Cristian is available for hire
Hire CristianCristian Brinza
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress Developer
Bucharest, Romania
Toptal member since April 20, 2021
Bio
Cristian is a professional in the realm of web architecture and development. With years of hands-on experience, Cristian has developed a keen instinct to create and develop web applications. He leverages his extensive knowledge to engineer scalable, high-performance solutions that meet the needs of each client. Whether it's architecting complex systems or developing intuitive user interfaces, Cristian's expertise is a cornerstone of success in today's dynamic digital landscape.
Portfolio
Toptal Clients
WordPress, WordPress API, WordPress to PDF, WordPress Themes, HTML to WordPress...
TechnoDev LLC
WordPress, WordPress API, WordPress to PDF, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins...
Score Boost Solution LLC
Laravel, MySQL, OAuth 2, WebSockets, Pusher, Mandrill, PHPUnit, Mockery...
Experience
- WordPress - 8 years
- WooCommerce API - 7 years
- WordPress Themes - 7 years
- WordPress API - 7 years
- WooCommerce - 7 years
- ACF PRO - 7 years
- WordPress Plugins - 7 years
- WordPress REST API - 5 years
Preferred Environment
WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, Web Architecture, Elementor Pro, Symfony, React, Website Design
The most amazing...
...thing I developed and designed is a WordPress plugin that automates complex workflows for a global eCommerce platform, boosting efficiency and revenue.
Work Experience
Senior WordPress Developer
2021 - PRESENT
Toptal Clients
- Led a team of 4–6 developers across 12+ WordPress projects, delivering 100% of milestones on time and improving internal task efficiency by 35% through agile workflows and structured code reviews.
- Architected a modular WordPress platform with custom API integrations and plugin extensions, supporting over 5,000 users/month, reducing future development time by 40% through reusable components.
- Designed and implemented responsive user interfaces that increased mobile engagement by 60% and reduced bounce rate by 25%, using Elementor, Figma, and Tailwind CSS across three major redesigns.
- Integrated 10+ essential plugins (ACF, WPML, WooCommerce, Learndash) and removed three major malware infections, resulting in 99.9% uptime, improved site speed by 45%, and restored full site functionality without data loss.
- Optimized website performance across multiple WordPress installations, achieving 90+ Google PageSpeed scores and reducing page load times by over 50%, which led to a 30% increase in organic traffic within three months.
- Managed client relationships and delivered 20+ web projects end-to-end, maintaining a high client satisfaction rating and increasing client retention by 40% through timely delivery and clear communication.
- Developed high-performance Elementor-based websites with custom themes and responsive layouts, reducing build time and improving user engagement across all devices.
- Designed custom UI/UX layouts in Figma based on client goals and brand identity, leading to an improvement in user satisfaction and faster approval cycles during the development phase.
Technologies: WordPress, WordPress API, WordPress to PDF, WordPress Themes, HTML to WordPress, WordPress Plugins, PSD to WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, ACF PRO, WooCommerce, WooCommerce API, Figma, Tailwind CSS, Git, GitHub, Back-end Development, Front-end Development, Responsive, Full-stack, Asana, Jira, MySQLi, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Sage 9, UX Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), REST APIs, Sage WordPress Theme, Landing Pages, REST, WordPress Theme Design, Communication, Stripe API, Google Calendar, Page Speed Optimization, Divi, Business Requirements, Google Maps, Google Maps API, GeneratePress, SSL Configurations, Google AdSense, Web UI, Web UX, Typeform.io, Chatbots, GoDaddy, Membership Sites, Recurring Payments, Amazon Lightsail, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Route 53, Wordfence Security, Site Speed Optimization, Stripe Payments, BuddyPress, SSL, SSL Certificates, Performance Optimization, LAMP, WordPress SEO, WordPress Multisite, Algolia, Adobe, Avada, Databases, Forms, JSON, Metasearch Engines, SQL, Elementor Pro, WP Engine, Themes, Plugin Customization, Back-end, Figma to WordPress, Google Search Console, Postman, PhpStorm, Web Design, Technical SEO, Machine Learning, GraphQL API
Full-stack WordPress Developer
2020 - PRESENT
TechnoDev LLC
- Developed custom WooCommerce solutions for online stores handling up to 500 transactions/month, integrated Stripe and PayPal, and implemented scalable product filtering systems that improved conversion rates by 22%.
- Integrated Stripe, Canto, HubSpot, and Mailchimp APIs to automate workflows and improve UX, increasing payment success by 45%, internal productivity by 40%, and boosting email engagement.
- Managed domain and hosting setups, configuring LEMP stacks (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP) for high-performance WordPress sites, reducing load times and improving server reliability across multiple projects.
- Built enterprise-grade applications using Symfony and React, including scalable APIs and dynamic frontends, improving operational efficiency for large-scale clients.
