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  • Aashish Pahwa

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    A firm believer in the power of WordPress and the endless possibilities it offers. I’m also the founder of Feedough, a website recognized amongst the top 20 startup resources globally. Besides this, I also own over 10 different digital assets powered by WordPress and have over 8 years of experience in working with WordPress.

    But my WordPress journey isn’t just limited to these websites. I’ve had the pleasure of fostering a local community as the organizer of the WordPress Delhi Meetup – one of the biggest WordPress communities in India.

    My role as a meetup organizer is far from a formal title. I lead workshops, facilitate discussions, and most importantly, learn from some of the best minds in our community.

    I consider myself an expert at using AI in WordPress, WordPress SEO, and WordPress Design. Have several case studies that I frequently share with the community.

    Outside of the meetups and managing Feedough, you’ll find me exploring the latest digital trends, experimenting with new WordPress plugins, or just sharing my insights with our vibrant tech community. My goal is simple: to make WordPress more accessible and to inspire others to do the same.

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  • Abhishek Deshpande

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    Abhishek is a web technology consultant based in Nagpur, currently working as a solutions architect at Peenak Solutions. With 16+ years of experience in web development and digital marketing across various domains, he has a rich history in the digital space.

    Abhishek embarked on his WordPress journey with version 1.8 as a blogger in 2006. Over the last Seven years, he has been an active member of the WordPress Community, solidifying his position as a serial WordCamper and an avid Twitter user.

    His passion for language and community is evident, as he serves as the Project Translation Editor in the Marathi Polyglots Team. Additionally, Abhishek has managed and maintained a domestic e-commerce project worth an impressive 75+ crore Indian rupees. If you’re looking to connect, you can find him on Twitter at any random hour.

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  • Aditya Shah

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    Aditya, also known as the “Bhopali guy” in the WordPress community is a tech enthusiast with more than a decade of dedicated association with WordPress. Presently Aditya is a DevOps engineer & the Hosting Support Manager at WPMUDEV, a highly rated WordPress managed, hosting plugin and reseller platform.

    His passion for both technology & coffee is evident, as he blends his love for innovation & a productive work environment. When he’s not immersed in the world of WordPress, you’ll find him comfortably seated at Starbucks, sipping coffee and making the most of his beloved gadgets.

    Beyond his tech enthusiasm, Aditya’s dedication to WordPress and community extends to organizing meaningful meetups, workshops, and WordCamps, including notable contributions to WC Asia, WC Nepal. In 2023, he was the lead Organiser of WordCamp Bhopal 2023. His efforts contribute significantly to the growth and improvement of WordPress, fostering knowledge-sharing and technical awareness.

    Connect with Aditya here: https://adityashah.dev/connect/

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  • Ajay Maurya

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    Ajay is a Senior Developer from Mumbai, currently employed at 10up.

    He has accumulated over 7 years of experience working with WordPress, during which he has crafted numerous custom websites, plugins, and tools. Following his involvement with WordPress, Ajay became an active member of the Mumbai WordPress community.

    Interested in Cats and Books, Free time is spent with family and the best kid in the world.

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  • Ajit Bohra

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    Meet Ajit – the founder and CEO of LUBUS, a full-service design and development agency based in India. With over 15 years of experience, he has been creating digital experiences that are centered around people.

    Not only is Ajit a seasoned professional, but he is also a passionate member of the WordPress community. He has contributed to the community in various ways, from developing plugins to speaking at WordCamps, volunteering as a mentor, and working on exciting side projects that make WordPress even better.

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  • Akshaya Rane

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    Akshaya started her career in WordPress in 2013 as a WordPress developer. Currently, she works as Services Delivery Head at WisdmLabs (managing Services division Team Leads and Developers).

    Her current role focuses on Growth and process improvement.

    Akshaya helps in assisting small and medium-sized businesses, as well as B2B partners, in achieving their objectives by ensuring projects are delivered with utmost quality and within tight deadlines.

    Akshaya is an active contributor to the WordPress ecosystem. She has participated in various meetups, WordCamps, and Contributor Day events, where she has shared her expertise as a sought-after speaker.

