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Hire MateiMatei Laurentiu
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Full-stack Developer
Location
Constanța, Romania
Toptal Member Since
November 14, 2016
In 13 years of website development, Matei delivered many websites, including an online shop and a booking website for a men's haircare business in New York. He uses tools like Bootstrap, WordPress, WooCommerce, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, etc. Matei is an expert at converting designs into websites, speed optimization, WP plugin development, and responsive design. He is skilled in planning, communicating, and problem-solving. Matei enjoys having happy clients whose businesses thrive due to his efforts.
Portfolio
JML Network SRL
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WordPress, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes...
Erica Fleischman, Inc.
WordPress, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Sketch, WooCommerce...
Freelance Work
WooCommerce, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, Bootstrap...
Experience
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
Git, Bitbucket, MySQL Workbench, ClickUp, InVision App, Agile Software Development, PHP 7, WordPress, jQuery, Bootstrap 3+
The most amazing...
...project I've worked on is building a marketplace for shipping services, featuring geocoding, rewards, order configuration, vendors, notifications, etc.
Work Experience
Senior Full-stack Developer
2016 - PRESENT
JML Network SRL
- Created a subscription-based service providing private construction project information to contractors.
- Built an import tool for an online school management system so school administrators can quickly transfer/upload their school's data into the system.
- Developed and launched a multi-vendor website for transport services, where users can choose a provider, configure their order, and get status updates on fulfilling that order.
Technologies: Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WordPress, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, Child Themes, Custom Themes, WooCommerce, WPML, Yoast SEO, Site Speed Optimization, Responsive Layout, Responsive UI, APIs, Web Development, Plugin Development, Theme Development, Back-end, Back-end Development, CSS, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery UI, Bootstrap, Facebook API, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, WordPress API, Google Maps API, CSS3, PHP, eCommerce Web Design, PageSpeed, Google Analytics, Sass, HTML5, GitHub, Agile Software Development, PSD to HTML, WordPress Theme Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Responsive Web Design (RWD), Responsive Development, Facebook SDK, On-page SEO, Responsive, REST, SCSS, WordPress Multisite, PHP 7, Elementor, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, Gravity Forms, Bootstrap 3+, InVision App, Front-end Development, Composer, Gutenberg Editor, WordPress Design, REST APIs, WooCommerce API, Plugins, Web App UI, Web App Security, Web App Automation, Web App Deployment, Web App Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), UI Development, Full-stack, WP Engine, Ajax, API Integration, Marketplaces, UX Design, UI Design, GoDaddy, Figma, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, Accessibility, React, Content Management Systems (CMS), Security, Google Analytics 4, Performance Optimization
WordPress Development
2021 - 2022
Erica Fleischman, Inc.
- Developed a website that allows users to book haircut sessions at a prestigious men's hair salon in New York.
- Built a shop module so users can also buy hair care products as a one-time purchase or subscription.
- Optimized the website's loading speed and passed the Core Web Vitals by cleaning up the assets, refactoring some parts of the code, optimizing the database, etc.
Technologies: WordPress, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Sketch, WooCommerce, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, APIs, REST APIs, Plugins, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), UI Development, Full-stack, Responsive UI, WP Engine, Ajax, API Integration, UX Design, UI Design, GoDaddy, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, Accessibility, Content Management Systems (CMS), Security
Web Developer
2013 - 2016
Freelance Work
- Built the front end for an airplane application where passengers could browse and watch movies during their flight.
- Developed an online shop and affiliate system for an auto parts business.
- Worked on a marketplace for selling/buying ad space. The advertisers would offer their social media profiles and followers, and users could buy a post at a specific time on their profile.
- Built an electronic wallet financial web application where users could deposit money, exchange currencies, withdraw, receive and transfer money.
- Optimized websites' loading speed and responsive layout for a smooth user experience.
Technologies: WooCommerce, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, Bootstrap, jQuery, CSS, HTML, WordPress, MySQL, PHP, eCommerce, Front-end, Back-end, Back-end Development, Web Development, JavaScript, jQuery UI, Facebook API, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, WordPress API, Google Maps API, CSS3, eCommerce Web Design, PageSpeed, Sass, HTML5, GitHub, PSD to HTML, WordPress Theme Design, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Responsive Web Design (RWD), Responsive Development, On-page SEO, Responsive, Site Speed Optimization, REST, WordPress Multisite, Gravity Forms, Front-end Development, REST APIs, Plugins, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), UI Development, Full-stack, Responsive UI, Ajax, API Integration, UX Design, UI Design, GoDaddy, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, Content Management Systems (CMS)
Web Developer
2011 - 2013
Dexter Development
- Built an eCommerce platform for a local bookstore. Implemented a custom indexing and searching algorithm for the products.
- Developed marketing websites with WordPress for several businesses, including a flower shop, pawn shop, auto service, and more.