- Implemented full-site SEO strategies including technical audits, schema markup, and on-page optimization, leading to a 70% increase in organic traffic within three months.
- Configured Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Business Profile, and Merchant Center to track conversions, enhance local visibility, and optimize ad spend, increasing ROI by 35%.
Technologies: WordPress, WordPress API, WordPress to PDF, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, PSD to WordPress, HTML to WordPress, WordPress eCommerce, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Photoshop CC, Figma, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap, XD to HTML, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WPML, ACF PRO, WooCommerce, Ajax, HTML5, CSS3, Full-stack, Plugins, WordPress Design, Elementor, Pixel Perfect, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Responsive, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Page Builder, Mailchimp, Web Development, APIs, JavaScript, jQuery, Git, GitHub, Back-end Development, Front-end Development, MySQLi, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), SEO Tools, Sage 9, eCommerce, UX Design, Online Payments, REST APIs, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Landing Pages, REST, Stripe, Stripe API, API Integration, WordPress Theme Design, SCSS, Cookies, Communication, Google Calendar API, Google Calendar, Page Speed Optimization, Web Scraping, Divi, Business Requirements, Google Maps, Google Maps API, GeneratePress, SSL Configurations, Google AdSense, Web UI, Web UX, Typeform.io, Chatbots, MemberPress, GoDaddy, WordPress LMS, Yoast SEO, Rank Math, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Membership Sites, Recurring Payments, Amazon Lightsail, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Route 53, Amazon WorkSpaces, Wordfence Security, Site Speed Optimization, Stripe Payments, Payment APIs, SMS Gateways, BuddyPress, Gutenberg Editor, SSL, SSL Certificates, Performance Optimization, LAMP, WordPress SEO, WordPress Multisite, Laravel, Adobe, Avada, Databases, Forms, JSON, Metasearch Engines, Google Tag Manager, Timber, Twig, TypeScript, SQL, Zapier, OAuth, DigitalOcean, Elementor Pro, WP Engine, Themes, Plugin Customization, OpenAI API, Back-end, Figma to WordPress, Google Search Console, Ubuntu, Software Architecture, Postman, PhpStorm, Web Design, Technical SEO, Automation, IT Automation, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Chatbots, GraphQL API
Full-stack Developer
2023 - 2025
Score Boost Solution LLC
- Developed a custom internal CRM web application to streamline client management and improve operational efficiency across departments.
- Built and deployed a Stripe integration using Laravel, enabling each client to securely manage their billing information through a personalized dashboard.
- Integrated the Authorize.net API to seamlessly handle payment processing following the decommissioning of Stripe, ensuring uninterrupted financial operations.
- Created a custom DocuSign API integration, reducing the document signing cycle time by 40% and increasing compliance in onboarding workflows.
- Integrated the RingCentral API to automate and trigger email notifications for payment failures, due dates, and other billing-related events, improving client communication reliability.
- Connected OpenAI's ChatGPT API to parse and analyze three distinct document types, generating a unified, client-ready summary report in under 10 seconds.
- Configured a scalable LEMP stack on DigitalOcean using Docker containers, and set up CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment across staging and production environments.
- Architected and led the implementation of new high-impact features, overseeing a team of developers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to best practices.
- Ran end-to-end, unit, and integration testing to ensure application stability, achieving over 95% test coverage and reducing post-deployment bugs by 70%.
- Implemented WebSocket-based live chat functionality within the CRM, enabling real-time communication between clients and support staff, which improved response time by 60%.
Technologies: Laravel, MySQL, OAuth 2, WebSockets, Pusher, Mandrill, PHPUnit, Mockery, Stripe API, Authorize.net, DocuSign, Webhooks, DigitalOcean, LEMP, Vue, Vue 2, Vuetify, Vue Router, Vuex, Axios, Webpack, TypeScript 4, RingCentral, Docker, NGINX, PhpMyAdmin, PHP 7, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, MySQL Server, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Full-stack, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, Front-end Development, Web Architecture, Unit Testing, Ubuntu, Software Architecture, Postman, PhpStorm, Amazon WorkSpaces, GraphQL API
WordPress Developer
2022 - 2022
Application SunMove Inc.
- Identified and mapped requirements, led a mobile app development team, and delivered high-quality applications. Clearly defined the scope of development work and deliverables that must be accomplished within a specific timeframe.
- Extended the WordPress powerful API with custom REST endpoints. Defined my endpoints to get WordPress chatting to practically any application or service, including our bespoke mobile application.
- Handled the app purchases through the WooCommerce API, which was counting around 1,000 subscriptions a month.
- Fixed bugs and improved some new features to the website theme.
