Salman Haider

Freelance Drupal & AI developer, working worldwide

Acquia Triple Certified Drupal Expert

Drupal sites that stay fast, secure and current, plus AI features that ship.

With 15+ years and 200+ sites behind me, including Drupal work for Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, I help businesses upgrade to Drupal 11, keep their sites secure, build custom features and add practical AI.

Taking on a limited number of new projects

What I check on every site I take on: updates, security, speed, SEO, accessibility and AI readiness. Get this check for your site
4.9 from 450+ client reviews
“He does in an hour what would take me a day.”
@tiggerx on Fiverr
“The most amazing Drupal expert you can find.”
Dominica R. on PeoplePerHour
“I have seldomly met a person who understands problems and finds solutions that fast.”
A client on Upwork

About Me

Salman working on his laptop outdoors at night in Dubai
  • Based in Dubai, UAE (GMT+4), working worldwide
  • Drupal.org member since 2013
  • MS in AI, UT Austin (2025–2027)
  • Former Lead Drupal Developer, Pfizer

I've been building with Drupal since Drupal 6 in 2011. Today I help teams keep large Drupal platforms fast, secure and easy to edit, and add AI where it saves real time.

I've led Drupal work for Fortune 500 teams at Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, led the technical team behind a provincial digital transformation at KPITB, and built more than 200 sites for clients around the world, across healthcare, education, oil and gas, e-learning and government.

I care about the unglamorous parts too: clean upgrades, accessibility, security and Core Web Vitals. The same goes for the code itself: code reviews, static analysis with PHPStan, Drupal coding standards checks with PHPCS, automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and Composer and Drush scripts that automate the repetitive work, so every release is predictable.

I work full-time as a Drupal Lead. Outside that role, I take on a limited number of freelance consulting projects, partnering directly with businesses and agencies on builds, integrations, upgrades and performance work.

I've also trained and mentored 1,000+ developers, and I'm studying for a Master's in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Texas at Austin.

Featured in The DropTimes: "A Veteran Drupaler's Path to First In-Person DrupalCon"

How I can help

Upgrades & migrations

Move from Drupal 7, 9 or 10 to Drupal 11 or 12 without losing content, rankings or editor workflows.

  • Upgrade readiness audit
  • Content and media migrations
  • Theme rebuilds with SDC and Twig

Support & security

Keep your site patched, secure and fast through planned maintenance, with one senior developer who knows it inside out.

  • Security and core updates
  • Performance and Core Web Vitals
  • Accessibility (WCAG) fixes

Custom builds & integrations

Custom modules, APIs and integrations with the tools you already use, on Drupal or the wider web.

  • Custom modules and REST APIs
  • Salesforce, HubSpot and SSO
  • Web builds when Drupal isn't the right fit

AI for Drupal & the web

Practical AI features your editors and visitors will use, built on the Drupal AI module and the AI provider you choose.

  • Drupal AI module, agents and editor assistants
  • AI search, chat and content recommendations
  • Alt text, tagging and translation automation

UX, SEO & AI visibility

Make your site easier to use and easier to find, on Google and in AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude.

  • UI/UX review and redesign
  • Technical SEO and structured data
  • Optimisation for AI search and answers

Agencies: need extra Drupal help? I take on clearly scoped overflow work, like upgrades, custom modules and audits, with agreed deliverables and timelines.

Talk about agency work

Reviews & Recommendations

What clients and colleagues say about working with me

4.9 Average rating across all three platforms
450+ Projects delivered on Fiverr, Upwork & PeoplePerHour
58% Of 2021–2023 Fiverr reviews from repeat clients

See the original reviews on Fiverr (archived) Upwork PeoplePerHour

Fiverr

Salman knows Drupal better than anyone. Extraordinary skills. Absolute master. I have been working with Drupal for over ten years, he does in an hour what would take me a day. Probably even longer. A pleasure to work with. An expert in all Drupal versions, including Drupal 10.

@tiggerx Europe · 2023
Repeat client
LinkedIn recommendation

Excellent Drupal developer! Salman is a fantastic developer for our Drupal 9 website. I trust and have the highest confidence he can complete any requirement.