    To learn more about Akshaya and her learnings, visit her website at https://akshayar.online/.

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  • Alberto Medina

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    Alberto Medina is a Computer Scientist by training and has worked in academic environments, research labs, startups, medium companies (~300M users), and large companies (~1B+ users).

    Currently, Alberto is part of the Privacy Sandbox team at Google, where he focuses on developer tooling to help the web ecosystem transition to a more private web.

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  • Amartya Gaur

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    I am Amartya Gaur, a passionate software developer with a strong background in computer science and a deep love for WordPress.

    My journey in the tech industry began with internships at prestigious organizations like Bruce Clay and American Express. These experiences equipped me with a broad skill set and a deep understanding of software development and digital marketing.

    Currently, I serve as a dedicated Software Developer at Newfold Digital, where I’ve had the privilege of contributing significantly to Bluehost’s suite of WordPress plugins. My work involves enhancing and optimizing WordPress plugins, with a particular focus on site migration and the official plugin.

    My love for WordPress goes beyond my professional role. I’m an avid WordPress user and advocate. I believe in the power of open-source technology to empower individuals and organizations to create a remarkable online presence.

    I am excited about the opportunity to share my insights, experiences, and passion for WordPress with the WordCamp community.

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  • Arnav Chaudhary

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    Arnav Chaudhary has over 10 years of experience in the web development space and leads Engineering teams to build products. He has been associated with WordPress since 2013 and has used it to build numerous websites for various businesses and organizations. Currently an Engineering Manager at Bluehost, his focus is to provide customers the best experience to aid in their success

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  • Arun Chaitanya Jami

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    My name is Arun Chaitanya Jami, Lead Engineer with 10+ plus years of experience with a solid understanding of all the phases of the Software Development Life-cycle (SDLC), which includes Event Driven Architecture, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, and Maintenance of UI applications with TDD/BDD development techniques.

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  • Arun R Shenoy

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    Arun R Shenoy is a Software Engineer at Newfold Digital who has been revolutionizing the WordPress user experience for over a year. Specializing in the latest WordPress technology, such as Site Editor and Block Themes, Arun is dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions on WordPress that exceed user expectations.

    With a proven track record of expertise in Node.js, Python, PHP, React and WordPress development, he is always striving to improve and innovate. Beyond his love for technology, Arun also enjoys playing Badminton and the Violin.

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  • Ashutosh Gaur

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    Ashutosh has been a part of the startup ecosystem since the age of 22. In 10 years he founded two IT firms and an online radio portal. He is working as the AVP at WPoets Technology and with it heads his online radio platform called Riddleman FM. Creating content and music is Ashutosh’s outlet to cool down, and he believes that ideas are in the air, pick one and start building.

    This belief has made him help many startups with a roadmap for go-to-market strategy. A talker, Ashutosh believes in process driven work that enables in converting business for the organisation he works for.

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  • Astha Jain

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    Meet Astha, an enthusiast in the legal fraternity with a profound interest in law, tech, and policy. She’s been a WordPress blogger since 2016, using the platform to share her thoughts and ideas.

    As an Organiser at WordCamp Bhopal & various other tech & non-tech events of national & international stature in the recent past, she has gained a good amount of experience to commit herself to bridging the gap between law and technology. She has a zest to know everything under the sun & her belief in the power of community drives her to leave a positive mark wherever she goes.

    Beyond her academic foundation, Astha is an ardent Sherlock Holmes fan. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring human psychology, and playing badminton.

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  • Dhairya Gangwani

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    Dhairya Gangwani is an ECE engineer turned Management Consultant, who is now a full-time Career Coach & Content Creator. She worked with KPMG in India as an SAP Associate Consultant for 2.7 years. She has delivered over 500+ talks all across the globe in the past 2 years. As a career coach via her initiative of Dhairya Decodes, she has been able to impact over 5K+ Working professionals & students. 

    She has amassed over 1 Lakh+ followers across social media platforms & delivered a Tedx Talk & 3+ Josh Talks as well.