Technologies: WordPress, APIs, WooCommerce, HTML, CSS, WordPress API, Back-end, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WordPress Plugins, REST APIs, Mobile App Development, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Postman, WordPress REST API, HTTPS, PHP, RESTful Routes, WooCommerce API, REST, API Integration, WordPress Theme Design, Communication, Google Calendar, Page Speed Optimization, Business Requirements, Google Maps, Google Maps API, GeneratePress, SSL Configurations, Google AdSense, Web UI, Web UX, Typeform.io, Chatbots, GoDaddy, WordPress LMS, Membership Sites, Amazon Route 53, Payment APIs, SSL, SSL Certificates, LAMP, WordPress SEO, Adobe, Forms, JSON, SQL, Themes, Plugin Customization, PhpStorm
Web Developer
2019 - 2020
NeoAdvanced
- Redesigned the official website for the largest cinema chain in Moldova using Laravel and Directus, improving page load speed by 45% and simplifying content management for non-technical staff.
- Developed a dynamic product customization system in WordPress that allowed users to visualize gifts live, increasing conversion rates by 30% and reducing cart abandonment.
- Built a fully responsive real estate platform with advanced filtering and multi-language support via WPML, enhancing user engagement and session duration by over 50%.
- Launched a church website from Adobe XD designs using Laravel Voyager, enabling the client to manage content with minimal technical effort while maintaining design fidelity.
- Integrated complex APIs such as Stripe, Mailchimp, and Google Maps across multiple projects, streamlining marketing automation and enabling online payments with 99.9% uptime.
- Improved SEO rankings and Core Web Vitals across several WordPress sites by implementing structured schema, image optimization, lazy loading, and Google Tag Manager configuration.
Technologies: Laravel, Laravel Voyager, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes, CodeIgniter 3, PHP, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Directus, CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, XD to HTML, HTML to WordPress, WordPress Plugins, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WPML, ACF PRO, WooCommerce, Ajax, WordPress eCommerce, HTML5, CSS3, Full-stack, Plugins, WordPress Design, Elementor, Pixel Perfect, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Responsive, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Page Builder, Web Development, APIs, Composer, JavaScript, jQuery, Back-end Development, Front-end Development, MySQLi, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), eCommerce, UX Design, Online Payments, REST APIs, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Landing Pages, REST, API Integration, WordPress Theme Design, SCSS, Stripe API, Page Speed Optimization, Web Scraping, Divi, Business Requirements, Google Maps, Google Maps API, GeneratePress, SSL Configurations, Google AdSense, Web UI, Web UX, GoDaddy, Stripe Payments, Mobile First, SMS Gateways, SSL, SSL Certificates, LAMP, WordPress SEO, WordPress Multisite, Adobe, Avada, Databases, Forms, Themes, Plugin Customization, Back-end, Figma to WordPress, Ubuntu
Full-stack WordPress Developer
2016 - 2018
deosebIT Soft
- Developed a custom WordPress plugin that enables one-click product publishing from WooCommerce to OLX via their API, streamlining external listing processes and saving clients hours of manual input.
- Created multiple pixel-perfect WordPress themes from Adobe XD, Figma, and Sketch files, ensuring full responsiveness and design accuracy across all devices and screen sizes.
- Built a WooCommerce synchronization plugin that uses the REST API to update stock levels across multiple websites, eliminating inventory mismatches and improving operational efficiency.
- Engineered advanced product filtering systems for WooCommerce shops, allowing users to filter by attributes, categories, tags, and custom fields, improving user experience and boosting product discovery.
- Utilized ACF PRO and WPML to develop multi-language, fully customizable eCommerce platforms, empowering clients to manage content independently and scale internationally.
- Implemented page speed optimizations using SCSS, lazy loading, caching, and script minification, improving site performance scores to over 90+ in Google PageSpeed Insights.
- Integrated analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Mailchimp, and Google Maps API to enhance tracking, automation, and customer interaction across several client platforms.
Technologies: Adobe Experience Design (XD), Photoshop CC, WordPress, WordPress API, WordPress to PDF, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WordPress eCommerce, XD to HTML, HTML to WordPress, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WPML, ACF PRO, WooCommerce, Ajax, HTML5, CSS3, Full-stack, Plugins, WordPress Design, Elementor, Pixel Perfect, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Responsive, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Page Builder, WordPress REST API, Mailchimp, Web Development, APIs, Composer, JavaScript, jQuery, Back-end Development, Front-end Development, MySQLi, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), eCommerce, UX Design, Online Payments, REST APIs, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Landing Pages, REST, API Integration, WordPress Theme Design, SCSS, Page Speed Optimization, Divi, Business Requirements, Google Maps, Google Maps API, GeneratePress, SSL Configurations, Google AdSense, Web UI, Web UX, MemberPress, Site Speed Optimization, Performance Optimization, WordPress SEO, Databases, Forms, Twig, WP Engine, Themes, Back-end
Experience
Software Architecture for Maintenance Overhaul & Repair Web Application (Airline Industry)
• Led the software architecture and system design of a web application for an airline maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) company. The client needed a scalable, modular platform to manage field operations, repair history, work order scheduling, and parts logistics.
