Askary Abbas

Software Engineer · Fact Finders Pro

• Led the migration of the company's primary marketing website from WordPress to a Python-based architecture, preserving the UI while improving maintainability, deployments, and scalability.
• Build full-stack features across React frontends, Python backend services, and REST API integrations, improving performance, security, SEO, and UX.
• Ship with Git, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines in an Agile team, supporting reliable cloud-based infrastructure.
• Built internal automation tools and HR / job-board functionality that streamlined operations and support product growth.
• Use Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, and Codex to accelerate development, debugging, code review, and test generation.

• Python
• React
• REST APIs
• AWS
• Docker
• CI/CD
• WordPress

M.S. in Computer Science · Clark University

Pursued a STEM-designated Master's degree in Computer Science, deepening expertise in software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, and full-stack development alongside hands-on projects and certifications.

• Completed advanced coursework in Software Engineering, Data Structures & Algorithms, Human-Computer Interaction, and Social Informatics.
• Built full-stack academic projects — including the Smart AI Buddy capstone and a blockchain marketplace — using Python, Java, SQL, and modern web technologies.
• Completed five Forage virtual internships (Skyscanner, Walmart, AWS APAC, Quantium, NY Jobs CEO Council).
• Expanded expertise in cloud computing, system design, and scalable application architecture.

• Python
• Java
• SQL
• AWS
• Algorithms
• System Design

Full-Stack Engineer · Multidots

• Delivered 10+ enterprise WordPress VIP websites serving over 10 million monthly visits, across architecture, frontend, backend, REST and GraphQL APIs, and deployments.
• Engineered reusable Gutenberg blocks in React from Figma designs, improving development efficiency by 35%.
• Cut page load times by 40% with object caching and the Cache API, significantly improving Core Web Vitals site-wide.
• Met strict VIP performance benchmarks through optimized MySQL queries, Nginx configuration, and caching strategy.
• Contributed to WordPress core initiatives and ran internal training on coding standards.

• WordPress VIP
• React
• GraphQL
• JavaScript
• PHP
• MySQL
• Nginx

Full-Stack Developer · Passion University

• Led full-stack development of enterprise Learning Management Systems, including custom WordPress solutions and backend integrations.
• Architected and managed AWS infrastructure for high-traffic LMS platforms with secure content delivery and optimized caching.
• Built custom themes and plugins that contributed to a 35% improvement in student retention.
• Reduced maintenance overhead by 30% annually through robust database structures and API integrations.
• Ran SEO and performance audits, resolving critical issues and removing spam URLs that threatened rankings.

• WordPress
• PHP
• AWS
• MySQL
• LMS
• Caching

WordPress Developer · Wbcom Designs

• Built 20+ custom plugins, themes, and integrations for e-commerce and LMS platforms across multisite environments.
• Developed social networking features that increased engagement and retention by 35%, and cut maintenance by 30% through modular architecture.
• Mentored junior developers on WordPress best practices, clean code, and debugging.

• WordPress
• PHP
• JavaScript
• MySQL
• WooCommerce

Software Developer · VLogic Labs

• Completed an intensive PHP and Java program with hands-on Android and database projects.
• Installed, configured, and extended WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal, including custom plugin development.

• PHP
• Java
• Android
• MySQL