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Iași, Iași County, Romania
Toptal member since June 17, 2021
Bio
Ionuț is an expert WordPress developer with over a decade of experience. He's developed dozens of plugins and customizations, managed online marketing campaigns, and integrated 3rd-party APIs, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Stripe, PayPal, Twilio, OpenExchangeRates, Google Places, and TomTom. Ionuț has created entertainment websites with 500,000 monthly visits, built an ad network based on OpenX, delivered over 6,000,000 monthly ad impressions, and produced dozens of responsive websites.
Portfolio
AG5 B.V.
WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Design, MySQL...
WPJobster
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Semantic UI, REST APIs...
WebExpert
PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, WordPress, WooCommerce, Google Ads...
Experience
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
Visual Studio Code (VS Code), GitHub, MacOS, Slack
The most amazing...
...experience I've had was building and leading the development team for a popular online marketplace solution based on WordPress.
Work Experience
Senior WordPress Developer
2022 - PRESENT
AG5 B.V.
- Worked closely with the head of marketing to improve website performance, design, and features and fix various issues.
- Created a global block system based on ACF for easier content management across the pages.
- Streamlined deployments to the server with a custom Git setup.
Technologies: WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Design, MySQL, HubSpot, API Integration, APIs, PHP, JavaScript, A/B Testing, Google Optimize, Google Tag Manager, WPML, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Transactional Emails, Hotjar, Figma, Marketing, User Interface (UI), Back-end, Gravity Forms, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Custom Themes, UI Design, SEO Tools, UX Design, Page Speed Optimization
Lead Developer
2017 - PRESENT
WPJobster
- Built and managed a small local team to develop, maintain, and provide support for the company's WordPress theme and plugins.
- Defined best practices, coding standards and processes, and slowly handed over the main development pipeline to the new team.
- Provided technical expertise while planning for new features and extensions.
- Built the WordPress REST API for the iOS and Android apps and worked closely with the external collaborator who was in charge of developing the apps.
- Took over the development for the iOS and Android apps and improved, customized, compiled, and submitted to the several dozens to the App Store.
- Integrated 3rd-party APIs, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Stripe, PayPal, Twilio, OpenExchangeRates, Google Places, TomTom, and more.
- Developed various in-house extensions and integrations for Easy Digital Downloads, HelpScout, and other software that we were using.
- Configured the company's servers, migrated services, and performed server maintenance.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Semantic UI, REST APIs, WordPress REST API, Ionic, iOS, Android, Git, GitHub, DigitalOcean, Google Places API, Facebook API, Stripe API, PayPal API, Twilio API, OpenExchangeRates API, TomTom, SQL, MySQL, APIs, HelpScout, Full-stack, Linux, NGINX, Docker, HTTP Server, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, Payment APIs, API Integration, Transactional Emails, HTML5, Web App Design, WordPress Design, Animation, Webhooks, WordPress API, Plugins, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Optimization, Performance, User Experience (UX), Responsive, Responsive UI, Responsive Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Model View Controller (MVC), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Website Performance, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Performance Optimization, Stripe Subscriptions, Stripe Connect, User Interface (UI), Back-end, Customer Portals, Custom Themes, UI Design, UX Design, Page Speed Optimization
Full-stack Developer
2012 - PRESENT
WebExpert
- Handled client-facing tasks, from requirement gathering to delivery.
- Developed dozens of responsive websites, mainly based on WordPress and WooCommerce, from simple presentation websites to online stores and RSS news aggregators.
- Managed online marketing campaigns through Google and Facebook Ads.
Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, WordPress, WooCommerce, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Full-stack, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, HTML to WordPress, Transactional Emails, HTML5, Web App Design, WordPress Design, Plugins, WooCommerce API, Optimization, Performance, User Experience (UX), Monetization, Responsive, Responsive UI, Responsive Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Model View Controller (MVC), Elementor, Shopify, Website Performance, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Analytics, Google Optimize, A/B Testing, Performance Optimization, Affiliate Marketing, Marketing, User Interface (UI), Back-end, Gravity Forms, Zapier, Customer Portals, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Custom Themes, UI Design, SEO Tools, Google Analytics 4, UX Design, Avada, Page Speed Optimization
Full-stack WordPress Developer
2015 - 2016
WPJobster
- Transitioned a custom built WordPress marketplace theme to an installable and customizable one.
- Fixed critical security issues of the theme and included Git to the development workflow.
- Handled update releases for the theme and various plugins, taking into account backwards compatibility with the previous versions.
- Handled interviewing and onboarding temporary remote developers to speed up development for specific new features.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Full-stack, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, Payment APIs, HTML to WordPress, API Integration, Basecamp, HTML5, Web App Design, WordPress Design, Animation, Webhooks, Plugins, Optimization, Performance, User Experience (UX), Responsive, Responsive UI, Responsive Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Model View Controller (MVC), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Website Performance, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Performance Optimization, Stripe, User Interface (UI), Back-end, Customer Portals, Custom Themes, UI Design, UX Design, Page Speed Optimization
Full-stack WordPress Developer
2014 - 2015
VeryCreative
- Developed several custom WordPress websites, handling the whole process after design handover.
- Handled client communication for most of the assigned projects.
- Oversaw deployment, maintenance, bug-fixing, and new feature requests for all assigned projects.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, jQuery, HTML, CSS, PSD to WordPress, HTML to WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, WooCommerce, HTML5, Web App Design, WordPress Design, Plugins, Optimization, Performance, User Experience (UX), Pixel Perfect, Responsive, Responsive UI, Responsive Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Performance Optimization, User Interface (UI), Bootstrap, Custom Themes, UI Design, Website Performance, Page Speed Optimization
Web Developer
2010 - 2014
Self-employed
- Developed various entertainment websites reaching a peak of around 500,000 monthly visits combined.
