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Mikin Chauhan

Mikin Chauhan

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WordPress Developer | Core Contributor | Engineering Team LeadI’m Mikin Chauhan, a passionate WordPress Developer and Engineering Team Lead with a strong f…

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Availability
Available for hire · Freelance Open to sponsorship Open to volunteering
Specialties
Developer Project Manager Content Creator Site Builder Security Specialist
Company
E2M Solutions
First WP Version Used
3.x
Birthday
June 7
Joined WP.org
March 2023
Joined WPFolks
April 2026
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Photo Contributor
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About

WordPress Developer | Core Contributor | Engineering Team Lead

I’m Mikin Chauhan, a passionate WordPress Developer and Engineering Team Lead with a strong foundation in Computer Science and extensive experience building scalable, high-performance web solutions. I specialize in architecting and developing custom WordPress platforms using PHP and modern web technologies, delivering solutions that are both technically robust and strategically aligned with business objectives.

In my role as a Technical Lead, I guide and mentor development teams, drive architectural decisions, and oversee the successful delivery of complex projects. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including designers, product managers, and QA—to ensure seamless execution and high-quality digital experiences. My focus is not only on writing clean, scalable code but also on establishing best practices, improving development workflows, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Beyond client and product development, I’m deeply committed to the open-source WordPress ecosystem. As an active WordPress Core Contributor, I’ve contributed to multiple releases, helping improve and evolve the platform used by millions of websites worldwide.

Core WordPress Contributions

– WordPress 7.0
– WordPress 6.9
– WordPress 6.8
– WordPress 6.5
– WordPress 6.3

Interests

– Technical Leadership & Team Management – Leading development teams, mentoring developers, and driving successful project delivery from planning to deployment.

– WordPress Architecture & Development – Designing scalable WordPress solutions including custom themes, plugins, and platform integrations.

– Custom WordPress Theme Development – Building high-performance, maintainable, and scalable themes aligned with modern WordPress standards.

– Advanced Plugin Development – Architecting and developing custom plugins to extend WordPress functionality for complex requirements.

– WordPress Customization & System Integration – Integrating third-party APIs, services, and enterprise systems within WordPress environments.

– Gutenberg & Block Development – Developing custom Gutenberg blocks and enhancing the block editor experience.

– Block Theme & Full Site Editing (FSE) – Implementing modern Gutenberg-based themes and full-site editing solutions.

– WooCommerce Architecture & Customization – Leading eCommerce implementations with advanced WooCommerce customization and integrations.

– PHP Application Development – Writing scalable and maintainable backend code following best practices and coding standards.

– JavaScript & jQuery Development – Creating dynamic, interactive, and optimized frontend functionality.

– Cross-Functional Web Development – Collaborating across design, QA, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust web solutions.

– Performance Optimization & Security Strategy – Implementing best practices for website performance, scalability, and security.

– Agile Project Leadership – Managing workflows, technical decisions, and delivery timelines while ensuring high-quality development standards.

WordPress Origin Story

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of attending and contributing to several WordCamps across Asia, connecting with the global WordPress community and sharing knowledge.

WordCamp Participation

– WordCamp Asia – 2026
– WordCamp Bangkok – 2025
– WordCamp Nepal – 2025
– WordCamp Ahmedabad – 2025
– WordCamp Ahmedabad – 2023
– WordCamp Bangalore – 2023

Contributor Day Roles

– WordCamp Bangkok 2025 – Plugin Table Lead
– WordCamp Nepal 2025 – Pattern Table Lead

These experiences have allowed me to collaborate with talented contributors, support the WordPress ecosystem, and grow within the community.

Contributions

Mikin Chauhan contributes 5 hours per week to the following teams: Core, Core Performance, Design, Photos, Plugins, Polyglots, Test, and Themes.

Certifications

4 credentials

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