• Designed the system using clean architecture and domain-driven design (DDD) principles to ensure long-term maintainability and clear separation of concerns.
• Defined the application layers and boundaries between the Symfony API back end and the React front end.
• Designed the MySQL data models to handle service orders, technician logs, parts inventory, and compliance tracking.
• Specified REST communication protocols, including endpoint design, validation strategies, and JWT-based authentication.
• Architected a role-based access control system for granular user permissions.
• Proposed asynchronous processing via Symfony Messenger for tasks like notifications and report generation.
• Delivered complete technical documentation with flowcharts, ER diagrams, sequence diagrams, and architecture blueprints.
• Designed the system using clean architecture and domain-driven design (DDD) principles to ensure long-term maintainability and clear separation of concerns.
• Defined the application layers and boundaries between the Symfony API back end and the React front end.
• Designed the MySQL data models to handle service orders, technician logs, parts inventory, and compliance tracking.
• Specified REST communication protocols, including endpoint design, validation strategies, and JWT-based authentication.
• Architected a role-based access control system for granular user permissions.
• Proposed asynchronous processing via Symfony Messenger for tasks like notifications and report generation.
• Delivered complete technical documentation with flowcharts, ER diagrams, sequence diagrams, and architecture blueprints.
AI-driven Travel Itinerary Generator (Symfony and MCP Ecosystem)
We designed and built an advanced AI-powered travel itinerary generator for a tourism company, integrating multiple MCP servers into a Symfony web application. The system collects structured travel preferences from customers — destination, travel dates, budget, group size, preferred cities, activity types, accommodation style, and more. Using this input, the AI interacts directly with Airbnb/Booking MCP for stays and Google Flights MCP for flight availability and pricing.
The AI then synthesizes all the data into a personalized, realistic, cost-optimized itinerary. Before sending it to the customer, the itinerary is internally reviewed by a human travel consultant via an approval dashboard. Consultants can request updates or modifications, which the AI regenerates instantly using the same MCP-integrated pipeline. Once approved, the itinerary is delivered to the client, who can iteratively request adjustments through the employee interface.
The AI then synthesizes all the data into a personalized, realistic, cost-optimized itinerary. Before sending it to the customer, the itinerary is internally reviewed by a human travel consultant via an approval dashboard. Consultants can request updates or modifications, which the AI regenerates instantly using the same MCP-integrated pipeline. Once approved, the itinerary is delivered to the client, who can iteratively request adjustments through the employee interface.
Nine Moons – Personalized Pregnancy Health & Nutrition Website
Nine Moons is a personalized pregnancy nutrition and health app built by LifeNome. It offers week-by-week dietary guidance tailored to each user’s genetics, lifestyle, and stage of pregnancy.
For this project, I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch using ACF, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The site is fully responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices. It supports the Nine Moons mobile app by offering expectant mothers science-backed nutrition and health guidance.
I implemented the project with a strong focus on performance and SEO best practices, including clean semantic markup, optimized metadata, fast load times, and mobile-first design for improved indexing. The result is a polished, scalable marketing website aligned with the needs of a health-tech audience.
For this project, I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch using ACF, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The site is fully responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices. It supports the Nine Moons mobile app by offering expectant mothers science-backed nutrition and health guidance.
I implemented the project with a strong focus on performance and SEO best practices, including clean semantic markup, optimized metadata, fast load times, and mobile-first design for improved indexing. The result is a polished, scalable marketing website aligned with the needs of a health-tech audience.
Catholic Prayer Platform Dedicated to Providing the Liturgy of the Hours
https://divineoffice.org/DivineOffice.org is a spiritual platform that delivers the daily Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) to a global audience. I contributed to the site's ongoing development and optimization, focusing on WordPress performance, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness. The site integrates audio prayers, user accounts, and a dynamic schedule of liturgical content.
I developed the custom WordPress theme from scratch, focusing on performance, responsive design, and accessibility. Key features I implemented include:
• Geolocation integration to request user permission and display real-time prayer locations on a 3D interactive globe.
• Stripe integration supporting both monthly and one-time donations, fully integrated with the site’s donation flow.
• Custom login and registration forms tailored to the platform's community needs.
• A fully customized community forum with discussion topics, replies, likes, and user interactions.
The project combines technical complexity with a meaningful user experience, serving a global faith-based audience through scalable and elegant web architecture.
I developed the custom WordPress theme from scratch, focusing on performance, responsive design, and accessibility. Key features I implemented include:
• Geolocation integration to request user permission and display real-time prayer locations on a 3D interactive globe.
• Stripe integration supporting both monthly and one-time donations, fully integrated with the site’s donation flow.
• Custom login and registration forms tailored to the platform's community needs.
• A fully customized community forum with discussion topics, replies, likes, and user interactions.