    She was selected as one the Top 50 Content Creators in India by Graphy by Unacademy in the year 2021 & was also a part of the first cohort of the Top 200 creators selected to be a part of the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program in India,2022.

    Very recently she was also recognized as one of the Top 25 Education & Career Content Creators in India by Unstop in May 2023 & was felicitated by the Governor of Uttrakhand as the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs & Creators.

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  • Dhara Shah

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    Dhara stepped into the world of WordPress back in 2017 as a Customer Support Executive. Since then, she have been on an exciting journey, assisting and engaging with customers at various organizations. Currently, she look after the operations including Customer Service at Imaginate Solutions. Her passion for meaningful conversations has made her role particularly fulfilling.

    Dhara’s WordPress journey has also taken her to different WordCamps and Contributor Day events. She have even had the pleasure of volunteering at a few WordCamps. Notably, she attended and actively participated in major WordCamps like WCEU and WCAsia.

    Beyond her professional life, she proudly embrace the role of a mother to a charming 3-year-old. Balancing her personal and professional commitments is a challenge she embrace with joy.

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  • Fairy Dharawat

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    Fairy Dharawat is a writer with an affinity for the written word. She’s also a tech enthusiast with a decade long experience in contributing for lifestyle, tech, ed-tech, retail, with focus on b2b & ecommerce segment. She started her career as a junior writer and business journalist then gradually branched out to various roles in the communication and marketing department giving her opportunity to hone her skills to the best of her abilities.

    She’s a strong believer in – good writing is critical thinking and nothing can substitute that. She loves to tinker around with new tech toys – call her Chat GPT whisperer if you will. Content design and information architecture is fascinating to her which continues to shape her career.

    When she’s not building up businesses and earning revenue with the power of content, she’s busy collecting cutesy décor items for her space, splurging on skin care, hoarding Japanese stationery, exploring Mumbai cafes, and discovering cruelty free make up.

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  • Ganga Kafle

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    Mr. Kafle is a full-time WordPress Contributor at Rank Math. He is a WordPress themes team representative, Photos team moderator, Nepali GTE, core contributor, and more. He started contributing to WordPress in 2012 and organized many WordCamps and Meetups.

    He is also certified expert at Codeable.

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  • Lax Mariappan

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    Lax is a web developer, Open Source enthusiast, and lover of all things WordPress. Lax has been tinkering with websites since high school, but it all changed when he discovered WordPress in 2010.

    He is currently working as a backend engineer at WebDevStudios. He enjoys fixing bugs and maintaining and migrating websites.

    When unplugged, he reads a lot and enjoys travelling around the Philippines.

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  • Makarand Gangaram Mane

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    Makarand G. Mane, a dedicated WordPress enthusiast, has been an integral part of the WordPress community since 2011. His journey with WordPress commenced as a freelance developer, and over the years, he has seamlessly transitioned into the role of a dynamic agency owner. Under his leadership, WPGenius Solutions LLP has emerged as a distinguished brand specializing in top-tier WordPress services.

    Makarand’s involvement in WordPress extends beyond his professional accomplishments. He has actively contributed to the community as a General Translation Editor for the Marathi language and has shared his expertise as a speaker at previous WordCamps. Moreover, his commitment to nurturing local WordPress communities shines through in his role as an organizer of meetups.

    Beyond WordPress, Makarand has a passion for travel, exploring new cultures and perspectives. He also dedicates his time to conducting programming workshops in educational institutions and embraces new experiences while nurturing his spiritual practices.

    Makarand G. Mane’s journey within the WordPress ecosystem reflects not only his technical prowess but also his unwavering commitment to community building, knowledge dissemination, and personal growth.

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  • Nidhi Jain

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    Nidhi Jain is a seasoned WordPress Developer and Technical Support Specialist with a passion for innovation and community building. 

    Nidhi’s journey goes beyond code; she’s a dedicated contributor to the WordPress community. Whether it’s sharing insights at WordCamps, offering technical guidance, or actively participating in community forums, Nidhi is committed to the spirit of collaboration. 

