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Marko Kukanjac, Front-end Developer in Göteborg, Sweden
Marko Kukanjac

Front-end Developer in Göteborg, Sweden

Member since August 8, 2016
Marko is a passionate full-stack development expert with 8+ years of experience creating WordPress themes, web apps, and entire web solutions and services. He also does API integrations, WordPress plugin development, and custom WordPress integrations, backed with extensive knowledge of web technologies, including PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML. Marko was the lead developer at Themes Kingdom and founder of PressMates, both premium WordPress theme shops.
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Experience

Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Git, MacOS, PHP, Storm

The most amazing...

...thing I've developed from scratch is a Danish luxury portal providing multiple vendor accounts and management and buyer user accounts in four languages.

Employment

  • Full-stack Developer

    2017 - 2020
    Weightpoint
    • Developed full-stack websites, web apps, and web services.
    • Worked on complete web solutions for various businesses.
    • Created multiple custom API integrations and solutions.
    Technologies: CSS, WordPress, JavaScript, PHP

  • Founder | Lead WordPress Developer

    2015 - 2020
    PressMates
    • Founded a professional WordPress themes development business.
    • Developed WordPress themes to sell on the premium WordPress theme marketplaces.
    • Created plugins to sell on the premium WordPress marketplaces.
    Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, WordPress

  • CMS Screener

    2017 - 2018
    Toptal
    • Screened new Toptal talents and tested their WordPress development skills.
    Technologies: PHP, WordPress

  • Lead WordPress Developer

    2013 - 2017
    Themes Kingdom
    • Developed premium WordPress themes and plugins.
    Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, WordPress

  • Lead PHP Developer

    2012 - 2013
    PopArt Studio
    • Managed projects and a small development team delivering great projects.
    • Developed WordPress websites and PHP web applications.
    • Built excellent websites with a dedicated team of developers and designers.
    Technologies: HTML, CSS, jQuery, WordPress, PHP

  • Web Developer

    2011 - 2012
    Music Media Center
    • Developed several websites, including a music instruments and equipment shop, a music instruments market, and a newsletter sender application.
    Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP

  • Web Developer

    2008 - 2011
    Left Foot, Inc.
    • Developed websites and web applications.
    Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, PHP

Experience

  • Eagleton Institute of Politics Website
    https://eagleton.rutgers.edu/

    A complete WordPress website solution for Eagleton Institute. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch and integrated extended advanced custom fields (ACF) functionality. I did the complete front- and back-end work based on the design and guidelines provided by the client.

  • Spectrum 360 Organization Website
    https://spectrum360.org/

    A website developed from scratch. I built a custom WordPress theme from scratch based on the design and guidelines provided by the client. I did the project's front- and back-end, including several advanced ACF functionalities and custom template solutions.

  • Communities Resist Website
    https://communitiesresist.org/

    A WordPress website built from scratch. I developed a custom WordPress theme that was extended with ACF plugin functionalities and multiple custom template solutions. The theme was developed based on outstanding design.

  • School of American Ballet Website
    https://sab.org/

    A WordPress website solution for the School of American Ballet. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch and integrated extended ACF fields functionality. I did the complete front- and back-end work based on the design and guidelines provided by the client.

  • DREAM Website
    https://wearedream.org/

    A custom WordPress theme and a full WordPress website developed from scratch based on the provided design and guidelines. The website and theme use extended ACF fields functionality and several custom-developed WordPress page templates.

  • Fifth Avenue Committee Website
    https://fifthave.org/

    A WordPress website for the Fifth Avenue Committee. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch and integrated extended ACF fields functionality. I did the complete front- and back-end work based on the design and guidelines provided by the client.

  • Win Website
    https://winnyc.org/

    A website solution for Win, an organization that provides safe housing and critical services to homeless women and their children. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch based on the client's design and guidelines. I did the project's front- and back-end, including multiple advanced ACF functionalities and custom template solutions.