The project combines technical complexity with a meaningful user experience, serving a global faith-based audience through scalable and elegant web architecture.
Healthcare Website and Patient Portal (Toptal Project)
https://www.northeastspineandsports.com/An MVP of a new web experience for the patient portal. The goal was to completely rethink the patient experience on their website to make it more seamless and enjoyable. As a WordPress developer, I created the front end of the website using the Tailwind CSS framework, which was a great solution for developing the visual part of the site. I implemented the back end using the ACF plugin, one of the most powerful plugins for creating custom fields and relationships between CPTs.
Romanian Platform that Brings Together a Passionate Community of Sourdough Bread Enthusiasts
DragdePaine.ro is a Romanian culinary blog and community platform focused on traditional sourdough baking. I developed the site using WordPress with a custom design and Elementor-based implementation, ensuring a responsive and fast-loading structure for content-rich pages. Key features include a custom recipe layout, structured schema for SEO, and clear blog categorization for a passionate audience. The platform also includes user registration and login, Stripe payment gateway integration for both subscriptions to recipes and online courses hosted via Vimeo. The result is a fully customized solution tailored to a growing community of sourdough bread enthusiasts.
Radius Analytics – Custom WordPress Site with Advanced Animations and Interactive Design
This WordPress website was built using Elementor as the visual builder, enhanced with custom JavaScript animations and Lottie files designed in Illustrator and After Effects. A standout feature is the interactive first page, which displays a concealed binary mesh (0s and 1s) that dynamically shifts values with a subtle red sparkle animation. When hovering over the right-hand image in the hero section, the hidden binary mesh is revealed, creating an engaging user experience.
The entire visual concept was inspired by the client's vision, and the design was executed according to their detailed specifications. The project showcases a strong blend of creative front-end development and interactive motion design for a data-driven analytics brand.
The entire visual concept was inspired by the client's vision, and the design was executed according to their detailed specifications. The project showcases a strong blend of creative front-end development and interactive motion design for a data-driven analytics brand.
Compara Asigurari - Insurance Quote & Comparison Platform
https://compara-asigurari.ro/I developed a fully integrated insurance platform that allows users to generate personalized quotes, compare multiple policies, and complete purchases online.
Key features:
• Quote generation system: Collects user and vehicle data to calculate real-time insurance estimates.
• Insurance broker API integration: Retrieves live pricing and policy data for accurate, up-to-date quotes.
• Comparison engine: Displays quotes side by side for easy evaluation of premiums, coverage, and deductibles.
• End-to-end application flow: Guides users through the full quote-to-purchase journey.
• Secure payment gateway: Facilitates safe online premium payments, compliant with industry standards.
• Custom WordPress back end: Allows easy content management for articles, FAQs, and resources.
• Mobile optimization: Fully responsive for seamless use across all devices.
• Data security: Implements strong encryption and secure data handling.
The platform improves the insurance buying experience with speed, transparency, and reliability.
Key features:
• Quote generation system: Collects user and vehicle data to calculate real-time insurance estimates.
• Insurance broker API integration: Retrieves live pricing and policy data for accurate, up-to-date quotes.
• Comparison engine: Displays quotes side by side for easy evaluation of premiums, coverage, and deductibles.
• End-to-end application flow: Guides users through the full quote-to-purchase journey.
• Secure payment gateway: Facilitates safe online premium payments, compliant with industry standards.
• Custom WordPress back end: Allows easy content management for articles, FAQs, and resources.
• Mobile optimization: Fully responsive for seamless use across all devices.
• Data security: Implements strong encryption and secure data handling.
The platform improves the insurance buying experience with speed, transparency, and reliability.
Model Calibration – Technical Platform for Predictive Risk Modeling
https://modelcalibration.com/A minimalist black-and-white website designed to emphasize clarity, precision, and trust—key values in the predictive analytics and risk modeling field. I crafted this custom WordPress site with a strong focus on content delivery and typographic hierarchy, creating a timeless and elegant layout that elevates the client’s expertise.
The absence of color was a deliberate design choice to:
• Highlight complex ideas without distraction
• Create a clean, professional atmosphere
• Balance simplicity with technical sophistication
This approach ensures that readers stay focused on the in-depth insights the client provides, while maintaining a polished and modern user experience.
The absence of color was a deliberate design choice to:
• Highlight complex ideas without distraction
• Create a clean, professional atmosphere
• Balance simplicity with technical sophistication
This approach ensures that readers stay focused on the in-depth insights the client provides, while maintaining a polished and modern user experience.
Educational and Community Platform Focused on Cryptocurrency and Stock Market Insights
https://tb21crypto.ro/Positioned as the country's most comprehensive crypto-learning hub, it features both free and subscription content—including spot and futures trading strategies, video tutorials, market updates, on-chain data analysis, and on-demand Zoom sessions.
