Ibrahim Sharif

CustomerSuccess
WordPressWizard
Email Delivery Expert
WordPressDeveloper
DNSExpert
CustomerSupport

❏    A WordPress Customer Support Specialist.

❏    I also have Expertise in Web Servers and Email Deliverability.

About Me.

Hi, my name is Ibrahim Sharif, and my journey with WordPress began over a decade ago when I first discovered it through the Softaculous auto-installer on cPanel hosting—at a time when 3G networks weren’t even available in my country. Since then, I’ve built a career around solving technical challenges, optimizing performance, and helping businesses scale with WordPress. From freelancing in email deliverability and server management to leading product support for FluentCRM and FluentSMTP, I’ve handled thousands of customer issues, mentored teams, and contributed to WordPress core. I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge and experiences, whether through writing, speaking, or mentoring. I believe in the power of community and collaboration, and I’m always eager to connect with fellow WordPress enthusiasts and developers.

Beyond work, I love trekking in the Himalayas, experimenting with new technologies, and continuously learning and applying my knowledge in the field.

You can explore my work experiences and learn more about my journey here.

Academic.

B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering

Metropolitan University, Sylhet (2014 - 2018)

Thesis: Implementation of a Web Server on an Android Device in a Home Network
Objective: Running and benchmarking the performance of WordPress websites, static HTML sites, and PHP script websites backed by NGINX, Apache, MySQL, and PHP stack from home, serving global traffic.
GitHub Link

Academic Project 1

Implementation of Web Server in Amazon Web Services (EC2)

  • Building a Live Web Server from Scratch using RHEL/CentOS 7.
  • Installations of the Latest Apache, Varnish, NGINX, MySQL, PHPMyAdmin, BIND DNS, PHP[CGI/FCGI], etc.

Academic Project 2

Webserver with Virtualization in a Home Network with Email Delivery

  • Using virtualization in a personal computer, I implemented a Real Live Server in a Home Network.
  • Developed a failover and effective Email Infrastructure for all types of emails(in & out).

Academic Project 3

Light Following Solar Tracker using Arduino Microcontroller

  • Multiple LDRs were positioned to sense light intensity from different directions towards the light source.
  • Increased solar panel efficiency by up to 30%-40% compared to stationary systems.

Academic Project 4

A Timeline for the History of Computer Technologies

  • Used Laravel's Eloquent ORM to store and manage timeline events (e.g., key milestones in computer technology) in a database with attributes like year, title, description, and category.

Experiences.

My notable experiences and professional journey.

Below are some of my notable experiences and professional journey. I have worked with various companies and projects, gaining valuable skills and knowledge along the way. I always seek new challenges and opportunities to grow in my career.

Product Support Lead

WPManageNinja LLC (2022 — Present)

Product Support Lead at WPManageNinja LLC, managing FluentCRM and FluentSMTP. With 3 years of experience, I’ve handled 5,000+ support tickets and 12,000+ responses, troubleshooting complex issues and delivering tailored solutions. In 2024, FluentCRM (50,000+ active installs, 976,000+ downloads) earned 35+ 5-star reviews, while FluentSMTP (300,000+ active installs, 2.59M+ downloads) received 80+ 5-star reviews.

Guest Support

xCloud by Startise ( 2024 )

In addition to my primary role at WPManageNinja, I worked as a guest support agent for xCloud, particularly during their launch events and LTD (Lifetime Deal) promotions. My primary responsibility was handling live chat support, assisting users with various server-related and WordPress issues in real time.

Customer Support & Troubleshooting

WordPress, IT Support, etc. (2016 - Present)

My journey in Customer Support began in 2016 when I started offering freelance services on Upwork and Fiverr. Most of the time, I worked on fixing issues with WordPress and Servers.

In the last 3 years, my professional support experience has grown significantly while working at WPManageNinja, where I primarily handle FluentCRM, FluentSMTP, and Fluent Forms. I’ve assisted thousands of customers, resolving complex issues related to email deliverability, automation workflows, and plugin integrations. My expertise extends to debugging server-related problems, diagnosing conflicts between plugins, and optimizing WordPress performance for high-traffic websites.

Additionally, I’ve been actively involved in contributing a lot to help users troubleshoot issues and improve their WordPress experience through ticket-based support, live chat, or public forums like WordPress.org.

Remote Job

Brands Outlet, Qatar (2019 - 2020)

Remotely worked part-time as a System Administrator, managing company websites and developing e-commerce solutions on WooCommerce and Shopify.