John Kalafut Manager, Clinical & Safety Solutions Delivery · Pfizer
Upwork

Drupal full-stack developer

It has been a great experience working with Salman: I have seldomly met a person who understands problems and finds solutions that fast. He has a fantastic work ethic, communication is always on point and needless to say: he is a highly skilled Drupal expert!
I hope we get to work together again in the near future!

Fiverr

Absolutely fantastic! I have tried many Drupal developers here on Fiverr. Salman is the first one to actually meet my expectations! [Salman], from now on, you will be my #1 drupal developer here on Fiverr.

I guess that Acquia Certification really does mean something important!

LinkedIn recommendation

Salman is a talented individual and an experienced web developer who is driven by passion, sincerity, and devotion which are hard to find attributes these days. He has contributed significantly to the cause of digital transformation at the provincial level. He has a growth mindset and is always willing to continuously update his skill set. He is extremely dependable, meticulous, and will never hesitate to go the extra mile.

Dr. Sahibzada Ali Mahmud Ex-Managing Director and CEO · KPITB
PeoplePerHour

Drupal Expert Needed for a quick website updates

The most amazing Drupal expert you can find. There are no impossible tasks for him. Thank you for all your support.

Dominica R. United Kingdom · 2016
Fiverr

I'm so happy! The best Drupal service on Fiverr. Very fast!!! Highly recommend.

LinkedIn recommendation

When you work on a high-stakes, complex project, you want to be sure that the person handling it is not just skilled but also highly communicative, reliable, and possesses a deep understanding of your objectives. This accurately describes my experience working with Salman. From our initial interaction, Salman felt more like a trusted colleague than an external contractor. His work ethic, skill, and commitment to client satisfaction are second to none.

Viktor Nyics Marketing & Communication Specialist Managed Salman directly
Upwork

Design fixes and sale countdown timer on a Drupal Commerce website

Salman integrated all the changes on our Drupal shop according to our requirements, and even recommended ways we could make the integration more efficient.
He is definitely a highly skilled developer, and is hands down one of the most knowledgeable people I have worked with in the last few months.
From now on, he will be our go-to guy for any custom coding related tasks. Highly recommend!
Thank you again.

Fiverr

[Salman] is a very strong developer and clearly knows what he is talking about. The [Acquia] certification really does mean something, he knows this stuff by the book and can make the impossible possible!

LinkedIn recommendation

While his title might say he's a Full Stack Lead Drupal Developer (and a great one at that), he also manages clients and has a comprehensive understanding of marketing – from both the data and creative perspectives. Salman has an innovative and exploratory approach to new fields and developments within digital marketing. Beyond his technical ability and diligence, he knows how to work well within a team, but what is more precious is his kind, caring and humble personality.

Ahmed Ayub, CPM®, CSPO®, MBA IT Product Owner · Pfizer
PeoplePerHour

Drupal website updates

I needed to upgrade my drupal website and Salman was very quick to help out. I was really impressed. Others were quoting 2 to 5 hours, he did it in moments. I think he must be really knowledgeable and experienced.

Yasmine M. United Kingdom · 2015
Fiverr

Amazing work by the best developer on Fiverr!

LinkedIn recommendation

Salman has been a huge resource on Drupal development. He took the time to assess my project needs and came up with a workable approach. He worked over different global time zones to get to launch and his pre-planning steps allowed us to adapt quickly to changes. Salman kept his word and delivered a great final product. Couldn't see getting this project done without the expertise he brought.

Joseph Ansah Human-Centered Innovator | $50M+ Revenue Generated
Fiverr

Exceptional Collaboration, Top-notch Expertise - Salman is a True Asset!

When you work with people on Fiverr, sometimes it feels like there's a wall between you and them. You don't always feel that personal connection. But that wasn't the case with Salman.
Right from the start, working with Salman felt like working with a good friend. He understood exactly what I needed, and we communicated really well. His services aren't the cheapest around, but his knowledge and skills are worth every penny.

If you're looking for someone who bridges the gap, understands your needs, and delivers nothing short of excellence, look no further than Salman.

Watch the video review
@viktorny United Kingdom · 2023
Repeat client
Fiverr

Salman is a perfectionist, which is just what you need when hiring someone to migrate and re-design your business website. I fully appreciated his attention to detail, and persistence in working to create some of the custom off-template features I wanted. I will definitely continue to work with him for maintenance, updates, and future additions.

