Hi, my name is

Amr Abdelkarem.

Senior WordPress Engineer specializing in custom plugins, backend systems, Shopify integrations, and performance optimization.

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About Me

I am a Senior WordPress Engineer based in Berlin, with 5+ years of experience building custom WordPress solutions, backend systems, and high-performance websites.

I specialize in custom plugin development, Gutenberg workflows, REST API integrations, Shopify integrations, WooCommerce customization, Laravel backend APIs, and Core Web Vitals optimization.<br><br>I focus on clean code, scalable architecture, fast loading experiences, and practical solutions that are easy to maintain.

Services

Custom WordPress Plugins

Custom plugin development for business logic, admin workflows, automation, integrations, and scalable WordPress functionality.

Gutenberg Development

Custom blocks, block patterns, editor workflows, and reusable content systems built for marketing and content teams.

WordPress Performance Optimization

Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, asset loading, caching, image optimization, database cleanup, and frontend performance improvements.

WooCommerce Development

Custom checkout flows, product logic, payment integrations, order workflows, and scalable e-commerce features.

Shopify API Integrations

Shopify product, variant, inventory, order, and external system integrations using REST and GraphQL APIs.

Laravel Backend APIs

REST APIs, backend services, authentication flows, database logic, and integrations for web and mobile applications.

Featured Projects

AssetPilot

WordPress Plugin

A media asset management plugin for WordPress with automated optimization and CDN support.

  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • JavaScript
  • REST API
  • Performance
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Clean Unused Shortcodes

WordPress Plugin

Scans and removes orphaned shortcodes to improve database performance and page load times.

  • PHP
  • WordPress
  • Content Cleanup
  • Shortcodes
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ProgrammingValley

Web Platform

A content-driven education platform with custom post types and advanced search.

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • SEO
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Gutenberg Landing Page Platform

Block Editor

Reusable block-based landing page system for marketing teams with template locking.

  • Gutenberg
  • React
  • PHP
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Shopify Integration

E-commerce

Bidirectional sync between Shopify and WordPress for inventory and order management.

  • Shopify API
  • GraphQL
  • REST APIs
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Lighthouse Optimization

Performance

Full-stack performance audit and optimization achieving 95+ Lighthouse scores.

  • WordPress
  • Caching
  • CDN
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Experience

  1. Senior WordPress Developer at Vanced Media

    Building custom WordPress themes, Gutenberg-based solutions, frontend performance systems, and scalable client websites with a focus on clean architecture and high Lighthouse scores.

  2. Full Stack WordPress Developer at WP Spins

    Developed custom WordPress plugins, WooCommerce features, backend workflows, REST API integrations, CRM integrations, and production websites for US-based clients.

  3. PHP Developer at JMI

    Built PHP and Laravel web applications, REST APIs, MySQL database logic, and backend features for business applications.

  4. Freelance WordPress Developer at Self-employed

    Delivered custom WordPress websites, plugins, theme customizations, WooCommerce features, migrations, and performance improvements for small business clients.

Latest Writing

Dependency Injection in WordPress

Advanced WordPress Engineering
As WordPress projects grow, managing dependencies becomes increasingly difficult. Many plugins rely on global functions, static classes, and tightly coupled…
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WordPress Hooks Explained

WordPress Plugin Development
Hooks are one of the most powerful features in WordPress. They allow developers to extend functionality without modifying WordPress core…
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Contact

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