TB21Crypto.ro showcases a complex subscription-based educational platform with layered content access and payment integration, tailored to both beginner and advanced traders. It highlights capabilities in designing structured, secure, and scalable websites that support growth in the fintech and edtech industries.
TB21Crypto.ro showcases a complex subscription-based educational platform with layered content access and payment integration, tailored to both beginner and advanced traders. It highlights capabilities in designing structured, secure, and scalable websites that support growth in the fintech and edtech industries.
Kelp Social – Online Community & Resource Hub for Animal Welfare
https://kelpsocial.co.uk/Kelp Social is a UK-based, community-driven platform connecting animal lovers, advocates, experts, and organizations. The site offers blog articles, forums, webinars, contributor opportunities, and membership tiers (“The Raft”, Member Plus) to promote animal welfare education, awareness, and collaboration
I built a fully responsive, custom-designed community website for Kelp Social, using the BuddyBoss platform to support UK-based animal welfare initiatives. The site was developed on WordPress with a unique visual design and structure tailored to the client’s vision.
I built a fully responsive, custom-designed community website for Kelp Social, using the BuddyBoss platform to support UK-based animal welfare initiatives. The site was developed on WordPress with a unique visual design and structure tailored to the client’s vision.
Telegram eCommerce Bot with Crypto and Card Payments
• Architected and developed a complete Telegram-based online shop using Python, enabling users to purchase products via chat with credit cards (Stripe) or cryptocurrencies (USDT and Litecoin). The goal was to create a lightweight, fast, and secure shopping experience directly within Telegram, ideal for mobile-first users.
• Designed and implemented the system architecture, including bot logic, database schema, and secure payment workflows.
• Developed Telegram bot features for product browsing, checkout, and payment confirmation.
• Integrated Stripe API for credit card payments and built crypto payment flows using USDT and Litecoin wallets.
• Built an admin interface within Telegram allowing product management (add/edit/delete, set price, image, and details).
• Implemented a real-time sales reporting system accessible to admins via the bot.
• Delivered a fully functional, scalable Telegram shop with end-to-end payment integration.
• Enabled a seamless chat-commerce experience without requiring a website or external app.
• Provided technical documentation for future feature expansion and deployment.
• Designed and implemented the system architecture, including bot logic, database schema, and secure payment workflows.
• Developed Telegram bot features for product browsing, checkout, and payment confirmation.
• Integrated Stripe API for credit card payments and built crypto payment flows using USDT and Litecoin wallets.
• Built an admin interface within Telegram allowing product management (add/edit/delete, set price, image, and details).
• Implemented a real-time sales reporting system accessible to admins via the bot.
• Delivered a fully functional, scalable Telegram shop with end-to-end payment integration.
• Enabled a seamless chat-commerce experience without requiring a website or external app.
• Provided technical documentation for future feature expansion and deployment.
RinggitPlus | Blog Website
https://ringgitplus.com/en/blog/Created a pixel-perfect template using HTML and a CSS blog design from Zeplin. The blog contains the main post page with configurable settings, such as editing the categories to be shown, adding more category sections, and customizing a YouTube playlist; an article page with article ratings; a custom CTA section; comment features; and the category page. The website is fully responsive, and I enjoyed the experience while working with this client.
Price of Travel | Website About Traveling
https://priceoftravel.com/At a glance, it's a simple website. But if you dive into the code, you'll see a lot of custom fields and algorithms that optimize the website speed. I worked on the project as a full-stack developer and created a custom WordPress theme based on the XD design I was given.
The most important pages on this website are the city pages, and there are two types: city travel guide and city travel price. The city travel price page includes a currency converter that allows users to choose their local currency. I used the currency layer API to implement this functionality. This was a great project, and I was happy to work on it.
The most important pages on this website are the city pages, and there are two types: city travel guide and city travel price. The city travel price page includes a currency converter that allows users to choose their local currency. I used the currency layer API to implement this functionality. This was a great project, and I was happy to work on it.
eCommerce Multi-vendor Marketplace Plugin
https://pccommunitystores.com/Developed a comprehensive WordPress plugin for PairChoices, a charitable eCommerce marketplace that connects buyers with sellers while supporting educational institutions through automated donations. The platform facilitates transactions between multiple parties and automatically distributes fees and donations based on configurable percentages.
Key features and achievements:
• Implemented complex fee calculation algorithm that splits payments between buyers, sellers, institutions, and account managers
• Automated percentage-based fee distribution with configurable settings
• Dynamic fee adjustment based on order value (reduced fees for orders over $1,500)
• Integrated Stripe Connect for multi-party payments
• Automated payout system to sellers and institutions
• Secure onboarding process for vendor Stripe accounts
• Real-time payment processing with error handling
• Automated order lifecycle management with scheduled email notifications
• Buyer acceptance/rejection system with 10-day auto-completion
• Custom order status tracking and notifications
This plugin demonstrates expertise in complex eCommerce systems, payment processing, automated workflows, and WordPress/WooCommerce development at an enterprise level.
