ABOUT STEPHEN PASHLEY
I solve the WordPress problems that don’t have Stack Overflow answers.
Recently, I resolved a critical 1.5-year-old bug for a B2B training platform.
The problem: group leaders were being removed during subscription renewals, breaking the entire client onboarding process.
Multiple developers had attempted fixes that didn’t stick.
I spent two days systematically debugging through WooCommerce Subscriptions, LearnDash, and a third-party integration until I identified where the systems conflicted. The solution required a custom plugin that addressed the root cause while preserving data integrity through renewal cycles.
The client’s feedback: “He didn’t just throw quick fixes at the problem; he took the time to understand the full process… He not only identified the real root cause, but also implemented a solution that was clean, stable, and future-minded.”
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
– WordPress + WooCommerce + LearnDash integration specialist
– Complex multi-plugin debugging and conflict resolution
– Subscription platform troubleshooting (B2B and membership sites)
– Custom plugin development for unique business requirements
– Database optimization and performance tuning
– Emergency response and production issue resolution
MY APPROACH
I leverage AI to accelerate development, but the critical thinking is purely human. I’m the one debugging through production logs, tracing data flow across systems, and asking “what’s ACTUALLY causing this?”
AI helps me code faster—I ensure I understand every solution deeply, test rigorously, and can explain exactly why it works.
The judgment calls, the systematic debugging, the “connecting the dots”—that’s where experience and human insight make the difference.
BACKGROUND
10+ years of WordPress development experience, including recent role at Sojourn Digital (2024-2025) building secure, high-performance client sites. I’ve evolved into specializing in complex ecosystem challenges— where WooCommerce meets LearnDash, where subscriptions meet custom business logic, and where “it should work” meets “but it doesn’t.”
What sets me apart: deep technical knowledge paired with genuine patience and clear communication. I treat every project with care and don’t consider a problem solved until it actually stays solved.
CURRENTLY
Actively seeking full-time opportunities where complex WordPress
challenges are the norm and where both technical depth and collaboration are valued.
