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ANIRUDH DILIP TAYWADE
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FULL STACK WORDPRESS WEBSITE DEVELOPER & SECURITY FOCUSED WEBSITE ENGINEER

I am a seasoned IT professional with experience across diverse IT domains. After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, I traveled to Nigeria and joined my uncle’s company as an IT intern, where I maintained websites, researched emerging technologies and IT trends, and documented technical procedures.

I later pursued a Master’s degree in IT (Professional) in Australia, specializing in IT security and software development. In 2023, I gained further experience as a Data Science intern, working with Python and machine learning techniques.

I help individuals and businesses simplify technology through expert IT consultation, reliable support, and custom web development. Whether you need strategic guidance or hands-on troubleshooting, I ensure technology works for you—so you can focus on what matters most. Clear communication, reliable solutions, and long-term support are at the core of my work.

Web development concept

Skills

WordPress Development

  • Custom Theme Development
  • Plugin Development & Customization
  • WooCommerce Development
  • Elementor / Gutenberg
  • REST API Integration
  • MVC Architecture Understanding

Full Stack Development

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • PHP (Core + WordPress)
  • MySQL Database Design
  • AJAX & API Integration
  • Performance Optimization
  • Responsive Web Design

Website Security

  • WordPress Hardening
  • Malware Removal & Cleanup
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Firewall & Login Protection
  • SSL, HTTPS, Secure Configurations

Tools & Technologies

  • Git & GitHub
  • cPanel / WHM
  • Docker (Basic)
  • Cloudflare
  • VS Code
  • ChatGPT & AI-Assisted Development Tools
  • DNS Configuration
  • Hosting & Server Management

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail (Security-Focused Mindset)
  • Effective Communication with Clients
  • Time Management & Project Delivery
  • Adaptability & Continuous Learning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Requirement Analysis
  • Marathi – Native
  • English
  • Hindi
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Japanese

Work Exposure

Oct 2023 – Present
Self-Employed
Freelance IT Specialist – Provided IT and web support including troubleshooting technical issues, managing hosting environments, and improving web security. Actively participate in cybersecurity CTF challenges to enhance offensive security skills while applying knowledge from AI & Data Science internship experience.
Nov 2020 – Aug 2023
Promonique Research India LLP
Senior Web Developer & IT Specialist – Developed and maintained websites using WordPress, Joomla, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Managed hosting, DNS, SSL, and server configurations while providing IT infrastructure and technical support. Improved database performance, reducing query response time by 60%.
Jan 2018 – Aug 2018
BK workMETHODS Data Technologies Pvt Ltd
IT Security Analyst (IAM/SIEM) – Supported SIEM implementation including log analysis, event correlation, and incident reporting. Worked with monitoring platforms and security tools such as IBM QRadar.
Jan 2017 – Dec 2017
Bharati HR & IT Management Services
Information Technology Consultant – Conducted IT infrastructure assessments, delivered CMS training (WordPress/Joomla), and optimized IT procurement processes for cost efficiency.
May 2016 – Sep 2016
Sinclairs Budget Accommodation
WordPress Developer – Built and maintained WordPress websites, managed hosting environments, email marketing systems, and server configurations.

Projects

  1. Personal Portfolio Website
  2. Responsive Business Website
  3. Python Data Processing Script – Built a Python script to clean messy datasets and perform exploratory data analysis (EDA).
  4. Web Security Testing Lab – Deployed DVWA and bWAPP in a Kali Linux virtual environment for web security testing practice.
  5. HTML to WordPress Conversion (In Progress)

Education

MS - Information Technology
Deakin University, Melbourne
BE - Computer Engineering
University of Mumbai, India

Certifications

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator)
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Splunk for Security Monitoring and Analytics
  • Master Program in Data Science – NASSCOM
  • AI for Cybersecurity
  • Visual Studio Code for Developers