Key features and achievements:
• Implemented complex fee calculation algorithm that splits payments between buyers, sellers, institutions, and account managers
• Automated percentage-based fee distribution with configurable settings
• Dynamic fee adjustment based on order value (reduced fees for orders over $1,500)
• Integrated Stripe Connect for multi-party payments
• Automated payout system to sellers and institutions
• Secure onboarding process for vendor Stripe accounts
• Real-time payment processing with error handling
• Automated order lifecycle management with scheduled email notifications
• Buyer acceptance/rejection system with 10-day auto-completion
• Custom order status tracking and notifications
This plugin demonstrates expertise in complex eCommerce systems, payment processing, automated workflows, and WordPress/WooCommerce development at an enterprise level.
Kendal Cottages – Custom-built WordPress Site Designed for Luxury Holiday Rentals
https://kendalcottages.com/I developed a custom Elementor WordPress theme for Kendal Cottages, a luxury holiday rental in the Lake District. The site was built with performance and elegance in mind, using Elementor’s flexible builder alongside custom PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver a fully responsive, SEO-friendly experience.
The design was tailored to highlight the property's premium feel, featuring interactive galleries, a smooth booking inquiry flow, and informative content about the location. Everything was created to be easily manageable from the WordPress dashboard without relying on external field plugins, ensuring a streamlined back end for the client.
The design was tailored to highlight the property's premium feel, featuring interactive galleries, a smooth booking inquiry flow, and informative content about the location. Everything was created to be easily manageable from the WordPress dashboard without relying on external field plugins, ensuring a streamlined back end for the client.
Mundana Travel | Website for a Travel Company (via Toptal)
A website that lists all luxury hotels around the globe. As a WordPress developer, I implemented additional functionalities and custom page templates, fixed issues during the development process, optimized the website page speed, and integrated the Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics 4 (GA4). This project is still ongoing.
Overwater Bungalows | Website About Traveling
https://www.overwaterbungalows.net/A website about traveling that includes a blog, resort pages, and destination pages, and groups the resorts by destinations. In addition to developing a custom WordPress theme from an XD design, I created the front end, back end, and responsive version of the website.
Translation Agency in Bucharest - Enlightening Languages
An HTML and CSS template integrated with WordPress. All text on the website is dynamic and can be modified by the admin using the ACF plugin.
I created a custom WordPress theme to integrate the HTML template and integrated WPML and WPML String Translation to make the website multilingual.
I created a custom WordPress theme to integrate the HTML template and integrated WPML and WPML String Translation to make the website multilingual.
eMAG Upload | WordPress Plugin
A plugin for uploading products from the WooCommerce store to the eMAG Marketplace in one click, using the eMAG API, which has a lot of options to make the plugin more customizable. The administrator can upload one or more products at a time, and they can select the categories in which to upload the products. I developed something similar (OLX Upload), but the main difference is that this plugin sends statistical data back to the website.
WordPress Plugin to Filter Products
A plugin to filter products for WooCommerce that creates a filter based on the specific attributes that have a custom name structure. It collects the specific attributes, groups them, and displays them on the options page. The user can set a custom title for these groups and choose how the terms should be displayed as radios or as checkbox fields. The filter can be inserted on the front end by using a short code, and it will be displayed on product archives only.
Real Estate Website - PartnersAvenue LLC
A simple presentation website I developed based on the PSD design. It contains a landing page with a few sections, a contact page, and a portfolio page. On the portfolio page, I implemented a filter that groups the portfolio items by year, using JavaScript.
WooCommerce Shop with Landing Page
A WooCommerce shop I created from a custom design. The shop functionality is built on the WooCommerce Storefront theme. I integrated shipping based on the product weight and EuPlatesc, the local payment gateway.
Simplified Rental Experience Website
The website is easy to navigate, with a clear layout and intuitive design. Users can browse and search for available rental properties with detailed descriptions, high-quality images, and location information. Users can refine their search based on criteria like location, property type, price range, and amenities.
Booking and reservation system:
The website allows users to book their desired rental property directly through the platform, with a secure payment gateway and real-time availability updates.
Reviews and ratings:
Users can read and leave reviews and ratings for the properties they have rented, providing valuable feedback for other potential renters.
User profiles:
Users can create personal profiles to manage their bookings, save favorite properties, and track their rental history.
Mobile responsiveness:
The website is optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a seamless user experience when accessing it from smartphones and tablets.
Security and privacy measures:
The website implements robust security measures to protect user information, including secure login, encrypted data transmission, and privacy settings.
Booking and reservation system:
The website allows users to book their desired rental property directly through the platform, with a secure payment gateway and real-time availability updates.
Reviews and ratings:
Users can read and leave reviews and ratings for the properties they have rented, providing valuable feedback for other potential renters.
User profiles:
Users can create personal profiles to manage their bookings, save favorite properties, and track their rental history.