Technical Documentation & Tutorials

FluentCRM, FluentSMTP, Blog (2022 - Present)

I’ve authored and maintained extensive technical documentation for FluentCRM and FluentSMTP. I revamped their documentation structure, adding about 100 well-organized articles covering setup guides, troubleshooting tips, and advanced use cases.

Beyond written documentation, I’ve also created video tutorials to simplify complex workflows and demonstrate real-world use cases. Some of these videos were published on YouTube (youtube.com/mribrahimsharif) to provide additional support to users.

Freelancing

Upwork, Fiverr (2016 — 2022)

Part-time freelancer specializing in IT Support, including Server, Email, and Hosting troubleshooting, migrations, and configurations. Experienced in WordPress customization, performance optimization, and WooCommerce setup. Additionally, worked with various hosting environments and platforms like Magento, Shopify, and Laravel.

Email Systems and Deliverability

Freelance

My understanding of email protocols, authentication mechanisms, and deliverability best practices allows me to troubleshoot and resolve email-related issues effectively. I have worked with Port25’s PowerMTA, which is now known as Sparkpost, allowing me to get hands-on experience with Email Delivery Servers and Infrastructures at scale also used by Mailchimp, Microsoft, and other major ESPs. I handled about 30 million Email deliveries per day for a project in 2016.

Network Expertise

Personal Interest

Driven by a deep interest in servers and email systems, I have extensively explored and experimented with networking technologies, including Cisco devices, MikroTik routers, and various home networking solutions.

Additionally, I hold a MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) certification, which validates my proficiency in MikroTik RouterOS and advanced networking concepts. To verify certification details: MikroTik certificate Search with ID: 2002NA2430

Brands that trusted me

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Skillset.

Some key technologies that I am good with.

I am not a master of all, but I have a good understanding of the following technologies. I am always open to learning new things and improving my skills. I am also a quick learner and can adapt to new technologies easily.

Skillset

WordPress Wizardry

Get services from Development to Security, Bug Fixing, Customization, Cloning, Migration, etc.

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Skillset

System Administration

Streamlined Linux Server Administration for peak performance, security, and reliability.

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DNS, Email, and SMTP

Expert solutions for DNS issues (such as SPF, DKIM, DMARC), Email Deliverability and SMTP Servers.

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WordPress

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Woo

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HTML, CSS

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PHP

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JavaScript

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Python

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cPanel

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GitHub

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Magento

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Shopify

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MySQL

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MariaDB

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GCP

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AWS

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PowerMTA

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Postal

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Mikrotik

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Office365

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Ubuntu

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CentOS

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MailWizz

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Plesk

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Sendy

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Android

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Cloudflare

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* The ratings are personal and based on the specific features commonly used by businesses from the respective technologies.

Portfolio.

Please checkout some of my work and projects that I have done in the past

Throughout my journey, I have worked on a variety of projects, each contributing to my growth and expertise in the field. I am always open to new opportunities and challenges, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you would like to collaborate on a project. Here are some of the highlights:

Forex Analysis

Trading, Chart

Debug WordPress

Debug, Support

Email Deliverability

Email, Server

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Youtube Tutorial

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Configure WordPress SMTP

Youtube, Tutorial

Cloudflare DNS

DNS

Linux Administration

Linux, Server

Network Associate

Mikrotik Certified

WordPress Contribution

Opensource

Ibrahim Sharif's GitHub Contribution
Ibrahim Sharif's GitHub Contribution

Achievements.

A few notable achievements throughout my working experiences.

Product Support

A few achievements for the WordPress Plugins I work on.

  • Awarded as The Outstanding Support Contributor of 2023.
  • FluentCRM was the champion of Plugin Madness, 2021.
  • FluentSMTP received "Gold" award from the WP Awards!
  • FluentCRM was selected as the Champion by BASIS in 2022.

Testimonials.

Please read what real WordPress customers say about me and my team.

Their feedback reflects our dedication to excellence and the impact we've made on their WordPress experience. Explore their testimonials to see how our support and solutions have helped their projects thrive.
I am proud to mention that I am the Product Support Lead of this amazing team!

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I love getting my support replies from Fluent, they always include the help I need plus a little more in the form of options or context. AND screenshots and when it’s really challenging video explanations! Thank you Fluent!

@adcoll

WP.org Review Link

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The FluentCRM plugin meets my needs at an affordable price. Previously, I used CRMs that either had all the features I required but were very expensive, or offered limited functionality—such as email marketing—at a manageable cost ...

@alejandrotrefois

WP.org Review Link

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After testing several email marketing and CRM plugins for WordPress I came to the conclusion that FluentCRM is the best option. Complete and very easy to use. And when I needed support I was surprised by the level of attention and interest in helping ...