- Created the solution architecture for a hotel booking business, including features like availability, scheduling, and hotels rooms management.
Technologies: WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, WordPress, jQuery, CSS, HTML, MySQL, PHP, eCommerce, Front-end, Web Development, JavaScript, jQuery UI, eCommerce Web Design, PSD to HTML, Responsive Development, Front-end Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Full-stack, Ajax, Content Management Systems (CMS)
Web Developer
2009 - 2011
Freelance Work
- Developed a freelance job search website using nothing else but plain PHP, MySQL, HTML, and CSS.
- Created features for user management like user authentication and registration.
- Created a messaging module for communication between users.
- Built the module for bidding on jobs and job listings.
Technologies: jQuery, CSS, HTML, MySQL, PHP, Front-end, Web Development, Front-end Development
Java Developer
2008 - 2009
Freelance Work
- Worked on a Java management platform for apartment block administrators.
- Developed an apartment management module so administrators can configure the number of apartments, how many people live in each apartment, etc.
- Built a financial management module so administrators could quickly get monthly costs for each apartment based on the data they entered.
- Created a module for generating all law-required documents, like payment lists for each apartment and reports with all the expenses for that month.
Technologies: Java
Quality Assurance and Technical Writer
2007 - 2008
Star Storage
- Tested Java-based CRM applications for various clients.
- Wrote user manuals for the applications created by the software development team.
- Built custom Java modules for the CRM applications.
Technologies: Java
Experience
Booking and Online Shop Website for a Men's Haircut Salon Business
https://fleischmansalon.comI took over this project when it was just a simple content website with an outdated design for a men's haircut salon in New York. The goal was to revamp the website and add a booking system.
The client provided new designs, and I used the Bridge WordPress theme with a child theme to customize the theme style and create different templates.
I integrated the Booker API for the booking system. The client used Booker for managing locations, employees, services, and appointments. I've implemented a search for available slots, customers' login/register, checkout, discounts, credit card processing, and appointment scheduling.
As the business grew, the client created his brand of hair care products, and I implemented an online shop for selling them. I used WooCommerce, WooCommerce Bundle Products, and WooCommerce Composite Products. I customized the WooCommerce Subscriptions to enable buying the products as a single purchase or monthly subscription.
Lately, I've optimized the website's loading speed and passed the Google Core Web Vitals. I achieved this by refactoring the code and replacing the Bridge theme with a custom one. I used Gutenberg editor, Advanced Custom Fields plugin, and Bootstrap for design and content management.
The client provided new designs, and I used the Bridge WordPress theme with a child theme to customize the theme style and create different templates.
I integrated the Booker API for the booking system. The client used Booker for managing locations, employees, services, and appointments. I've implemented a search for available slots, customers' login/register, checkout, discounts, credit card processing, and appointment scheduling.
As the business grew, the client created his brand of hair care products, and I implemented an online shop for selling them. I used WooCommerce, WooCommerce Bundle Products, and WooCommerce Composite Products. I customized the WooCommerce Subscriptions to enable buying the products as a single purchase or monthly subscription.
Lately, I've optimized the website's loading speed and passed the Google Core Web Vitals. I achieved this by refactoring the code and replacing the Bridge theme with a custom one. I used Gutenberg editor, Advanced Custom Fields plugin, and Bootstrap for design and content management.
Presentation Website for Cloud Hosting Management Services
https://bam.runWhen I started working on this project, the company had a basic website built using a page builder with no special branding or design. The company provided a custom design specially created for their brand.
For this project's goal, I had to implement this new design and integrate it with the existing page builder. I've created all different sections as reusable templates so clients can use them to build new pages and content.
I developed a custom mega menu that could be configured in admin by the client. Implementing everything by using the Enfold theme and its own Avia page builder was a requirement from the client. I also optimized the website for various mobile devices for an optimal cross-platform user experience.
For this project's goal, I had to implement this new design and integrate it with the existing page builder. I've created all different sections as reusable templates so clients can use them to build new pages and content.
I developed a custom mega menu that could be configured in admin by the client. Implementing everything by using the Enfold theme and its own Avia page builder was a requirement from the client. I also optimized the website for various mobile devices for an optimal cross-platform user experience.
Crop Results Database for an Agricultural Products Company
https://amalgipedia.comFollowing the provided designs, I developed this website from scratch for a company that sells agricultural products that improve crop characteristics like growth, development, ripening, blossoming, maturing, etc.
The goal was to create a presentation website with a private area that could be accessed only by the company partners. This members-only area contains trial results for using the products on different crop types, soils, and conditions.
I've built the website using WordPress, Divi theme, and Advanced Custom Fields. I've created a custom post type so the client can manage the crop trials and custom taxonomies for the different crop trial filters like country, crop type, soil type, etc.
I've built the front end of the crop trials module using Vue so users can easily filter and search for the needed information. Once found, the users can access all the details of a specific crop trial.
