Saman Asrar

Front-end developer with hands-on React and modern JavaScript (ES6+) experience gained through a structured trainee role, independent freelance WordPress/WooCommerce work, and applied AI-fluency training. Comfortable owning a feature end-to-end, from UI build to deployment, in fast-paced remote teams. Strong self-directed learner with a six-year foundation in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, Tailwind CSS) built prior to formal industry entry; known for reliability, fast ramp-up on new tools, and clear communication.

Junior Developer Trainee at CodeDesk UK Ltd. (2026-05 – Present)

• Engineered a multi-page e-commerce platform (BWS Sports) from scratch with cart, wishlist, live search, and filter-based browsing and presented the finished build directly to company leadership.
• Architected the codebase using modular, reusable CSS/JS components to reduce duplication and improve long-term maintainability; shipped to production on Vercel.
• Implemented interactive, stateful UI features using DOM manipulation, event handling, and localStorage, turning static designs into fully functional interfaces.
• Partnered with senior developers through structured debugging, testing, and code review cycles to strengthen code quality; delivered milestone presentations to stakeholders documenting project progress and outcomes.

Freelance WordPress Developer at Self-Employed (2025-01 – Present)

• Engineered a custom PHP-based color-mapping and swatch system, resolving product-attribute conflicts across 400+ SKUs on a live WooCommerce store and eliminating display inconsistencies across multiple brands.
• Built a nonce-secured AJAX live search feature with debounced queries, improving product discoverability and reducing unnecessary server load.
• Diagnosed and resolved theme-specific CSS/JS conflicts across three WordPress themes (Zakra, Astra, Kadence), restoring cross-theme compatibility for multiple client sites.
• Developed a custom WordPress plugin from scratch integrating reCAPTCHA validation and role-based access control, enabling secure membership-gated access for a business directory site.
• Diagnosed and resolved plugin conflicts and site-breaking errors, including Customizer failures and iframe security restrictions, restoring full site functionality.
• Audited and cleaned up duplicate product variations, database entries, and redundant media files across client sites, improving load performance and reducing storage overhead.
• Advised clients on WCAG-compliant color scheme and design decisions, improving accessibility for visually impaired site visitors.

Computer Science & IT Teacher (Intern) at School Teaching Internship (2025-01 – Present)

• Delivered computer science and IT curriculum to Grade 8–10 students, averaging 60 students per class, translating technical concepts into clear, accessible lessons for mixed skill levels.
• Mentored students' early interest in technology, including targeted encouragement for girls pursuing tech education, supporting long-term interest in STEM careers.

B.Sc. in Information Technology – Thal University (2021-01 – 2025-12)