    She has been contributing to WordPress community as a theme & plugin developer, core contributor, WordPress Translator, Meetup Organizer, WordCamp organizer and speaker. She is one of the active member of her local community in Udaipur. Currently, she is leading WordCamp Udaipur 2023.

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  • Nikita Sawarkar

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    With a Master’s degree in Computer Technology, Nikita has over seven years of experience in Technical Writing. She has worked at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in Pune as a Technical Writer.

    Currently, Nikita is the co-founder of Ofis India, a coworking space located in Nagpur city. She also works as a freelance content writer. Her passion for writing is reflected in her website nikitales.com.

    Besides being a workaholic, Nikita is an avid reader and a Kathak dancer.

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  • Nirav Mehta

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    Nirav is an unusual combination of a geek + entrepreneur + storyteller + mentor. If you have any questions about WordPress, WooCommerce; running or scaling a tech business, he’s your goto guy!

    Over the last twenty five years, he’s launched India’s first electronic magazine, a 120 people web agency, lots of open source contributions and a string of successful product businesses. He has authored three books.

    He currently leads StoreApps.org, Icegram.com, Putler.com and Offermative.com

    Be sure to ask him about his longevity hacks when you meet him next…

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  • Pooja Derashri

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    Pooja Derashri got involved with WordPress in 2013 as a developer. In 2015, she co-founded WPVibes, a plugin development company. It was in 2017 when she attended her first WordCamp, started getting involved in the WordPress community, and started her contribution journey.

    Within the project, Currently she is a Test team Rep for 2023-2024 term. She has served as Co-Team Rep of the Training Team for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 term. She has been a noteworthy contributor to the WordPress 6.1 release. She is part of the release squad for 6.3 as Test Co-lead and 6.4 as Test Lead. She is also GTE of Hindi locale and co-organizer of Ajmer WordPress Meetup.

    Pooja’s dedication to WordPress was acknowledged with the Kim Parsell Scholarship, granting her the opportunity to attend WCUS 2022. However, she couldn’t attend the event due to visa issues. In 2023, she was one of the organizers of the inaugural WordCamp Asia.

    Pooja lives in Ajmer, a beautiful city in Rajasthan. Beyond her WordPress endeavors, she enjoys gardening, exploring new places, and listening to music.

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  • Prasad Ajinkya

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    I have over 15 years of experience working in building and promoting products. I have built a WordPress development agency, and currently, I work as co-Founder and Director at Homeville Consulting, where I lead a cross-functional team building unique financial products that are helping first time home buyers.

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  • Prem Tiwari

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    Prem Tiwari is a passionate advocate of open source technology, with over 9+ years of experience in the WordPress domain. Professionally he resides in silicon valley of India, Bengaluru and works with News Corp India as Lead Software Engineer. His contributions to the WordPress community are significant, and he boasts extensive experience in crafting custom themes and plugins, as well as excelling in performance optimization and enhancing security measures.

    He holds great experience when it comes to scaled WordPress projects which caters the need for big enterprise clients on WordPress VIP-GO platform. On a personal note, Prem is known for his jovial nature and takes pride in his role as a devoted father. He finds immense joy in playing badminton and living a healthy life.

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  • Pritam Sonone

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    I am a blogger, YouTuber, content creator, and agricultural graduate. Hailing from Darwha, Yavatmal, & Currently Doing MBA in Marketing at P. R. Pote Patil College Of Engg & Management, Amravati (Maharashtra)

    I am a passionate content creator about farming, helping fellow farmers learn everything about agriculture on my WordPress Blog Amhi Kastkar.

    I share my knowledge and learnings about agriculture in Marathi on my YouTube channel, which have 3,78,000+ subscribers. Named as आम्ही कास्तकार

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  • Priyanka Borpujari

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    Priyanka Borpujari is an award-winning independent journalist, teacher, and researcher, and now also dabbles in water colours. With 16 years of experience in journalism, she has reported on issues of of human rights and justice, from across Japan, Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Indonesia, El Salvador, and India. Her work has appeared in the British Medical Journal, Columbia Journalism Review, The Guardian, National Geographic, BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, The Diplomat, Caravan, TRT World, and several other publications. 

