Tahir Shahzad’s Tech Journey: From WordPress to Toptal to Community Leader | Roadmaper Podcast

We’re thrilled to welcome Tahir Shahzad to this episode of the Roadmaper Podcast! Tahir’s journey through the tech world is nothing short of fascinating. By day, he’s a Product Owner at NOW Software Pvt Limited, seamlessly blending his technical prowess in web development and AI with the art of agile project management. But his passion doesn’t stop there—Tahir is also a community leader, helping tech enthusiasts thrive through Toptal Pakistan and organizing WordCamps in Islamabad. Whether it’s leading a team or sharing knowledge, Tahir is driven by a love for technology and innovation. Let’s explore his inspiring path and hear his unique take on the future of tech!

⭐️Learn how Tahir Shahzad became part of Toptal's top 3% developers and how you can join.
⭐️Discover the importance of self-learning and how it can transform your tech career.
⭐️Explore the WordPress ecosystem, including WordCamps, plugins, and themes.
⭐️Understand the hiring process for WordPress developers and how to increase your earning potential.
⭐️Hear Tahir’s personal advice for success and his thoughts on the Roadmaper Book.

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Guest: Tahir Shahzad
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00:00 – Highlights
02:17 – Introduction & Tahir’s Professional Journey
08:23 – The Power of Self-Learning: Why It Matters
10:23 – Students and the Blame Game: Tahir’s Perspective
14:08 – Breaking into the Elite: Toptal’s Top 3% Developers
16:57 – Toptal’s $50k Outsourced Talent: Insights
19:02 – Yousaf’s Experience Working with Toptal
20:10 – How to Become a Part of Toptal
24:45 – The Toptal Community in Pakistan: Growth & Collaboration
25:46 – Exploring the WordPress Ecosystem: From Themes to Plugins
33:05 – Productization in WordPress: A Deep Dive into Plugins & Themes
40:00 – The Value of WordCamps: Why WordPress Organizes These Events
43:23 – Why Attend WordPress Events? Tahir’s Thoughts
55:54 – GPL, Paid Products, and the Impact of Pirated Products
1:01:19 – Hiring a WordPress Developer: The Process Explained
1:08:10 – Building Skills to Maximize Your Earning Potential
1:13:29 – How to Join WordPress & Toptal Meetups in Pakistan
1:24:59 – Tahir’s Personal Advice to His Younger Self
1:27:01 – Tahir’s Thoughts on the Roadmaper Book
1:37:18 – The Power to Transform Your Life is in Your Hands


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