Mathews Joseph, Developer in Ernakulam, Kerala, India
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Mathews Joseph

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Shopify Developer

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Toptal member since October 25, 2022

Expertise
Front-endShopify DevelopmentReact.jsNext.jsMERN StackJavaScriptCSSNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBTailwind CSSSystem Security
Bio

Mathews is a full-stack web developer and a certified Shopify expert (listed in the Shopify Experts directory). He has been dedicated to Shopify development for the last 6+ years and has four public Shopify apps in his portfolio. Mathews also has experience with MERN stack development and is willing to leverage his skill set in new and challenging projects.

Portfolio

Clan - A Reviews, Rewards & Referrals Shopify App
Shopify, Shopify API, Shopify Plus, Shopify Theme, PSD to Shopify, Bun...
NammaPickles
CSS, CSS3, Express.js, HTML, JavaScript, Front-end, MongoDB, Mongoose, Next.js...
Shopbnb
CSS, CSS3, Express.js, HTML, JavaScript, MERN Stack, MongoDB, Next.js, Node.js...

Experience

  • Shopify Customizations - 6 years
  • Shopify - 6 years
  • Shopify Theme - 6 years
  • Node.js - 5 years
  • Shopify API - 5 years
  • Shopify Plus - 4 years
  • Next.js - 3 years
  • React - 3 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Shopify, Shopify Plus, Shopify Theme, Shopify Customizations, Shopify Design, MongoDB, Mongoose, Express.js, React, Node.js

The most amazing...

...product I've developed is a Shopify app built from scratch in a single day, which I submitted to the App Store and got approved in three business days.

Work Experience

Full-stack Developer

2024 - 2024
Clan - A Reviews, Rewards & Referrals Shopify App
  • Built the app from scratch to handle reviews, rewards, and referrals on a single app.
  • Set up the cloud environment to handle horizontal scalability.
  • Set up the listing and got the app approved by the Shopify App Store.
Technologies: Shopify, Shopify API, Shopify Plus, Shopify Theme, PSD to Shopify, Bun, Express.js, React, MongoDB

Full-stack Developer

2023 - 2023
NammaPickles
  • Developed a Shopify store to sell pickles in batches.
  • Created a custom Shopify app for the batch feature to handle the batch creation and update, along with customer notifications.
  • Implemented a WhatsApp API to send real-time updates to customers.
  • Integrated Shiprocket for streamlined fulfillment process.
Technologies: CSS, CSS3, Express.js, HTML, JavaScript, Front-end, MongoDB, Mongoose, Next.js, React, Shopify, Shopify API, Shopify Customizations, Shopify Design, WhatsApp API, WhatsApp

Lead Shopify App Developer

2023 - 2023
Shopbnb
  • Took the app from a simple idea to being listed on the Shopify app store within a month.
  • Created highly customizable widgets, enabling merchants to style them however they want.
  • Conceptualized and implemented the cloud architecture for maximum customizability and scale. Both the front and back end can be scaled independently.
Technologies: CSS, CSS3, Express.js, HTML, JavaScript, MERN Stack, MongoDB, Next.js, Node.js, React, Shopify API, Shopify, Shopify Customizations, Mongoose, OAuth, Shopify Plus, Shopify Theme, Tailwind CSS, Front-end

Shopify App Developer

2023 - 2023
Virtual Diamond Boutique, Inc
  • Helped identify the issue that caused their Shopify app's delisting. They encountered a race condition while authenticating merchants, which resulted in failed automated tests from Shopify.
  • Guided them through the cases that may have caused the delisting.
  • Resolved the app's delisting issue and resubmitted it, resulting in the app being relisted on the Shopify app store.
Technologies: Shopify, Shopify API, OAuth, Front-end

Shopify App Developer

2020 - 2022
Self-Employed
  • Created an app to add a "free gifts" feature after checkout.
  • Developed a Shopify app to add galleries to the product pages.
  • Managed an app to process customer feedback after the purchase.
Technologies: Shopify, Shopify API, Shopify Theme, MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, MERN Stack, CSS3, JavaScript, HTML, Front-end

Lead Shopify Developer

2021 - 2021
CrucialFour
  • Migrated and developed the brand's website from scratch through WooCommerce.
  • Implemented all the required features and settings to make the brand go live.
  • Oversaw the launch process to minimize any disruptions while transitioning from WooCommerce.
Technologies: Shopify, Shopify API, Shopify Plus, Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, Front-end

Freelance Shopify Developer

2020 - 2021
Carnivore Snax
  • Implemented a custom feature on the collections page, increasing their AOV manifold overnight.
  • Helped with a lot of app integrations to their Shopify store.
  • Established best practices for running promotional campaigns.
Technologies: Shopify, Shopify API, PSD to Shopify, Shopify Plus, Shopify Theme, Shopify Customizations, HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, Front-end

Freelance Shopify Developer

2018 - 2020
FOND Bone Broth Tonics
  • Developed the "Build your own pack" bundle builder page where customers can create their product packs.
  • Helped add custom Shopify logic to their cart for discounts and subscriptions.
  • Assisted in finding and fixing bugs added by some Shopify apps.
Technologies: Shopify, Shopify API, Shopify Plus, PSD to Shopify, Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Shopify Payments, Shopify Customizations, JavaScript, HTML, CSS3, Front-end

Full-stack Web Developer

2016 - 2018
NGO Project
  • Managed the development of the project from scratch to launch.
  • Created a PWA to let users install the app as a PWA on their mobile devices.
  • Built an admin panel to manage all the data on the back end.
  • Used DigitalOcean Droplets to host the app on the cloud.
Technologies: Express.js, Node.js, SQLite, Front-end

Experience

Namma Pickles Shopify Store and Custom App

https://nammapickles.com/
A Shopify store to sell homemade pickles to customers worldwide.

I created the website, a custom app to manage the store's batch feature, and the referral program. I also implemented a custom WhatsApp integration on the store.

GrabIt | Banner and Free Gifts Shopify App

https://apps.shopify.com/sale-banner-1
A Shopify app to add a free banner to the Shopify store and set the option for customers to get a gift on a purchase if they meet a specific condition. The whole app was built using the MERN stack and is hosted on DigitalOcean.

Gallerify

https://apps.shopify.com/product-gallery
A Shopify app to add product-specific or store-wide galleries to a Shopify store. It uses a feature called metafields extensively to store all the images and data. It was made using the MERN stack and hosted on DigitalOcean.

Feedback Buddy | Post-purchase Feedback App

https://apps.shopify.com/feedbackbuddy-surveys
A Shopify app to grab post-purchase feedback from customers. It helps merchants take action on first-party data. Detailed analytics and customization options are provided within the app. It was made using the MERN stack and hosted on the DigitalOcean App Platform.

Shopbnb | Property Rental Shopify App

https://shopbnb.app/
A MERN stack-based Shopify app that allows merchants to list their properties (already listed on Airbnb or any other booking platform) on their own Shopify store. This helps them control their guests and give maximum command over their branding.

Certifications

MAY 2021 - PRESENT

Certified Shopify Expert

Shopify

Skills

Libraries/APIs

Shopify API, React, Node.js, WhatsApp API

Tools

Shopify Plus, Mongoose

Frameworks

Next.js, Express.js, Tailwind CSS

Platforms

Shopify

Languages

HTML, JavaScript, CSS, CSS3

Storage

MongoDB, SQLite

Other

Shopify Theme, Shopify Design, Shopify Customizations, PSD to Shopify, Front-end, MERN Stack, Shopify Payments, OAuth, WhatsApp, Bun

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