Gerald Nako
Verified Expert in Engineering
Front-end and WordPress Developer
Tirana, Tirana County, Albania
Toptal member since August 10, 2020
Gerald is a versatile front-end and WordPress theme and plugin developer with over seven years of experience. He has developed complex animation websites and always focuses on delivering the best possible user experience. Gerald collaborates exceptionally well with in-house and creative agency designers. He's a quick study of new web technologies and attacks challenging projects with gusto.
Portfolio
Experience
- jQuery - 8 years
- CSS - 8 years
- HTML - 8 years
- WordPress - 8 years
- JavaScript - 8 years
- PHP - 8 years
- WooCommerce - 5 years
- GSAP - 4 years
Preferred Environment
Slack, Sketch, Git, Skype, OS X, PhpStorm, Figma
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is a custom WordPress theme with many animations, smooth page transitions, and interactive 3D elements using Three.js and WebGL.
Work Experience
Front-end and WordPress Developer
Freelance
- Created WordPress themes containing many animations and features. Optimized the page speed and performance of many websites.
- Developed customized and widely recognized WooCommerce websites.
- Built custom modules using WordPress REST API and complex, front-end-only modules for CMS platforms.
- Implemented workflows to meet clients' needs, using the right tools for each project.
- Created immersive web experiences using Three.js and WebGL, developing interactive animations and 3D elements that enhance user engagement.
Lead Front-end and WordPress Developer
Manoolia
- Managed the front-end team and recruited new team members.
- Developed responsive WordPress themes from scratch.
- Implemented new tools and technologies to improve the development workflow.
- Developed complex data visualizations using Mapbox.
Front-end and WordPress Developer
Manoolia
- Developed responsive WordPress themes from scratch.
- Implemented new tools and technologies to improve the development workflow.
- Developed responsive newsletter templates for several email marketing platforms.
- Converted static websites into WordPress themes with more features.
Webmaster
Albanian Screen
- Tracked activity and performance and maintained the TV station's website and other web services.
- Monitored and maintained all social media accounts and implemented strategies to increase audiences.
- Implemented search engine optimization strategies.
- Customized and implemented modules in a custom CMS.
Webmaster | Graphic Designer
Unique Junior Enterprise
- Created, maintained, and SEO-optimised the organization's website.
- Designed posters and brochures. Edited videos and audio files.
- Helped organize an event for a target group of young students.
Experience
Architecture Studio Website
Student Booking Platform
Business Innovation Center Website
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Barba.js, GSAP, Liquid, WordPress API, React, Three.js
Tools
NPM, Git, PhpStorm, Figma, Slack, Skype, Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Gulp, Webpack, Adobe Experience Design (XD)
Languages
JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3
Paradigms
Responsive Web Design (RWD)
Platforms
WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, OS X, Craft CMS, Docker
Frameworks
Bootstrap, ZURB Foundation, Nuxt.js, Next.js
Storage
MySQL
Other
UI Animation, WordPress Themes, Shopify Theme, WordPress Plugins, 3D Animation
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