LinkedIn recommendation

He is a committed individual who is driven by his sheer passion to excel. With his profound technical knowledge coupled with his ability to lead teams effectively to deliver technical solutions of complex nature, he has become pivotal to the organisation's success. His professional portfolio spans from a five-star rated freelancer to a technical team lead responsible for the digital transformation of an entire province.

Asim Ishaq Khan Director, National Incubation Center Managed Salman at KPITB
PeoplePerHour

Convert .psd (photoshop) design to responsive bootstrap website

Brilliant coder and I can't recommend Salman enough. Our project was to convert several .psd files to a fully responsive website using Bootstrap. Salman produced a brilliant conversion, great code and all done in an extremely fast and professional manner. Communication was excellent and he made sure the project was done to our complete satisfaction. He certainly lived up to the name 'Bootstrap King!' Looking forward to many more future projects together. Thank you, Salman!

Michael H. United Kingdom · 2015
Upwork

Need a Drupal developer to create a new flexible layout for Panopoly

Salman was able to complete the original project exactly as requested and give feedback on ways that other things could be improved further. He did not try to overdevelop or make long-drawn-out proposals for the original small request.
He communicated clearly and often on status of the project as he was working.
Due to some unforeseen delays on my part, the project was delayed and Salman did a great job continuing to follow up and offer support.
I will definitely be hiring Salman again for future drupal website updates and development.

Fiverr

I needed something quick done for my client's Drupal site and Salman did a great job for a fair price. Thanks!

Upwork

Static HTML Parallax Scrolling Page Development

Great developer and great communicator! Went above and beyond on the project, and we will definitely work together more in the future!

Fiverr

Salman is amazing at being a Drupal developer. He fixed my problem almost instantly at the best price there is online. Thank you!

Upwork

Add Hero Carousel to Drupal Homepage

Salman is an excellent Drupal engineer and a great resource for our team!

PeoplePerHour

Design a basic 'coming soon' homepage for new media company

Superb in every way. Beautiful website design, friendly interaction and incredible professionalism. Highly recommended.

Ashley C. United Kingdom · 2014
Fiverr

it's hard to find the right person to do the frontend, this guy is awesome!. very professional, excellent communication and overall his work is really good.

Upwork

Drupal 9.5 custom module using services

Excellent freelancer. Great technical skill, great communication. Will rehire!

Fiverr

This is a wonderful freelancer. I highly recommend. He worked on my Drupal website and got me up and running quickly. I highly recommend Salman Haider and look forward to using his services again.

PeoplePerHour

Update Security Releases for a Drupal Website

Salman was professionally fast with the task. Job was completed within some few minutes. He has an excellent working attitude and very good to work with. He was able to explain technical issues in a very simple way. He was so willing to assist with more task. I will hire him whenever the need arises.

ERIC SELASE E. Ghana · 2016
Upwork

Drupal Migration & Adjustments

Salman integrated multiple drupal changes into our existing website, his skills and reliability were outstanding, and we were completely satisfied with the outcome.
Will definitely hire him again.

PeoplePerHour

I need someone to help me build my site in Drupal

Salman is very professional, punctual, and expert in his skills and capabilities. It was a pleasure working with him and I would work with him again on subsequent projects when appropriate.

Michael H. United States · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Drupal Expert Needed for a quick website updates

Amazing skills. Great communication. I'll definitely work with Salman on more projects. Worked tirelessly and resolved some issues, that we thought couldn't be fixed :) Thank you!

Dominica R. United Kingdom · 2016
Fiverr

Outstanding Service. Went above and beyond what was expected. Couldn't recommend enough.

Fiverr

Salman exhibited exceptional Drupal expertise, effectively updating the view structure and design on JBM Technologies' page at a good price than what other quoted.

Fiverr

Salman, was pretty quick in fixing the issue and was good at communications. I would certainly recommend him for any Drupal issues.

Fiverr

Salman is great, fast and skilled. Needed some Python coding to help with a complex feed. He did a great job and was very helpful in explaining his work.

