Iqbal Hossain (@iqbal1hossain) – WordPress user profile

Iqbal Hossain

Front End Engineer (ii) at Roxnor

@iqbal1hossain Dhaka, Bangladesh joined Dec 2021

github.com/iqbal-xs github.com/iqbal-web Slack: @Iqbal Hossain

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Bio

Hello, I am Iqbal Hossain, a professional Front-End Engineer and WordPress Plugin Developer. I love writing code, diving deep into new technologies, and continuously learning and exploring new things. My favorite phrase is, “Learn by doing, lead by showing.”

As a biker, I enjoy traveling in my free time. Exploring nature, meeting new people, and experiencing different cultures inspire me and broaden my perspective.

Interests

I enjoy photography, capturing moments. Traveling inspires me by exposing new cultures.

WordPress Origin Story

2020: Started using WordPress.
2021: Built my first website with WordPress 5.8
2022: Began a full-time career in the WordPress industry, where I continue to work today. For example:
— ElementsKit: https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementskit-lite/
— MetForm: https://wordpress.org/plugins/metform/
— PopupKit: https://wordpress.org/plugins/popup-builder-block/

2023: My first WordPress contribution was in July 2023. I contributed to the Translation team by translating several strings and suggesting improvements to existing translations.

Noteworthy Contributions:
#WordCamp Dhaka 2025 — Volunteer
#WordCamp Dhaka 2025 Contributor Day — Attendee
#WordPress Campus Connect Ahmad Education, Dhaka 2026 — Speaker

Badges

CODE

6 badges

C Core AI Contributor '25 Core Contributor '25 Hosting Contributor '25 Pattern Author '23 Plugin Developer Theme Developer

CONTENT

1 badge

Photo Contributor '23

COMMUNITY

2 badges

WordCamp Speaker '26 WordCamp Volunteer '25

PRACTICE

1 badge

Accessibility Contributor '25

POLYGLOTS

2 badges

Translation Contributor '23 Translation Editor '25

Current Job

Front End Engineer (ii)

May 2022 – Present

Roxnor · Full-time

Worked as a core team member contributing to the development and enhancement of flagship WordPress plugins, including ElementsKit and GutenKit. Assisted in scaling the ElementsKit plugin from 700K to nearly 2M active installations by implementing new features, resolving technical issues, and optimizing performance.

Collaborated on the launch and growth of the GutenKit plugin, contributing to its achievement of over 10,000 active installations within the first year of release.

Actively participated in Agile workflows, contributing to efficient sprint planning, task execution, and ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones.

Job History

Front End Developer

Aug 2021 – Apr 2022

Theme Pure · Full-time

Executed bug fixing and comprehensive testing, ensuring high-quality performance and user-friendly template design for all WordPress themes.

Worked alongside a team of developers to enhance project outcomes through effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Transformed PSD designs into responsive HTML, ensuring pixel-perfect accuracy and a seamless user interface across various devices.

Front End Developer

Aug 2020 – Jan 2021

Nested It Solution · Full-time

Working with the wider development team.

Manage website design, create HTML Templates for Template Monster