  • Mount Sinai Teen Healthcare Website
    https://www.teenhealthcare.org/

    A complete WordPress website solution for Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, an organization providing free, confidential care in New York City. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch and integrated extended ACF fields functionality. I also did the complete front- and back-end work based on the client's design and guidelines.

  • Family Legal Care Organization Website
    https://familylegalcare.org/

    A custom WordPress theme and a full WordPress website built from scratch based on the provided design and guidelines. The website and theme use extended ACF fields functionality and several custom-developed WordPress page templates. I developed the website's front- and back-end.

  • Project Lyme Website
    https://projectlyme.org/

    A custom WordPress website solution for the Project Lyme organization. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch and integrated extended ACF fields functionality. I also did the complete front- and back-end work based on the design and guidelines provided by the client.

  • Data Collaborative for Justice Website
    https://datacollaborativeforjustice.org/

    A complete WordPress website solution for Data Collaborative for Justice. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch and integrated extended ACF fields functionality. I completed the front- and back-end work based on the client's design and guidelines.

  • The Jed Foundation Website
    https://jedfoundation.org/

    A new WordPress website solution for The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults. I developed a custom WordPress theme from scratch and integrated extended ACF fields functionality. I also did the complete front- and back-end work based on the design and guidelines provided by the client.

  • Master Organic Chemistry
    https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/

    The new WordPress website. New theme developed from scratch.

  • DMVF Architects Portfolio Website
    http://dmvf.ie

    Full-stack WordPress theme development.

  • Manuels River
    https://manuelsriver.ca/

    WordPress website built from scratch.

  • Upstream Marketing Agency
    https://upstreammarketing.ca/

    WordPress website built from scratch.

  • Credit Card Insider
    https://www.creditcardinsider.com/

    Redesign of the WordPress-based website.

  • Albert.io Blog
    http://blog.albert.io

    Front-end and WordPress theme development.

  • Cake Maker Valentino
    http://www.valentinotorte.com/

    Front-end and custom WordPress theme development.

  • Goodz Shop
    https://themeskingdom.com/demo/goodz/

    A premium WordPress theme. WooCommerce e-shop theme provides various options and an outstanding editing experience for any online shop. I developed the theme from scratch based on my colleague's design.

  • 4D Baby Scan London
    http://4dbabyscanslondon.com/

    Custom WordPress theme development for an ultrasound clinic in London.

Skills

  • Languages

    CSS, SCSS, PHP, HTML, SQL, JavaScript

  • Frameworks

    Responsive Frameworks, Storm

  • Tools

    Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Subversion (SVN), Git, SourceTree, Sublime Text 3, Gulp, PhpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench, Sequel Pro, Bower Front-end Dependency Manager, Bower, WPML, NPM, Terminal, Adobe Illustrator, Zeplin, Typekit, PhpStorm, Adobe Photoshop, Google Analytics, Figma, ACF Pro

  • Paradigms

    Responsive Coding, Responsive Development, Responsive Layout, Responsive, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Mobile UI Design, Functional Programming, Mobile UX Design

  • Platforms

    WooCommerce, WordPress, MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

  • Storage

    MySQL, MySQLi

  • Other

    HubSpot, PSD to Bootstrap, PSD to HTML, Responsive UI, Web UX, User Experience (UX), Full-stack, Front-end, HTML to WordPress, WordPress Themes, User Interface (UI), PSD to WordPress, APIs, Software Development, WordPress Plugins, SEO Tools, Software, Software Consultant, WordPress Multi-user, WordPress Multisite

  • Libraries/APIs

    WordPress API, REST APIs, React, WooCommerce API, jQuery UI, PayPal API, jQuery, Vue, React Redux

Education

  • Specialist's Degree in Electronic Business and Software Engineering
    2009 - 2011
    ICT College - Belgrade
  • Master's Degree in Internet Technologies
    2006 - 2009
    ICT College - Belgrade

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