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Radoslav Kolarov
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Pavlikeni, Bulgaria
Toptal member since December 22, 2016
Bio
Radoslav is experienced in WordPress and WooCommerce development—including custom plugin creation, API integration, writing PHP and JavaScript/jQuery scripts, troubleshooting, responsive design, and more. Communication with the client and finishing the job on time or before the deadline are very important to him. Radoslav firmly believes that one should consistently deliver quality work.
Portfolio
Freelance
PHP, API Integration, WooCommerce, WordPress, WordPress Plugins...
Osceola SWD
Joomla, WordPress, HTML, WooCommerce, Avada, Custom Post Types, APIs, jQuery...
Osceola SWD
Linux, C#, C++, Delphi, PHP, Back-end Development, SQL, Web Development...
Experience
- WordPress - 14 years
- CSS - 11 years
- PHP - 11 years
- WooCommerce - 10 years
- Gravity Forms - 8 years
- Back-end Development - 8 years
- WordPress API - 7 years
- WordPress Plugins - 5 years
Preferred Environment
WordPress, WooCommerce, PHP, WordPress API, WP Engine, Gravity Forms, API Integration, Troubleshooting
The most amazing...
...project I've completed was a Gravity Forms complex extension to change bulk prices in a dynamic way.
Work Experience
Freelance Developer
2012 - PRESENT
Freelance
- Developed WordPress sites with custom plugins and themes.
- Implemented WooCommerce functionalities and improvements.
- Performed API integrations for multiple external sources.
- Developed PDF generators with WordPress posts data.
- Added JavaScript and jQuery functionalities for WooCommerce and WordPress.
- Managed site migrations between all major hosting companies.
- Troubleshot problems as needed with fast and reliable problem-solving.
- Created a Gravity Forms functionality, including the Gravity Forms add-on.
- Developed custom plugins and PHP scripts for WordPress and WooCommerce.
Technologies: PHP, API Integration, WooCommerce, WordPress, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, JavaScript, CSS, MySQL, Avada, Custom Post Types, APIs, jQuery, Malware Analysis, Back-end Development, SQL, HTML5, Beaver Builder, Content Marketing Platforms, Web Development, WooCommerce API, GitHub, Slack, Web Hosting, Elementor, Gravity Forms, WordPress Design, Plugins, SEO Tools, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Forms, Design, eCommerce, WP Engine, Genesis Framework, Web Scraping, Stripe, Google Maps, Security, Cloudflare, GeneratePress, Stripe Subscriptions, Stripe Connect, Figma, Back-end, Website Maintenance, HubSpot, Application Security, FedEx API
Web Team Leader
2008 - 2012
Osceola SWD
- Managed 10 to 12 people as a web team to make websites for high-end customers and brands.
- Wrote PHP custom scripts and effected custom API integrations.
- Worked on HTML sites and JavaScript scripts using custom jQuery functionalities.
- Worked on custom CMS development for high-end clients.
Technologies: Joomla, WordPress, HTML, WooCommerce, Avada, Custom Post Types, APIs, jQuery, Malware Analysis, Back-end Development, SQL, HTML5, Content Marketing Platforms, Beaver Builder, Web Development, Gravity Forms, WordPress Design, Plugins, SEO Tools, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Forms, Design, eCommerce, WP Engine, Google Maps, Security, Cloudflare, Back-end, Application Security
PHP and Web Developer
2006 - 2008
Osceola SWD
- Developed an object-oriented PHP system for scanning images, helping operators read and save them in a database.
- Created PHP-GTK chat for company internal and external usage.
- Wrote PHP scripts to automate scraping data from images and OCR functionalities.
Technologies: Linux, C#, C++, Delphi, PHP, Back-end Development, SQL, Web Development, WordPress Design, Plugins, SEO Tools, Forms, WordPress, APIs, Design, eCommerce, Security, Back-end
Delphi Developer
2005 - 2006
Osceola SWD
- Developed Delphi applications for reading data from Healthcare documents.