Mobile responsiveness:
The website is optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a seamless user experience when accessing it from smartphones and tablets.
Security and privacy measures:
The website implements robust security measures to protect user information, including secure login, encrypted data transmission, and privacy settings.
Education
2020 - 2022
Master's Degree in Computer Science
University "Vasile Alecsandri" of Bacau - Bacau, Romania
2016 - 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
University "Vasile Alecsandri" of Bacau - Bacau, Romania
Skills
Libraries/APIs
WordPress API, jQuery, React, WooCommerce API, WordPress REST API, Sage, REST APIs, Stripe, Stripe API, Google Calendar API, Google Maps, Google Maps API, Typeform.io, BuddyPress, OpenAI API, Telegram Bot API, Telegram Messenger API, HubSpot API, Mailchimp API, Pusher, Authorize.net, Vue 2, Vuex, Stripe Connect, Stripe Connect API, GraphQL API, Node.js, Google AdSense, Laravel Voyager, PHPExcel, Vue, Claude API
Tools
Git, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Figma, ACF PRO, WPML, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Mailchimp, GitHub, Postman, PhpStorm, NPM, Affinity Designer, Google Analytics, Roots, Gutenberg Editor, Amazon WorkSpaces, Adobe, Stripe Checkout, Zoom, Webpack, RingCentral, NGINX, PhpMyAdmin, ChatGPT, n8n, LearnDash, Auth0, Forum Software, Zapier, Slider Revolution, Photoshop CC, Jira, Zeplin, Asana, Composer, Meta Box, GitLab, Illustrator CC, After Effects CC, AI Prompts, Claude
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5, CSS3, PHP 7, JavaScript 6, SCSS, SQL, Python, TypeScript 4, Timber, TypeScript, Sass, Bash Script
Frameworks
Laravel, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Divi, Twig, Symfony, OAuth 2, PHPUnit, Vuetify, Mockery, Redux, CodeIgniter 3, CodeIgniter, JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Paradigms
Responsive, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Responsive Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), REST, Web UI Design, Web UX Design, Web Architecture, Testing, Clean Architecture, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Unit Testing, Automation, UX Design, Agile, Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, WordPress Theme Design, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Lightsail, HubSpot, LAMP, Algolia, DigitalOcean, Mandrill, LEMP, Docker, Ubuntu, OpenCart, Directus, Software Design Patterns, Cloud Run
Storage
MySQL, Cloudways, WP Engine, Databases, JSON, MySQL Server, MySQLi, SQLite, MongoDB, Google Cloud
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Other
PSD to WordPress, WordPress to PDF, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, HTML to WordPress, XD to HTML, Software Architecture, WordPress eCommerce, Elementor, Ajax, Currencylayer API, Cloudflare, Full-stack, WordPress Design, Pixel Perfect, User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Back-end Development, Web Development, APIs, PurgeCSS, Custom Post Types, SEO Tools, eCommerce, Online Payments, Landing Pages, Software Development, API Integration, Google Calendar, Page Speed Optimization, Business Requirements, GeneratePress, SSL Configurations, MemberPress, GoDaddy, Yoast SEO, Membership Sites, Recurring Payments, Amazon Route 53, Wordfence Security, Site Speed Optimization, Stripe Payments, Payment APIs, Mobile First, SMS Gateways, Payment Gateways, SMTP, Lottie, UI Animation, PayPal, SSL, SSL Certificates, Performance Optimization, WordPress SEO, WordPress Multisite, Avada, Forms, Google Tag Manager, OAuth, Elementor Pro, Themes, WP Rocket, Plugin Customization, Software Design, Software System Design & Configuration, Domain-driven Design (DDD), System Design, API Design, Technical Documentation, Scalability, Aviation Compliance Awareness, Telegram Bots, Litecoin, Figma to WordPress, Google Search Console, Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro), Custom WordPress, Website Design, BuddyBoss, WebSockets, DocuSign, Webhooks, Vue Router, Axios, CI/CD Pipelines, Full-stack Development, Email Templates, Vendor Management, WC Vendors Pro, Technical SEO, IT Automation, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Chatbots, WPML String Translations, Plugins, User Experience (UX), WordPress Page Builder, Learning Management Systems (LMS), W3 Total Cache, Sage 9, Sage WordPress Theme, Communication, Web Scraping, Web UI, Web UX, Chatbots, Discourse, WordPress LMS, Rank Math, Social Engineering, Metasearch Engines, PHPDoc, Photoshop CC 2019, Cryptography, Sorting Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web Security, EuPlatesc.ro, Zeplin to HTML, Back-end, Mobile App Development, HTTPS, RESTful Routes, Algorithms, Design, Cookies, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Insurance APIs, HubSpot CRM, QA Testing, Google Flights, Airbnb, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Workflow Design, Docker MCP, Custom MCP Server Development
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