WordPress Developer and First-Time WordCamp Asia Organizer
From PHP to WordPress Expertise
Chetan Prajapati, a WordPress developer from Ahmedabad, India, started his career with PHP and later discovered WordPress, which became his professional focus for the past 10 years. Specializing in website development, theme and plugin customization, Chetan also lends his expertise to designing, developing, and testing websites. He currently works remotely as a Web Development Director for a US-based marketing agency. Chetan’s commitment to WordPress goes beyond development; he has contributed to several major releases, including 4.9, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3, and has been recognized as a noteworthy contributor in WordPress 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.
A Long-Time Contributor and Organizer
Since 2016, Chetan has been an active member of the WordPress Ahmedabad Community as a co-organizer. His contributions extend beyond development into various teams, including Accessibility, WPTV, Polyglots, and Photos, and he has served as Team Rep in the training team. This year marks his first time as an organizer for WordCamp Asia 2025, after volunteering at WordCamp Asia 2023 and 2024. As part of the Training Team, Chetan is focused on managing technical aspects, including website development and automation tools, and is currently working on designing the homepage for the WordCamp Asia 2025 site.
Looking Forward to New Learning Opportunities
Chetan’s involvement in organizing WordCamp Asia 2025 is an exciting milestone in his journey, as he looks forward to learning from global leads and organizers in other countries. Having organized local WordCamps with over 1,000 attendees, Chetan is eager to contribute to a larger-scale event and is especially excited about the opportunity to experience the global reach of WordCamp. He hopes the event will feature more technical sessions and a diverse range of speakers from around the world. Outside of WordPress, Chetan enjoys traveling, bike riding, and photography, hobbies that keep him grounded and inspired.