@tiggerx Europe · 2023
Repeat client
LinkedIn recommendation

Salman worked with me for the past four years. Four years is a long time and there were tough times with strict deadlines when even weekends have to be spent at office and communication would happen till 2 am at night - such stretches of work make most people erratic and bring out their weaknesses - Salman is someone who shines in such situation. Always committed, always ahead of the team. He is a good mentor, followed by many young developers, an excellent team member who has developed the 'go-to guy' reputation in the team.

Shahbaz Khan Digital Development Managed Salman directly
Fiverr

Salman is a very kind, yet professional developer. He set up the website I ordered and patiently guided me through any problems I encountered. He replied to anything almost instantly. I am very happy and would hire him again any time!

Fiverr

Salman delivered a fantastic final project! He was very communicative and responsive to what we needed. I look forward to hopefully working with him again.

Fiverr

This was the second time Salman had done Drupal website work for me. It was done efficiently and quickly!

LinkedIn recommendation

Salman is an excellent developer with a number of high quality projects in his portfolio. He has been actively engaged in web development for the last many years and won multiple accolades for his projects and his freelancing work. An excellent team guy with a wonderful personality. Highly recommended resource for any complex web development project.

Abu Bakar N. Alvi AI & Data | Power BI | Microsoft Fabric | MCT Managed Salman directly
Fiverr

Awesome! As usual! Really looking forward to our next project!

Upwork

mySQL Database Conversion

Nice work Salman

Upwork

Upgrading Drupal and building new functionality

Salman was great! Planning on rehiring him. Open to feedback and sharing his input.

Upwork

Custom Drupal Module to Embed PowerBI Graphics

Salman was very helpful in troubleshooting issues with PowerBI and Drupal. He provided numerous options for solving our website integration challenges. Ultimately, my client changed the scope of work and I didn't need to complete this project.

Upwork

Upgrade module from Drupal 7 to 9

Easy to work with and responsive. The work was completed on time. I plan on rehiring Salman in the future.

Upwork

Looking for PHP/Drupal/WordPress Expert

Thank you for your great work! We will have another opportunity to work with him soon.

Upwork

Drupal Website Issues Fixing and Handling

Salman Haider worked very effectively and had our problem fixed.
The communication was smooth and easy as well.
He is familiar with Drupal. We recommend working with him again.

Upwork

Drupal 7.80 error - Need freelance support

Took a little longer than expected however my sites issues have been resolved... was good service

Upwork

Convert Adobe Photoshop to HTML/CSS Responsive

Salman delivered good work on this project. His skills were reasonably strong. He met all our expectations for this project. We enjoyed working with Salman and will likely have additional jobs for him in the future.

Upwork

Develop a web site using ready content, and a template for the layout

Salman really is a very efficient professional.
He puts in his all to be able to make thins easier for the client. We like working with him a lot and we highly recommend him!

PeoplePerHour

Changes to existing Drupal Website

Project required a lot of back and forth with a few issues along the way but Salman's communication was good and he got the work done in a timely fashion once we were able to provide him with everything he needed.

Matt B. United Kingdom · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Bring existing Drupal site back on line for reference

Good communication, quick and efficient work. Thank you.

John P. United Kingdom · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Drupal Expert Needed for a quick website updates

He's the expert in his field. Pleasure to work with.

Dominica R. United Kingdom · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Drupal Expert Needed for a quick website updates

Amazing work as always :)

Dominica R. United Kingdom · 2016
PeoplePerHour

I need a personal trainer to train me in Bootstrap webpage development.

Salman did a fine patient job of explaining Bootstrap to an uninitiated person, namely me. He also makes himself very available, which we in different time zones greatly appreciate.

John M. Canada · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Drupal Professional Needed

Salman is great to work with! Puts in the time needed to get the job done! Will Hire again!

Tom B. Portugal · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Launch Template to Edit Mode on URL

Once again Salman acts quickly and delivers what is required. Will use again on large and small projects!

Evelyn B. United Kingdom · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Minor Drupal Chnages

Salman delivered exactly what was required. He was quick to respond and ensured the desired outcome was provided. I would highly recommend Salman for Drupal work and will be using him in the future where required.