    Borpujari was previously a business journalist in the Indian capital of New Delhi, and a crime reporter with Mumbai Mirror where she also covered the 26/11 terror attacks. She was named the 2012-2013 IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow to recognise her journalism covering issues of forceful acquisition of land owned by indigenous peoples. In 2015, Borpujari was one of the India-Germany Media Ambassadors and a guest journalist with the German political weekly Die Zeit. In early 2016, she was a Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY, USA, where she taught a course on media and human rights. Previously, she has also taught a course on community media at Mumbai’s Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). She has also conducted writing-for-healing workshops in varied spaces: from an informal settlement in Cape Town (South Africa) to a men’s prison in Rochester, NY (USA).

    Apart from being invited regularly to speak at various fora about her journalism, Borpujari has been granted several reporting fellowships. Between 2018 and 2019, she has walked 1,200kms across north and northeast India with two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist Paul Salopek, on his 33,000-km Out of Eden Walk, that traces the path of human migration. Borpujari is currently researching the intersection of gender, gerontology and social media at Dublin City University, and is currently based in Ireland.

    Follow Priyanka on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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  • Priyansh Pandey

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    I am a dedicated Senior Web Technical Engineer with a profound interest in website development and its intricate details. Having been in the industry for over three years, I’ve consistently assisted individuals by addressing their website challenges and enhancing their online experiences.

    My specialization in WordPress has equipped me with robust expertise, enabling me to adeptly troubleshoot and handle diverse web issues seamlessly. Outside of my professional realm, I enjoy immersing myself in insightful podcasts and staying active through regular exercise.

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  • Raghavendra Devadiga

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    Raghavendra Devadiga is a co-founder at Digital Marketing Consultants and a co-author of “The Growth Hacking Book 2.” He holds the prestigious award from The Golden Book of World Records for contributing to a business book with the most nationalities involved. Collaborating with India’s renowned growth hacker, Rohan Chaubey, Raghavendra specializes in assisting leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, and influencers in expanding their online presence through Digital Marketing and cutting-edge Growth Hacking techniques.

    His career began as a website developer, focusing on niche blogs, Search Engine Optimization, and Social Media Marketing. Today, his expertise extends to crafting Digital Sales Funnels, establishing Membership sites, providing pay-per-call services exclusively for US clients, and implementing advanced strategies. Raghavendra also lends his expertise to startups and SaaS products, guiding them towards growth and goal attainment.

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  • Sathish Kumar

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    As a senior Accessibility Engineer, I have been one of the key drivers in ensuring accessibility and inclusion in our organizations. I have been speaking at various conferences that include CSUN, WordCamp Mumbai and WordCamp Kochin etc.

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  • Shamali Mukund Sulakhe

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    Meet Shamali, a polite and passionate WordPress geek. Currently working as WordPress Technical Leader at WisdmLabs, Shamali has 6 years of experience that involves development, consultation and project management. Organized planning and strong documentation are her key strengths. She finds her interest in contributing to the WordPress community. When not working, you can find her reading and composing poetry.

    If WordPress and poetry both are parts of your interest, check out this https://twitter.com/shamalisulakhe/status/1383413756168790018

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  • Sumit Singh

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    Sumit is a WordPress pro with a decade of experience, currently managing WordPress projects at IIH Global. He is also the founder of WP Lovers Team, offering support to WordPress fans on weekends via his social channels.

    He is actively involved in the WordPress community, organizing workshops and meetups, and reviewing lessons for learn.wordpress.org. He is always eager to contribute and participate in WordPress events.

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  • Yashwardhan Rana

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    Yashwardhan Rana is a content marketer and strategist with over 8 years of experience driving successful marketing campaigns for WordPress products. He is currently working as the Content Team Lead for WPForms plugin and has worked with multiple brands in the past to help grow their traffic and sales via organic marketing.

    He has been contributing to the Make WordPress project for the past 4+ years and has also had the chance to contribute to different areas in the local WordPress community.

    Yash is from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and is currently building and nurturing the local WordPress community and has organized WordCamp Bhopal 2023 in his city.

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