Rajan Lama
Senior Software Engineer III
About
Rajan Lama is a seasoned Senior WordPress Engineer and architect with over 15 years of experience, specializing in robust WordPress development. He possesses strong organizational skills and adaptability, excelling in team environments and managing demanding deadlines while upholding high standards. Rajan is adept at optimizing workflows and driving innovation, notably spearheading the transition to the Gutenberg Block Editor to streamline content creation processes. He is seeking challenging roles where he can leverage his expertise in complex WordPress solutions and architectural design.
Experience
Senior Software Developer- Level III
Dec 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mosFusemachines Pvt. Ltd · Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Led and mentored junior team members, aligning organizational and career goals.
- Optimized workflows and drove innovation on a high-profile WPVIP project for Time Magazine (Time.com).
- Spearheaded Gutenberg Block Editor transition, reducing article creation clicks by up to 20.
Senior WordPress/PHP Developer
May 2022 – Dec 2022 · 7 mosCode Pixelz Media Pvt. Ltd · Ekantakuna, Lalitpur, Nepal
- Authored and maintained software development documentation.
- Led project management and development, providing team guidance and mentorship.
- Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins for tailored client solutions.
Senior WordPress/Drupal/PHP Developer
May 2021 – Apr 2022 · 11 mosLastdoor Solutions Pvt. Ltd · Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Authored software development documentation and estimated project timelines.
- Converted PSD designs into functional WordPress, Drupal, and PHP applications.
- Developed custom themes/plugins, integrating ACF, WooCommerce, Gravity Forms, AJAX, and XML.
Founder and CTO
Aug 2017 – Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mosProsys Web Solution Pvt. Ltd · Chapagaun, Lalitpur, Nepal
- Managed project planning, documentation, and timeline management.
- Led and mentored a team to deliver high-quality products.
- Designed websites using Photoshop, Figma, Adobe XD, Illustrator; converted PSD to HTML.
WordPress Theme Developer
Feb 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 5 mosCodewing Solution Pvt. Ltd · Baluatar, Kathmandu
- Transitioned from WordPress/Joomla to WordPress development due to increasing popularity.
- Gained exposure to the SaaS business model, specifically the Freemius model.
- Developed several free themes hosted on WordPress.org under the rarathemes account.
Skills
Backend & APIs
Design & Prototyping
Frontend Development
Languages
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Computer Application
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication
Kathford International College ( Tribhuwan University )