The goal was to create a presentation website with a private area that could be accessed only by the company partners. This members-only area contains trial results for using the products on different crop types, soils, and conditions.
I've built the website using WordPress, Divi theme, and Advanced Custom Fields. I've created a custom post type so the client can manage the crop trials and custom taxonomies for the different crop trial filters like country, crop type, soil type, etc.
I've built the front end of the crop trials module using Vue so users can easily filter and search for the needed information. Once found, the users can access all the details of a specific crop trial.
Booking Portal for Transport Services
https://2address.euI started this project aiming to build an online marketplace for transport services. Users could choose between different service providers, configure their orders, and send their parcels and other goods to the selected destination.
I based the system on WordPress, Dokan, and WooCommerce. Starting there, I've created a custom search form where users can select the pickup and delivery location by using Google's Geocoding API. For this search, the user would get a list of providers servicing those locations, with details, conditions, and prices. I've built the search module using Vue so users can easily filter and sort through the search results.
The order configuration module was the most extensive custom part of the project, for which I used Vue. This module allows the user to set the pickup and delivery details, the details of the items he wants to send, select the billing details, use coupons, pay with points, and pay by credit card.
I've implemented many other features such as a notifications system, order by phone, points reward system, orders management, routes management for vendors, price management, holiday management, etc.
I based the system on WordPress, Dokan, and WooCommerce. Starting there, I've created a custom search form where users can select the pickup and delivery location by using Google's Geocoding API. For this search, the user would get a list of providers servicing those locations, with details, conditions, and prices. I've built the search module using Vue so users can easily filter and sort through the search results.
The order configuration module was the most extensive custom part of the project, for which I used Vue. This module allows the user to set the pickup and delivery details, the details of the items he wants to send, select the billing details, use coupons, pay with points, and pay by credit card.
I've implemented many other features such as a notifications system, order by phone, points reward system, orders management, routes management for vendors, price management, holiday management, etc.
Import Tool for an Online School Management System
https://www.gradelink.com/I've built this import tool to help school managers and administrators to migrate their school's data (classes, teachers, students, grades) into this online system.
The tool is built from scratch using Gravity Forms and Vue. This tool includes field validations, complex cross-validations between different objects (teachers, classes, and students), bulk edits, and parsing a CSV table.
The tool is built from scratch using Gravity Forms and Vue. This tool includes field validations, complex cross-validations between different objects (teachers, classes, and students), bulk edits, and parsing a CSV table.
Metalubs eCommerce Website
I created this eCommerce website for a Metalubs distributor in North and South America. The website also featured an affiliate program for clients who can earn a commission by bringing in new sales. This tool contains a dashboard with statistics for the affiliates and a withdrawing tool.
I developed the website from a custom design created to reflect the Metalubs' brand, so I've used some graphic features from their logo and website and added a new modern-looking shop interface. I've built the website using WordPress and WooCommerce.
I developed the website from a custom design created to reflect the Metalubs' brand, so I've used some graphic features from their logo and website and added a new modern-looking shop interface. I've built the website using WordPress and WooCommerce.
Education
2008 - 2011
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
Ovidius University of Constanța - Constanta, Romania
Certifications
OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT
JavaScript (Basic) Certificate
HackerRank
OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT
CSS Certificate
HackerRank
Skills
Libraries/APIs
WordPress API, Google Maps API, Facebook SDK, Facebook API, jQuery, jQuery UI, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, REST APIs, WooCommerce API, React
Tools
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WPML, Figma, PageSpeed, GitHub, Google Analytics, Composer, Gutenberg Editor, Git, Sketch, Bitbucket, MySQL Workbench
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Bootstrap 3+, Divi
Languages
HTML, PHP, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP 7, SCSS, Sass, HTML5, Assembly
Paradigms
Responsive Web Design (RWD), Responsive Development, Responsive, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), On-page SEO, eCommerce Web Design, REST, Responsive Layout, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Web App Design, UX Design, UI Design, Agile Software Development
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, WordPress Theme Design
Storage
MySQL, WP Engine, Databases
Other
eCommerce, WordPress Themes, WordPress Plugins, PSD to WordPress, PSD to HTML, Front-end, Web Development, Back-end, Back-end Development, Gravity Forms, Responsive UI, APIs, Plugin Development, Theme Development, Front-end Development, WordPress Design, Plugins, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), UI Development, Full-stack, Ajax, API Integration, Marketplaces, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, Content Management Systems (CMS), Performance Optimization, Elementor, WordPress Multisite, Site Speed Optimization, WooCommerce Subscriptions 2, InVision App, Web App UI, GoDaddy, Accessibility, Security, Google Analytics 4, User Flows, User Authentication, Custom Post Types, Child Themes, Custom Themes, Yoast SEO, ClickUp, Dokan, Mathematics, Algorithms, Sorting Algorithms, Web App Security, Web App Automation, Web App Deployment
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