- Tracked and fixed bugs with special tools; improved code for other Delphi developers.
- Assisted in implementing new methods for doing OCR over images for healthcare documents.
Technologies: Delphi, Security
Experience
Cannatas King Cakes
https://cannataskingcakes.com/A Louisiana-based family bakery. They sell specialty cakes for Mardi Gras. I worked as a full-stack developer, implementing both front-end and back-end changes. Implemented complex FedEx API calls to make shipping seamless for customers. Created several custom plugins that generate CSV and PDF reports for sales.
Quick Pics
https://www.quickpics.net/A site for booking real estate photo shoots. I was working on both the front end and back end. Fully redesigned the front end and Zoho implementation for the back end. Complex upgrade from PHP 5.4 to the latest version. Implemented front-end booking system that connects with Zoho and Slider implementation. HTML to PDF functionality for presenting the pictures from the photo shoots.
Gatwood Crane
https://gatwoodcrane.com/A WordPress site for crane rental services. I was hired to redesign the site and change the site vision completely. The new vision needs to match the parent company's vision. Implemented several custom post types and custom taxonomies as well. Search functionality for custom taxonomies and post types.
LVC Exotics
https://lvcexotics.com/A site for exotic car rentals. I was hired to maintain the site for several years and up to the present time. Updating plugins and themes, implementing small design changes, and implementing back-end functionalities for car rentals.
Skinny Bakery
An online shop that sells bakery products. I work regularly as a back-end developer who implements new functionalities and troubleshoots issues. The back-end tasks include payment method integrations, API integrations, custom plugins, and updating plugins and theme files.
Inspire Diagnostics
https://inspirediagnostics.com/A WordPress site for medical test kits manufacturer. I was hired to implement Gravity Forms bookings. The tests schedule was for the cruise ship's mandatory testing before sailing out. There are many ships with many ports for testing, so it was necessary to implement the bookings so that everything could work smoothly.
Cashmans
https://www.cashmans.com/A WordPress site for premium feeds for any time of farm animals. I was hired to implement API tracking code functionality. It gets the tracking code from the API and sends it to the customer. Complex WooCommerce email rooting to allow sending of the tracking number.
Martindollhouses
Created a site with the Flatsome theme, implemented WooCommerce, and added Gravity Forms. Implemented Gravity Forms product add-on, performed custom work for specified client requirements, and added custom fields and custom post types.
ICL Protect
A site for garden centers, planning supplies, and product management. Implemented complex Gravity Forms and GravityView forms with front-end editing and repeater fields. Created a managing system to connect the garden shops with suppliers and make needed delivery schedules.
DSB Ejendomme
https://dsbejendomme.dk/Developed a custom theme and implemented WooCommerce, ACF, custom posts, PDF generator, and API integrations to external real estate services. Also, I created multiple JavaScript functionalities and perks with added custom plugins.
Education
2002 - 2007
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
University of Veliko Turnovo St Cyril and St. Methodius - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Certifications
JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT
Certified WordPress Expert Developer
Codeable
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, WordPress API, WooCommerce API, Stripe, Google Maps, FedEx API, Stripe Connect
Tools
GitHub, Slack, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), GravityView, Figma
Languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, HTML5, C++, Delphi, C#
Platforms
WooCommerce, WordPress, Linux, HubSpot, Joomla
Storage
WP Engine, MySQL, Web Forms
Frameworks
Genesis Framework
Other
Gravity Forms, API Integration, APIs, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Avada, Custom Post Types, Troubleshooting, Back-end Development, Beaver Builder, Web Development, Web Hosting, WordPress Design, Plugins, SEO Tools, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Forms, Design, eCommerce, Content Marketing Platforms, Back-end, Website Maintenance, Application Security, Malware Analysis, Elementor, Web Scraping, Zoho, Security, Cloudflare, GeneratePress, Stripe Subscriptions, PDF, Payment APIs, Front-end, Full-stack Development, Flatsome, Taxonomy, Booking, Email
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