Joel Muriuki
Verified Expert in Engineering
WordPress Developer
As a web developer with 10+ years of experience, Joel started his journey by developing professional WordPress themes. He mastered the skill of developing more complex platforms for both web and mobile. He has led engineers as a consultant in the complete product development lifecycle of successfully launched applications for clients, including PWC. Joel has worked with regional clients like NCBA, Ola Energy, and Resolution Insurance in developing custom web-based solutions.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Firebase, Cloud Firestore, AngularJS, Angular, Ionic, PHP, WordPress, jQuery, MySQL, JavaScript
The most amazing...
...thing I've developed is a business accounting app called Mhasibu (the Swahili name for accountant).
Work Experience
Senior WordPress Developer
Angama
- Spearheaded the full-stack development of Angama.com, an upscale safari lodge website, to optimize user experience and increase booking efficiency. It entails a visually rich interface to showcase the lodge's unique offerings effectively.
- Delivered Angama.com's web solution, boosting content management and user experience. Achieved a 20% boost in direct bookings, 35% more organic traffic from SEO, and 50% longer engagement with new multimedia features.
- Worked on Twig and Laravel integration, provided a robust foundation for both front end and back end, enhancing maintainability. Composer was key for efficient PHP dependency management, crucial for a streamlined development process.
- Utilized Webpack for effective asset management and developed interactive features using custom JavaScript, enhancing the site's dynamism. Modern CSS practices ensured a responsive and visually appealing design across devices.
- Worked on SEO strategies central to the project, significantly boosting search engine visibility and organic reach. Codeception and TestCafe ensured cross-browser and device testing, maintaining high functionality and reliability standards.
- Managed the version control with Git, ensuring code integrity and facilitating collaboration. CI/CD pipelines automated builds and deployments for consistency. Contributed to custom error monitoring, integration with Mailchimp, Google reCAPTCHA, and the reservation system.
Full-stack WordPress Developer
Redmond Construction
- Created a custom-built REST API that ran on Node.js and built an interface to link WordPress, Angular-based site, and Firestore Database.
- Used WordPress for managing content while the front end is based on Angular as the custom front-end stack to display the content. The database is Firestore while interacting with MySQL, and Redmond Construction is a headless WordPress site.
- Built custom REST API using node.js to support Firestore database queries and link them with WordPress dashboard. Built custom WordPress functionalities using custom hooks for extending WordPress capabilities to interact with Cloud Firestore.
Full-stack WordPress Developer
Evolutionary Astrology Center
- Developed a student management plugin to enroll new students in courses, assign course units, manage communication with students via Mailchimp API, and link those functionalities with Moodle.
- Tracked and fixed bugs arising from the older plugins.
- Oversaw the user testing of the education platform.
WordPress Developer
Get Bar Cart
- Developed a plugin that connects to Stripe and ShipStation to track payments while authorizing shipments as well we issue refunds for canceled shipments.
- Updated the functionality of the older plugins to work with Stripe and ShipStation flawlessly.
- Built an independent Node.js application to manage more complex tasks that could not be handled with WordPress.
Senior Software Engineer Consulting
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Kenya
- Developed a platform that provides real-time dashboards to monitor donor funds hence creating transparency between all stakeholders. This was a team project where I was the lead developer responsible for the front-end and API integration.
- Developed and demonstrated project management solutions for tracking projects run by county governments in Kenya. This helped bring accountability to government projects.
- Oversaw the improvement of operations in existing platforms by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in procedures.
Senior Web Developer
Brand2D
- Developed a WordPress framework for helping the agency build client website projects in a fast yet scalable manner. This ended the reliance on third-party WordPress themes.
- Developed microsites and landing-pages for product and event launches on WordPress.
- Executed website design mockups by translating them to functional WordPress websites.
WordPress Developer
Evotion Interactive Studio
- Developed customized yet unique websites for clients based on mockups they approved.
- Introduced use of SVG based animations to wow and impress the visitors.
- Oversaw success products and campaign launches via the simple yet engaging campaign and product landing pages.
Computer Teacher Volunteer for ACCRI
Accri
- Trained students on design skills and front-end coding.
- Built custom-designed interfaces from scratch to bring design mockups to life.
- Trained students on using versioning control tools in managing projects. GitHub and bitbucket.
Experience
Mhasibu Accounting Android App
http://www.mhasibuapp.co.keMhasibu app is a mobile-based accounting solution for small and medium-sized businesses in Africa
Amazing Data Microfinance Lending Platform
https://mhasibuapp.co.ke/amazingdata/The platform helps keep track of loans disbursed as well as payments made for those loans. It also generates MPESA (Mobile Money Wallet used in Kenya) statements and calculates the loan balance.
The project URL represents a demo of the actual platform.
Resolution Insurance Website
BORESHA Website
https://boreshahoa.org/Salaam Investment Bank Website
https://salaaminvestments.com/Black Rhino VR Website
https://www.blackrhinovr.com/Black Rhino VR is an award-winning Kenyan based Extended Reality (XR) Agency located in Nairobi.
Skills
Languages
JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, SCSS, Less, HTML, CSS, CSS3, PHP 7, XML, TypeScript 3
Frameworks
AngularJS, Angular, Ionic, Angular Material, Bootstrap, Next.js, Divi, Twig
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Chart.js, WordPress API, WordPress REST API, WooCommerce API, jQuery CDN, REST APIs, Shopify API, D3.js, React, Stripe, Amazon API, jQuery SVG, NgRx, RxJS, Node.js, Stripe API
Tools
Git, WPML, AngularFire, Adobe Photoshop, Gulp, Figma, ShipStation, Mailchimp, Moodle
Paradigms
Unit Testing, Mobile Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), RESTful Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), BEM
Platforms
WordPress, Firebase, WordPress Theme Design, WooCommerce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Shopify
Storage
MySQL, Cache, JSON, Cloud Firestore, MongoDB
Industry Expertise
Web Design
Other
WordPress Plugins, API Integration, WordPress Design, PSD to WordPress, HTML to WordPress, WordPress Optimization, Avada, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Optimization, Image Compression, WP Super Cache, GTmetrix, Video Compression, Website Optimization, W3 Total Cache, Data Migration, Web Development, WordPress Themes, Web Accessibility, Mobile App Development, APIs, User Interface (UI), Google Search Console, Page Speed Optimization, MemberPress, WordPress Multisite, Google Tag Manager, Zoho, Web Hosting, Back-end Development, Google Analytics 4, Backlinks, SVG, SVG Animation, eCommerce APIs, Yoast SEO, Headless Software, Firebase Cloud Functions
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