Evelyn B. United Kingdom · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Site build in Drupal

Fantastic job, excellent drupal skills, will use again!

Ryan B. United Kingdom · 2016
PeoplePerHour

Convert wordpress website to drupal or create a drupal site from scratch

It has been very easy to work with Salman. He did a terrific work and I can highly recommend his services.

Filip D. Sweden · 2015
PeoplePerHour

Create new template/ layout for my site using Dreamweaver, CSS, HTML5

Very happy to recommend Salman. Good and quick communication and delivered exactly what I asked for. Very talented guy!

Tim J. United Kingdom · 2015
PeoplePerHour

I need my Photoshop designs converted into STATIC HTML

Excellent Coder! Very nice guy all around! My advice - keep this guy in your rollodex!

Daniel G. United Kingdom · 2015
PeoplePerHour

Create or modify a view for your drupal website

Quick turn around, delivered what he promised, will work with again

Lalith K. United Kingdom · 2014
PeoplePerHour

Responsive Website design - Mobile and Web version

Prompt, and good job again.

Andrew G. United Kingdom · 2014
PeoplePerHour

One page from psd to web and mobile responsive HTML5/CSS

Cool Calm and composed worker. Never gets annoyed and provides unlimited variations. A+ and highly recommended.

Alexia R. United States · 2014
PeoplePerHour

Need someone to change picture on my website.

Salman provided a fair and reasonable quote and completed the work in less than one hour. I would defiantly use and recommended his services. Once again, thank you for your help!

Lewis S. United Kingdom · 2014
Fiverr

Salman exactly what was needed to fix the problem. Definitely a Drupal expert and he knows what hes doing. I will be ordering from him anytime I have an issue or need something modified with Drupal.

Fiverr

A pro developer. And always trying to help. All perfect.

Fiverr

this guy gets it done

@brladewig United States · 2021
Repeat client
Fiverr

Amazing service. Will hire again!

Fiverr

Good working relationship with Salman!

Fiverr

Great developer and a pleasant project companion

Fiverr

Good job! fast, accurate and helpful. highly recommended developer! The best!

Fiverr

Vendor was very committed to the task and delivered as expected. Very knowledgeable vendor as expected from a certified professional

Fiverr

perfect. thank you for your work.

Fiverr

Good communication, quick turnaround and job done.

Fiverr

Time difference was the most challenging issue. Other than that, he was able to resolve our issues.

Fiverr

understood my requirements well, and easy to work with.

Fiverr

Great response and very professional work! A pleasure working with Salman and will do it again soon.

Fiverr

Great Great Developer will use again for Drupal

Fiverr

Great service. His reviews are a testament to what is delivered.

Fiverr

Great guy, Good service, definitely buying again

Fiverr

What a rock star! He finished the work quick and professionally and at a great price. Thank you!

Fiverr

good guy and gr8 work

Fiverr

Fast and professional Drupal service. Very good communication skills. Highly recommend!

Fiverr

salman great job!. great to have you in our projects.

Fiverr

I am so please with the quickness and quality of work will always use you for all my site work.

Fiverr

Salman thank you!, your work is superb!. great coding!!.. fantastic, I will keep asking you more gigs.

Fiverr

Great job as always! Will order again,

Fiverr

great work!.. very efficient, this guy rocks!.. excellent communication and fast!..wow thank you salman

Fiverr

Thanks mate, will inbox you more details.

Fiverr

Awesome to work with! 5 stars!

Fiverr

Salman is fast and capable - I highly recommend him

Fiverr

wonderfull support ! thank you!

Fiverr

fantastic result! ultra fast !

Fiverr

Great seller! Awesome work, really fast too!

Fiverr

Another great job, very fast turn around

Fiverr

Quick responses, very helpful and excellent quality.

Fiverr

Very good! I'll be hiring him again.

Fiverr

Job well done Salman / I am adding a sixth and seventh star here, thanks

Fiverr

Amazing seller! Recommend 100% - quick and very supportive of changes!

Fiverr

Perfect work .. exactly as ordered

Fiverr

Thanks Salman! Very professional & attentive. Will definitely contact him again!

