Hi, my name is
Som Shrestha.
I build for WordPress.
I’m a WordPress Developer and Support Specialist with 7+ years of experience, including 4+ years in WordPress and 3+ years in frontend and web development.
At ThemeGrill, I build and support WordPress themes, plugins, Gutenberg, FSE, and WooCommerce products used by tens of thousands of websites. I also work with PHP, React, TypeScript, Laravel, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on reliable products and practical solutions.
- 7+
- years
- 4+
- WordPress
- 3+
- frontend
- 90k+
- active installs
- 9
- extensions
01. About Me
Hello! I’m a WordPress Developer and Support Specialist with 7+ years of experience. I started with PHP and frontend development in 2019 and moved into WordPress product development in 2022.
I specialize in themes, plugins, Gutenberg, FSE, WooCommerce, and WordPress product architecture. I also provide customer and technical support for major releases, using Crisp and FreeScout to troubleshoot issues, assist users, and turn feedback into product improvements.
Here are the technologies I work with most:
WordPress
- Theme Development
- Plugin Development
- Gutenberg / Blocks
- Full Site Editing
- WooCommerce
- Customer support
Backend
- PHP
- Laravel
- MySQL
- Apache
Frontend
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Sass/SCSS
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- Tailwind CSS
- React
- JavaScript
Tools
- Git & GitHub
- Jira
- Microsoft Teams
- Postman
- FileZilla
- MySQL Workbench
Working style
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Testing
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Time Management
02. Where I've Worked
WordPress Developer @ ThemeGrill Pvt. Ltd.
July 2022 — Present
Build and maintain WordPress themes, plugins, and WooCommerce products used across tens of thousands of live websites.
- Develop and maintain ThemeGrill’s flagship products, including ColorMag, ColorMag Pro, Zakra, Zakra Pro, Magazine Blocks, BlockArt Blocks, BlockArt Pro, and WooCommerce products such as Vastra and Gizmo, delivering new features, enhancements, fixes, and ongoing improvements for production environments.
- Build plugin backends with PHP and develop modern, responsive admin interfaces using React and TypeScript.
- Deliver new features, resolve reported issues, and continuously improve product performance, stability, security, and maintainability across releases.
- Collaborate with design, QA, and support teams through Git-based workflows, code reviews, issue tracking, and agile development cycles.
Frontend Developer @ Analogue Inc Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2021 — July 2022
Built responsive interfaces and Laravel applications for client projects, carrying each one from design file to deployment.
- Built and maintained Laravel applications end to end — PHP controllers, Blade templates and the MySQL queries behind them.
- Turned static designs into dynamic, database-driven pages and components worth reusing.
- Tracked down and fixed layout and compatibility faults across browsers and screen sizes.
Junior Web Programmer @ ITS Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2019 — Jan 2021
Learned the trade on live client websites, in HTML, CSS and PHP.
- Wrote server-side PHP for form handling, data processing and content updates.
- Picked up the production habits that stuck: version control, deployment and code review.
03. Education
2015 — 2020
BE, Computer Engineering
Everest Engineering CollegeLalitpur, Nepal
- Major subjects: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition, Simulation and Modeling, Microprocessors.
2014 — 2015
HSEB — Higher Secondary, Computer Science
Siddhartha Vanasthali CampusKathmandu, Nepal
- A Grade (60.80%) in the Higher Secondary School Examination.
- Major subjects: Computer Programming, Digital Electronics, Networking Fundamentals, Data Communication, Computer Hardware (Repair and Maintenance), System Analysis and Design.
2013
School Leaving Certificate
Amar English Secondary SchoolKathmandu, Nepal
- 77% in the Secondary School Examination.
04. Some Things I've Built
Themes
- PHP
- WordPress
- Customizer
- SCSS
Zakra Theme
Contributed to ThemeGrill’s Customind Customizer core and theme revamp, focusing on new features, performance, bug fixes, and Gutenberg/Elementor compatibility.
- PHP
- WordPress
- Customizer
- Gutenberg
ColorMag Theme
Contributed to ThemeGrill’s Customind Customizer core and theme revamp, focusing on new features, performance, bug fixes, and Gutenberg/Elementor compatibility.
- PHP
- WordPress
- Customizer
- Gutenberg
eLearning Theme
Contributed to ThemeGrill’s Customind Customizer core and theme revamp, focusing on new features, performance, bug fixes, and Gutenberg/Elementor compatibility.
- PHP
- WordPress
- FSE
- WooCommerce
Vastra Theme
Contributed as sole developer, building this WooCommerce Full Site Editing theme end to end.
- PHP
- WordPress
- FSE
- WooCommerce
Gizmo Theme
Contributed as sole developer, building this WooCommerce Full Site Editing theme end to end.
- PHP
- WordPress
- FSE
- theme.json
Online Courses FSE
Contributed as sole developer, building this Full Site Editing theme end to end for the WordPress.org directory.
Plugins
- PHP
- WordPress
- Gutenberg
- React
Magazine Blocks
Contributed 15+ new blocks across the free and pro plugins, aimed at magazine and news layouts.
- PHP
- WordPress
- Gutenberg
- React
BlockArt Blocks
Contributed 15+ new blocks and their full option sets across the free and pro plugins.
- PHP
- WordPress
- OAuth
- Gmail API
SmartSMTP
Contributed the one-click Google Gmail setup, handling OAuth against the Gmail scope.
- PHP
- WordPress
- Elementor
- JavaScript
Companion Elementor
Premium Elementor addon that extends the built-in widgets and adds 19 of its own, from filterable galleries and pricing tables to post carousels, modals and countdowns.
05. What I Do
01
WordPress Themes
Built Classic Customizer and Full Site Editing (FSE) WordPress themes for WordPress.org and WooCommerce, including custom child themes and reusable global styles.
02
Plugin Development
Built custom WordPress plugins for WordPress.org and WooCommerce, including WooCommerce extensions, user flow builders, and custom post type systems.
03
Block Editor / Gutenberg
Custom block development, dynamic block patterns, and full editorial layout systems for modern publishers and content teams.
04
WooCommerce
Built Classic Customizer and Full Site Editing (FSE) WooCommerce themes, along with custom WooCommerce extensions for the WooCommerce Marketplace.
05
FSE Theme Development
Full Site Editing themes built on theme.json, block patterns, and global styles - giving clients a fully block-based editing experience.
06
Support & Maintenance
Ongoing site care - updates, security hardening, performance tuning, and bug fixes, with ticketed support handled through Crisp, HelpDesk, and FreeScout.
06. Extensions
9 extensions published across the Visual Studio Marketplace and the Chrome Web Store, together installed 461 times.
VS Code6
07. What's Next?
Get In Touch
I'm open to WordPress product work, theme and plugin builds, and ongoing support engagements. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to say hello, my inbox is open.
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