- Conducted the on-site and off-site search engine optimization campaigns.
- Monitored the performance and optimized the AdSense ad placements.
- Built my own ad network based on OpenX, delivering over 6,000,000 monthly ad impressions.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google AdSense, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, WordPress Themes, HTML to WordPress, HTML5, Web App Design, WordPress Design, Optimization, Performance, User Experience (UX), Monetization, Responsive, Responsive UI, Responsive Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Website Performance, Google Analytics, Performance Optimization, Affiliate Marketing, User Interface (UI), Back-end, UI Design, SEO Tools, UX Design
Experience
AG5 Skills Management Software
https://www.ag5.com/AG5 is a SaaS that allows you to visualize and track your workforce skills in a centralized skills hub that integrates with your HR and learning systems. I was the WordPress developer for the presentation website and liaised with the head of marketing to improve the website's performance, design, and features, as well as fix various issues.
WPJobster Service Marketplace
https://wpjobster.com/WPJobster is a very popular solution for people who want to run an online service marketplace based on WordPress. It bundles a theme, dozens of payment gateways and extensions, and iOS and Android apps, which are managed directly from the WordPress administration area.
I was involved in almost every technical aspect of the project as a lead developer for the past few years. Some of my responsibilities included the following:
• Built and managed the development team.
• Provided technical expertise for new features and extensions.
• Released monthly updates for the theme and plugins.
• Integrated dozens of external REST APIs.
• Built the REST API for the iOS and Android apps.
• Developed in-house extensions and integrations.
• Configured and performed maintenance on the company's servers.
I was involved in almost every technical aspect of the project as a lead developer for the past few years. Some of my responsibilities included the following:
• Built and managed the development team.
• Provided technical expertise for new features and extensions.
• Released monthly updates for the theme and plugins.
• Integrated dozens of external REST APIs.
• Built the REST API for the iOS and Android apps.
• Developed in-house extensions and integrations.
• Configured and performed maintenance on the company's servers.
Valerio Online Fashion Store
https://valerio.ro/An online store for an established local brand. I was responsible with everything from proposing the technology solutions to implementing them, with employee training regarding products and order management, and running the first Facebook Ads campaigns.
Dr. Emilia Mosnegutu Dental Clinic
https://mosnegutuemilia.ro/A simple WordPress presentation website for a local dental clinic, built with Brizy.
The client's problem was that their clients were finding the wrong phone numbers and locations when searching online for her clinic because some old information was still available in many online directories.
Since most online directories were not responding to emails or calls, the solution I came up with was to register a domain name to create a brand new presentation website that would outrank the other results for her clinic.
Shortly after building the website, adding their business to Google Maps and submitting the updated information to the online directories that we could reach, the website started showing first on the search results, and the problem got fixed.
The client's problem was that their clients were finding the wrong phone numbers and locations when searching online for her clinic because some old information was still available in many online directories.
Since most online directories were not responding to emails or calls, the solution I came up with was to register a domain name to create a brand new presentation website that would outrank the other results for her clinic.
Shortly after building the website, adding their business to Google Maps and submitting the updated information to the online directories that we could reach, the website started showing first on the search results, and the problem got fixed.
RSS News Feeds Aggregator
A news aggregator website, automatically collecting and reposting news from around 20 websites. As a WordPress developer, I was in charge of finding the right theme and plugins, configuring and customizing them to meet the client's needs, and training him to add new RSS sources and manage the imported content. Additionally, I launched the site to a freshly configured server, setting up automatic back-ups and handling occasional updates.
Education
2010 - 2012
Coursework Toward a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University - Iași, Romania
2006 - 2010
Certification in Mathematics and Computer Science
Unirea National College - Focșani, Romania
Skills
Libraries/APIs
REST APIs, WordPress REST API, Google AdSense, jQuery, WordPress API, Google Places API, Facebook API, Stripe API, PayPal API, Twilio API, Google Maps, WooCommerce API, Stripe, Stripe Connect
Tools
Gutenberg Editor, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Git, GitHub, Adobe Photoshop, NGINX, Brizy, TomTom, Slack, Basecamp, Google Analytics, Google Optimize, HelpScout, WPML, Hotjar, Figma, Zapier
Languages
PHP, HTML, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, XML, SQL
Paradigms
Responsive, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Responsive Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web App Design, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Model View Controller (MVC), UI Design, UX Design
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Google Ads, iOS, Android, DigitalOcean, Linux, Docker, MacOS, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Visual Studio Code (VS Code), HubSpot
Frameworks
Ionic, Bootstrap
Storage
Databases, MySQL, WP Engine, Amazon S3 (AWS S3)
Industry Expertise
Marketing
Other
Web Technologies, Web Development, PSD to WordPress, Responsive UI, HTML to WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, Plugins, Performance, Pixel Perfect, Monetization, Website Performance, Performance Optimization, Customer Portals, Custom Themes, Page Speed Optimization, Semantic UI, Full-stack, Payment APIs, API Integration, WordPress Design, Webhooks, Optimization, Elementor, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Back-end, SEO Tools, Computer Science, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Networks, Algorithms, Programming Languages, Compilers, Facebook Ads, OpenExchangeRates API, HTTP Server, RSS Feeds, HTTP, Transactional Emails, Animation, A/B Testing, APIs, Google Tag Manager, Stripe Subscriptions, Affiliate Marketing, Gravity Forms, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Google Analytics 4, Avada
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