Syed Sarfaraz Ali

With 20+ years in web design, development, and project management, I specialize in Web Application Security and WordPress. Over the past decade I have built high-performing websites including eCommerce, membership, job boards, and online course platforms, and I have also secured and recovered them from cyber threats. My expertise includes WordPress hardening, vulnerability detection, hack recovery, and malware removal, along with front-end development using HTML and CSS and page builders such as Elementor, WPBakery, Visual Composer, and Divi. I work across WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, and Joomla, combining design craft with security best practices to deliver safe, fast, and future-proof solutions. I manage security projects end to end: planning and coordinating audits, overseeing remediation, and verifying fixes aligned with OWASP guidance. My workflow keeps clients, developers, and security testers in sync so projects ship on time and within scope. Core Skills - Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10) - Security Audits and Reporting (OWASP aligned) - WordPress Hardening - Incident Response and Recovery - Vulnerability Assessment - Malware and Backdoor Removal - SSL/TLS and HTTP security headers (HSTS, CSP, XFO, etc.) - Tooling: WPScan, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP - Languages and OS: HTML, CSS, PHP, Python, MySQL, Linux WordPress and Development - Theme Customization (Elementor, WPBakery, Visual Composer, Divi) - WooCommerce setup and security - Performance Optimization (caching, DB tuning, CDN) Infrastructure and Ops - WHM, cPanel, VPS management - Backups and Disaster Recovery - Migrations and Troubleshooting - Server access control, permissions, firewall basics Project and Delivery - Project Management (Trello, ClickUp, Slack) - Client communication and documentation - SEO and performance tuning Design (Supporting) - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator - Website mockups, banner and brochure design - Ad creatives (Google Ads, Facebook Ads) Marketing - Social media management - Facebook Ads setup - Brand promotion - YouTube channel management Mission: Help businesses thrive with secure, scalable, and visually engaging digital solutions.