality, plus an Elementor extension managing frontend elements.
- Supported 85+ clients in launching their own online education platforms.
- Oversaw full development cycle — planning, execution, post-launch support — ensuring high performance and client satisfaction.
Junior HTML Developer → Mid WordPress Developer
- Developed 25+ HTML templates and 7+ WordPress themes for ThemeForest, following marketplace guidelines and industry standards.
- Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, Elementor, and WooCommerce — strong focus on performance, responsiveness, and clean UI.
- Delivered solutions across eCommerce, charity, and job board domains.
- Maintained consistent code quality and documentation for easy handoff to end users and developers.
Production apps shipped
Real apps built, tested, and published to app stores — not side projects.
Premium Education LMS WordPress Theme (Rainbow Themes)
Lead developer on a premium education-sector WordPress theme used by 12,000+ clients to build online learning platforms. Integrated LMS workflows, course management, student dashboards, and instructor tools — all optimized for WordPress performance and scalability.
Premium WooCommerce Theme — 1,200+ ThemeForest Sales
Lead developer on a premium WooCommerce WordPress theme with 1,200+ paid sales on ThemeForest. Built fully customizable shop layouts, advanced product filters, checkout optimization, and ThemeForest-compliant codebase.
Custom eCommerce Plugin Suite — Wishlist, Cart, Compare, Flash Sale, Quick View
Engineered a suite of custom WordPress plugins extending WooCommerce functionality — Wishlist, Cart drawer, product Compare, Flash Sale timers, and Quick View modals. Clean plugin architecture, translation-ready, and compatible with major WordPress themes.
Custom Tutor LMS Plugin + Elementor Extension (Codebasket)
Built a custom plugin extending Tutor LMS core functionality, plus an Elementor extension giving instructors and admins full control over frontend course elements. Shipped alongside a full educational WordPress theme supporting 85+ online learning platforms.
Job Board Plugin for Career & Recruitment Sites (GetWeb)
Built a fully functional WordPress job board plugin supporting dynamic job listings, employer/candidate workflows, application management, and recruitment dashboards — powering multiple client career sites.
Digital Agency + UI/UX Service WordPress Themes (GetWeb)
Developed 2 custom WordPress themes — one tailored for digital agencies showcasing services and case studies, another for UI/UX design studios. Both built mobile-first with Elementor compatibility and performance optimization.
Education
HSC in Science
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Competitive rates
Get a skilled remote developer at rates significantly lower than US/EU agencies — without compromising quality. Monthly packages from $1,500.
Proven track record
Multiple production apps on Google Play and App Store. Check our portfolio and Upwork reviews. We deliver — every time.
Cross-platform expertise
One codebase, two platforms. Flutter lets us build for Android and iOS simultaneously — saving you time and money on mobile app development.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I hire Hemal as a WordPress developer?
- You can hire Hemal through Teamz Lab on Upwork. Your payment is protected by Upwork escrow — you pay only when you approve the work. Contact us to discuss your WordPress project and we will match Hemal to your requirements.
- What type of WordPress projects can Hemal build?
- Hemal builds premium WordPress themes (ThemeForest-grade), custom plugins, WooCommerce stores, education/LMS sites, job board platforms, corporate sites, directory sites, and charity platforms. He has 5+ years of WordPress delivery experience across education, eCommerce, and agency domains.
- Does Hemal build custom WordPress themes ready for ThemeForest?
- Yes. Hemal has shipped multiple premium themes on ThemeForest — one with 1,200+ sales — following all ThemeForest code quality, documentation, and marketplace submission guidelines. He can build a new ThemeForest-ready theme from scratch or audit and polish an existing one for submission.
- Can Hemal build or extend custom WordPress plugins?
- Yes. Hemal has engineered a suite of custom WooCommerce plugins including Wishlist, Cart, Compare, Flash Sale, and Quick View modules, plus custom Tutor LMS and Elementor extensions. He takes plugins from architecture to final translation-ready version.
- Can Hemal build WooCommerce and eCommerce WordPress sites?
- Yes. Hemal led an 11-month eCommerce project as Team Lead at Rainbow Themes and has built premium WooCommerce themes and custom eCommerce plugins. He handles custom payment gateway integration, product customization, checkout optimization, and complex WooCommerce workflows.
- Does Hemal work with LMS and education WordPress sites?
- Yes. Hemal has delivered WordPress LMS solutions used by 12,000+ clients in the education sector. He works with Tutor LMS, has built custom LMS plugins and Elementor extensions, and understands course management, student dashboards, and instructor workflows.
- What are the rates to hire a dedicated WordPress developer from Teamz Lab?
- Teamz Lab offers competitive rates for dedicated WordPress developers — significantly lower than US/EU agencies while maintaining quality. Monthly development packages start from $1,500. All work is through Upwork with payment protection. Contact us for a custom quote based on your project scope.
- Is the payment safe when hiring Hemal through Teamz Lab?
- Yes. All contracts go through Upwork with escrow payment protection. You fund milestones, review the work, and release payment only when satisfied. Teamz Lab has verified reviews and a track record on Upwork.
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