Fiverr

more than 5 stars.. perfectly done.. will come for more and more.
thanks allot salman ... <3

Fiverr

his a pro, he know how to CODE and delever fast, will work with him again. :) thanks!!!

Fiverr

Great work and super fast.

Fiverr

Very quick response and awesome work done.

Fiverr

Once again Salman did and excellent job on my Drupal project. We will definitely order from him again in the future. Great to work with.

Skills & Expertise

Technologies and tools I work with daily to build high-performance web solutions

Drupal
PHP
Symfony
MySQL
Redis
HTML
CSS
SASS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Twig
Git
GitHub
Docker
Acquia
Pantheon
Azure
AWS
Composer
Drush
VS Code
Figma
APIs
Ollama
Qwen3
Postman
Bruno
Salesforce
Jira
Asana
ClickUp
HubSpot
Crazy Egg

Drupal Expert

Scalable architecture, advanced content modeling (SDC, Paragraphs, Entity References), custom modules, API development, complex migrations across Drupal 8/9/10/11

Frontend & Theming

Twig templates, SDC, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Zurb Foundation, shadcn, Storybook, responsive design, CSS/SASS

Backend & Performance

PHP development, MySQL/MariaDB, Varnish, Redis caching, security hardening

Code Quality, DevOps & CI/CD

Code reviews, PHPStan static analysis, PHPCS coding standards, PHPUnit tests, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), Composer and Drush scripts, Docker/DDEV, Acquia Cloud

Certifications

Acquia Triple Certified on Drupal 9 and 10, certified on Drupal 11, and kept current through every major release.

  • Drupal 11 Developer Acquia · May 2025
  • GitHub Foundations GitHub · April 2024

Certification journey

  1. D11 Developer
  2. GitHub GitHub Foundations
  3. 5 Acquia exams in under three weeks

    Triple Triple Certified on Drupal 9 & 10 July 2023
    D9 Back End Specialist
    D10 Back End Specialist
    D10 Front End Specialist
    D10 Site Builder
    D10 Developer
  4. D9 Front End Specialist
  5. D9 Site Builder
    D9 Developer June 2020

Community

Organizing, speaking and volunteering in the Drupal community since 2015

Attendee

DrupalCon Nara 2025

Nara, Japan · November 2025

Salman at the Drupal CMS 1.0 launch, with the Drupal CMS site on the big screen Release party cake: Drupal CMS, happy 24th birthday Drupal
Organizer

Drupal CMS Release Party

Sharjah & Dubai · January 2025

Volunteer

DrupalCon Portland 2024

Portland, USA · May 2024

Drupal 10 release party cake topped with the Drupal logo
Organizer Speaker

Drupal 10 Release Party

Sharjah, UAE · December 2022

Salman's desk during DrupalCon Prague 2022, with Dries Buytaert's keynote streaming on one screen and a GraphQL session on another
Virtual attendee

DrupalCon Prague 2022

Joined online · September 2022

Scholarship

DrupalCon 2020

Minneapolis scholarship, held online as DrupalCon Global

Salman leading a training session at DrupalCamp Peshawar 2015
Speaker

DrupalCamp Peshawar 2015

Peshawar, Pakistan · 2015

Delivered a hands-on Drupal 101 session: theming, content modeling and how Drupal's architecture fits together.

Attendees under the DrupalCamp Karachi banner
Speaker

DrupalCamp Karachi 2014

Karachi, Pakistan · 2014

Group photo at DrupalCamp Lahore, in front of the event banner
Speaker

DrupalCamp Lahore 2014

Lahore, Pakistan · May 2014

Group photo at DrupalCamp Islamabad 2013, in front of the event banner
Speaker

DrupalCamp Islamabad 2013

Islamabad, Pakistan · 2013

…and many more meetups, conferences and camps since 2013.

Get In Touch

Taking on a limited number of new projects

Have a Drupal, web or AI project in mind?

Tell me what you're working on: an upgrade, a stubborn bug, a new feature, an AI agent or automation, or extra help for your agency. You'll hear back from me directly, not from a sales team.

  1. Send a few details What the site is, what's broken or what you'd like to build.
  2. Get a plan I reply with questions or a rough approach and estimate.
  3. Start the work We agree on scope and timing, then I get going.

I only use your details to reply to you.