Performance first
Speed is a feature. From server optimisation to minified front-end assets, I build architecture that loads quickly and ranks higher on search engines.
01Behind the code
Behind the code
A full-stack web developer based in Aligarh, India, building fast, accessible digital experiences for a global audience.
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The story
From Aligarh Muslim University to the global web
My journey into tech started with a deep curiosity about how digital interfaces connect people.
After completing my B.Com and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Programming at Aligarh Muslim University, I fully immersed myself in front-end architecture and WordPress development.
Over the years, I’ve gone from running my own web operations at Cyber India Enterprises, to building WordPress sites at Kapable in New Delhi, to architecting scalable, high-performance solutions as a remote developer for agencies like UMM Digital. I specialise in bridging the gap between pixel-perfect design and robust server-side logic, using tools like React, PHP and Shopify.
I wrote more about that path in Building a remote web career from Aligarh to the world.
Today I work with teams and clients around the world on custom WordPress themes, Shopify storefronts, fast front ends and the server work that keeps it all running. If you want the short version: I build for the details most people never notice.
- Building for the web
- 7+ years
- Projects completed
- 100+
- Clients served at UMM Digital
- 30+
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Approach
My development approach
Writing clean code is just the baseline.
I focus on creating digital environments that are highly optimised, scalable and intuitive.
Pixel-perfect logic
I combine the creative flexibility of platforms like WordPress and Shopify with rigorous CSS methodology to ensure consistent displays across every device.
Client-centric builds
I don’t just hand over code; I provide solutions. Intuitive admin panels and scalable architecture let clients manage their platforms without friction.
Remote by design
Consistent progress reporting, clear documentation and autonomous problem-solving keep projects moving across time zones.
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Experience
The timeline
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WordPress & Shopify Web Developer
UMM Digital Remote
Designing and developing custom WordPress websites with responsive layouts. Improving usability, speed and overall site performance for 30+ clients.
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WordPress Web Developer
Kapable New Delhi
Built responsive, mobile-friendly websites using modern web development frameworks. Wrote efficient, well-documented HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
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Front-End Web Developer
Cyber India Enterprises Aligarh
Built responsive websites optimised for a wide range of devices. Managed databases and troubleshot technical issues to keep everything running.
Education
- 2024PG Diploma, Computer ProgrammingAligarh Muslim University
- 2021Bachelor of CommerceAligarh Muslim University
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Off the clock
Life outside the editor
Fuel & focus
I do some of my best thinking after hours. You’ll often find me deep in code between 11 PM and 2 AM, fuelled by late-night Indo-Chinese food or local street snacks. The workspace is built for long sessions: a tactile mechanical keyboard, an RGB gaming mouse and a well-cooled rig to keep the workflow seamless.
Life outside the editor
When I step away from the monitor, I stay active: I have a strong background in fitness and strength training, and I enjoy motorcycle rides to clear my head. I’m also into digital media and videography, and whenever I can I escape to the mountains of Manali to recharge before the next big project.
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Quick answers
Shawab Khan, in brief
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Who is Shawab Khan?
Shawab Khan is a full-stack web developer and WordPress specialist from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has built for the web professionally since 2019 and currently works remotely as a WordPress & Shopify developer at UMM Digital.
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Where did Shawab Khan study?
At Aligarh Muslim University: a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Programming (2024) and a Bachelor of Commerce (2021).
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Where has Shawab Khan worked?
Front-End Web Developer at Cyber India Enterprises in Aligarh (January 2019 to July 2023), WordPress Web Developer at Kapable in New Delhi (August 2023 to June 2024), and WordPress & Shopify Web Developer at UMM Digital, remotely, since September 2024.
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How much experience does Shawab Khan have?
7+ years of professional web development since January 2019, with 100+ completed projects and 30+ clients served at UMM Digital.
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What technologies does Shawab Khan work with?
WordPress, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, React, Tailwind CSS, Shopify Liquid, WooCommerce, GSAP, AWS, cPanel, Nginx, Docker, Cloudflare and Git.
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Is Shawab Khan available for hire?
Yes — for freelance projects, agency partnerships and full-time remote roles. Email me@shawab.space or see how to hire him.
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