CASE STUDIES

WordPress plugins, APIs, automation, and backend systems

A selection of WordPress plugin builds, API integrations, backend/search systems, automation workflows, and business website work. Some employer/client projects are shown as sanitized case studies.

The strongest proof is first: custom WordPress plugins, API/search work, automation flows, and practical implementation inside real client or employer constraints. You can also explore the matching services before choosing a case study.

API, Automation & Backend/Search

Search/data workflows, external APIs, queues, caching, and backend systems behind public-facing products.

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Search / Data / WordPressBackend / Search Developer

SCJPC Search Database System

2M+ records searchable through WordPress with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, S3, and Python behind it.

WordPress-facing search pages for poles and JPA records backed by PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, S3, and Python workflows.

Project type

Backend search and data workflow

Timeline

2023 – 2024

  • 2M+ records made searchable through a WordPress-facing experience
  • Manual monthly CSV uploads handled through a controlled S3 and queue workflow
  • PostgreSQL materialized views and Elasticsearch were used for the jobs they were best suited for

Sanitized case study based on production work. Deeper technical details can be discussed privately where appropriate.

PythonPostgreSQLElasticsearchRabbitMQAWS S3+1
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Employer Work / Backend APIsAssociate Software Engineer

Fayvo Backend, API & Search Work

API, search, caching, scraping, and AWS deployment experience on a live social product.

Backend APIs, search integrations, Elasticsearch optimization, scraping, Redis caching, and AWS deployment support for a social media product used in Arab markets.

Project type

Backend API and search engineering

Timeline

Jul 2021 – Jul 2022 (Ilsa Interactive)

  • Worked on a real product with production constraints and multiple data sources
  • Integrated Google Search, YouTube, Maps, IMDb, IGDB, and iTunes-style external APIs
  • Contributed across Node.js, Laravel, Elasticsearch, Redis, Docker, and AWS environments

Sanitized employer-work case study. This describes my contributions without implying sole ownership of Fayvo.

Node.jsLaravelElasticsearchRedisDocker+1
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WordPress Plugins

Custom plugin behavior, admin controls, media workflows, AI/OCR features, and WordPress business logic.

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WordPress Plugin / ProductPlugin DeveloperAvailable on WordPress.org

Maneuvrez Maintenance Studio

Published on WordPress.org with public source, admin controls, responsive rendering, contact channels, and safe request routing.

An open-source WordPress maintenance and coming-soon plugin with configurable content, design controls, contact channels, social links, and safe access behavior.

Project type

Custom WordPress plugin product

Timeline

2026

  • Published in the official WordPress Plugin Directory
  • Public source code is available on GitHub
  • Admin UX and frontend rendering were designed as one product flow
WordPressPHPAdmin SettingsFrontend RenderingRequest Routing
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WordPress Plugin / GeolocationPlugin Developer

Location Radius Redirect Plugin

Admin-managed radius rules and action-based redirects inside WordPress.

A WordPress plugin that redirects users based on configured radius rules, center points, shortcodes, and user actions.

Project type

Location-based WordPress plugin

Timeline

2025

  • Turns a business-specific rule into manageable WordPress admin configuration
  • Supports multiple center points instead of a one-location assumption
  • Uses shortcodes and configured actions so behavior stays controlled

Sanitized client-plugin case study. Implementation details can be discussed privately where appropriate.

WordPressPHPShortcodesAdmin RulesRadius Logic
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WordPress Plugin / MediaBackend / Plugin Developer

AudioMazes WordPress Audio Plugin

Audio player behavior, listening history, S3/CDN media handling, and Elementor widget work in one WordPress plugin.

A custom WordPress audio player plugin with listening history, S3 storage, CDN delivery, and Elementor widget work.

Project type

WordPress media plugin development

Timeline

2024 – 2025

  • Shows WordPress media plugin work beyond normal post/page behavior
  • Audio storage and delivery were moved into S3/CDN-style infrastructure
  • Custom Elementor widgets supported the layout without losing plugin-level behavior

Sanitized client case study. Screenshots or implementation details are available on request where client approval allows sharing.

WordPressPHPAWS S3CDNElementor
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WordPress Plugin / AI IntegrationPlugin / API Developer

Homework Helper AI/OCR Plugin

Text and media questions handled through OCR analysis and ChatGPT API response generation.

A WordPress plugin that uses OCR and the ChatGPT API to respond to text and media-based questions.

Project type

AI API integration plugin

Timeline

2025

  • Shows practical AI integration rather than generic AI marketing
  • Handles media context through OCR before sending the prompt to the API
  • Keeps the AI feature inside a WordPress plugin workflow

Sanitized plugin case study. Public details are limited to the workflow and integration pattern.

WordPressChatGPT APIOCRMedia HandlingPHP
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Websites, Wix & Frontend

Secondary site-builder and frontend proof for business websites, Wix components, and small interactive demos.

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Wix Studio / Client WebsitesWebsite Developer

Wix Studio Business Website Builds

Responsive Wix Studio business-site work with Velo where custom behavior was useful.

Grouped Wix Studio and Wix Velo work for business websites, kept secondary to the main WordPress/API/backend identity.

Project type

Wix Studio website implementation

Timeline

2024 – 2025

  • Shows ability to deliver in modern visual site-builder ecosystems
  • Includes multiple business website examples rather than one isolated page
  • Kept intentionally secondary to WordPress/plugin/backend work
Wix StudioWix VeloResponsive DesignCMS Pages
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Business WebsitesWebsite Developer / Maintenance Support

Business Website Development & Maintenance

Website implementation and maintenance support across business and nonprofit sites.

Grouped website implementation and maintenance support across business, nonprofit, construction, home services, and product sites.

Project type

Business website development and support

Timeline

2022 – 2025

  • Shows practical client-facing website delivery
  • Grouped to avoid overloading the portfolio with many small site pages
  • Supports the broader claim that I can work inside existing client stacks

Grouped client website work. Specific implementation details vary by project and can be discussed where appropriate.

WordPressResponsive ImplementationMaintenance SupportWix
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