@steliocristovao

WP.org Review Link

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I have not actually started using FluentCRM yet, we are just in the discovery phase. But Fluent’s support has been great, they have gotten back to me 3 times today with all the relevant information – relevant answers, polite and courteous, in a ...

@manm0untain

WP.org Review Link

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Today, I created a support ticket because I needed help with migrating all Fluent customer data to a different website (including WooCommerce info like lifetime value) without having to export all orders from WooCommerce. The standard export/import ...

@sprachlos

WP.org Review Link

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I am thrilled with the product fluentCRM. It can do everything you want in the field of WordPress automations. I set up a newsletter, as a non-technical person I could achieve that! What I like best is the outstanding support – you talk to real people! ...

@millionhope

WP.org Review Link

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I am happy to express my satisfaction with the Fluent CRM plug-in (and the other tools from that team): But I what I like the best is the superior support experience I have had with the team. The support team’s responses were very fast, even on weekends ...

@joeweb2014

WP.org Review Link

Tasks.

Helping Businesses and Individuals Achieve Their Goals

My vision is to be a trailblazing force in the world of web design, development, and deployment to be recognized for my unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.

WordPress

I craft captivating websites tailored to your brand, ensuring a dynamic online presence with precision.

I'll Swiftly resolve WordPress bugs for a seamless and error-free website experience.
1Fix WordPress or WooCommerce Theme, Plugin, Bug, Email, Hosting, PHP, CSS, SSL, JS IssuesTroubleshooting
2Customize WordPress or WooCommerce Themes, Designs, and PluginsCustomization
3Automate WordPress or WooCommerce with FluentCRM, WP Fusion, Automator, Webhooks, or Snippets.Automation
4Migrate & Clone WordPress or WooCommerce Website, Server, Email, or DomainMigration

1Say goodbye to email issues with my WordPress Email and SMTP assistance.WordPress SMTP
2I can help with DNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI to establish trust, prevent spoofing, and increase email deliverability.Email DNS
3Discover the excellence of PowerMTA with my Bulk Email Marketing Server experience.Bulk Campaign
4Experience seamless email marketing with Mailwizz, Acelle, Sendy, or Mautic.EMA
5Configure Google Workspace, Office365, AWS SES, Brevo, Sendgrid, Mailchimp, or self-hosted emails.Email Services

Email Deliverability

Elevate outreach with powerful Email Marketing Applications and Service Providers—effortless campaigns, analytics, & automation.

Enhance WordPress email delivery with our efficient SMTP service for reliable and secure communication.
 

WordPress

  • WordPress and WooCommerce Customization
  • WordPress Bug Fixes and Troubleshooting
  • WordPress Automation & Email Marketing
  • WordPress Migration between Servers and Hostings
  • Performance Tuning for WordPress Websites

DNS, Email, Server

  • Advanced DNS Migration and Transition
  • Bulk Email Delivery Servers with EMA
  • Custom Server Configuration for Hosting & Emails
  • Email Automation and Marketing with CRM and ESP
  • Email Migration with Account Emails between providers

Action speaks louder than words!

If you reached this far, then you should see that this page is not just text and static images, but feels smooth browsing! I shared the score from Google's PageSpeed Insights below, where the performance is 100% for desktop and 94% for mobile. Isn't that amazing?

Google PageSpeed Insights Review Link

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Blogs.

Personal Blogs

As a WordPress techie and a passionate explorer, I love to share my knowledge and experience with the world.

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13APR

WordPress Server-Side Cron Job Setup (cPanel)

By default, WordPress runs all the scheduled events with PHP and the cron script for WordPress is the wp-cron.php file under the root directory of WordPress. The issue is when no execution is occurring on the website either on the frontend and or especially on the backend, WordPress scheduled events tend to fail or miss the time!

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12APR

WordPress Website Troubleshooting

The first step to check for an issue that occurred on any of the web pages and also some other details regarding the Webserver, Network, Architecture, and other factors that runs or operates the website is to enable the Browser Console and check for initial hints.

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Configure Fluent SMTP with AWS SES (SMTP)

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cost-effective, flexible, and scalable email service that enables developers, and site owners to send mail from WordPress to their customers, and users or send notifications for test purposes.

Interests.

My personal interests outside job for living.

1. Trekking & Hiking

I love to travel and explore new places. I have been to many places in India and Nepal. I love to trek and hike in the mountains. I have been to many places in the Himalayas like Kedarkantha, Annapurna Base Camp, and Machapuchare Base Camp.