Theo is available for hire

Theo Ciprian Platica

Verified Expert in Engineering

Full-stack Developer

Location

Constanța, Constanța County, Romania

Toptal Member Since

June 10, 2020

If you are looking for someone who can do it all on his own, someone who has been there, someone who can handle all your technical needs so that you can concentrate on your business/organization, you have arrived at the right profile. Theo is a WordPress meetup organizer and community contributor. His ultimate aim and pleasure are to help businesses grow and thrive instead of just making websites and applications that don't contribute to anything.

Portfolio

Opster

WordPress, CSS3, HTML5, WordPress Themes, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)...

Clients (via Toptal)

PHP 7, WordPress, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, SCSS, Communication, Reports...

Web Lounge Design

Testing, APIs, WordPress Themes, Google Analytics, Responsive Web Design (RWD)...

Experience

Front-end - 11 years Migration - 10 years Back-end - 9 years PageSpeed - 8 years WordPress Themes - 8 years Plugin Development - 8 years WooCommerce - 8 years WordPress Multisite - 7 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Trello, Slack, Asana, Jira, Zoom, Google, Skype, Apps

The most amazing...

...websites are crafted with passion, powered by creativity, and built with precision. Let's make yours unforgettable!

Work Experience

WordPress Full-stack Engineer

2020 - PRESENT

Opster

Redesigned and optimized the website to its present state.
Implemented ACF flexible layouts and custom Gutenberg blocks.
Maximized the loading speed, obtaining the following Google PageSpeed Insights result (98% on mobile and 99% on desktop); Developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopster.com%2F.

Technologies: WordPress, CSS3, HTML5, WordPress Themes, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Google Analytics, Websites, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Universal Analytics, Troubleshooting, Google Tag Manager, Migration, Web UX, PageSpeed, MySQL, CSS, SQL, Project Management, PSD to HTML, Local SEO, APIs, Gravity Forms, Sublime Text 3, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Theme Design, Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Builder, Autoptimize, Cache, HTML, JSON, Teaching, WordPress REST API, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Experience Design (XD), TFTP, Ajax, Slack, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, Cloudflare, PHP 7, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, PSD Slicing, Front-end, Jira, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Schema Migration, Optimization, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Social Media APIs, Webpack, Zoom, Web Design, Google Optimize, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, Segment, Segment.io, Google Analytics 4, Analytics, Custom Themes, Google Meet, Google, Apps, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Google Tag Manager API, Business Services, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, SaaS, Plugins

WordPress Engineer

2020 - PRESENT

Clients (via Toptal)

Handled WordPress full-stack development for Toptal clients.
Contributed to multiple client projects involving a range of development (front end, back end, eCommerce, WordPress plugins, and themes) as well as UX.
Integrated with the clients' teams and maintained a good process flow.

Technologies: PHP 7, WordPress, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, SCSS, Communication, Reports, WordPress Themes, Web Design, Websites, Full-stack, Google Meet, WordPress Installation, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Universal Analytics, Troubleshooting, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Business Services, Migration, WordPress Plugins, Web UX, WooCommerce, PageSpeed, MySQL, CSS, Git, Skype, WP-CLI, SQL, Project Management, Shopify API, PSD to HTML, Local SEO, APIs, Gravity Forms, cPanel, Sublime Text 3, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Theme Design, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WordPress Multisite, Trello, Builder, W3 Total Cache, Autoptimize, XAMPP, Cache, HTML, JSON, Teaching, WordPress REST API, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, NGINX, Adobe Experience Design (XD), TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, PuTTY, cURL Command Line Tool, WP Engine, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Elementor, Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, PSD Slicing, Front-end, Asana, Databases, Data Migration, Schema Migration, Optimization, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Bluehost, Back-end, WordPress API, Social Media, Zoom, eCommerce, Marketing Technology (MarTech), WooCommerce API, Analytics, Custom Themes, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google, Apps, BigCommerce, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Crypto, NPM, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Plugins, Coupons

Founder | Web Developer

2017 - PRESENT

Web Lounge Design

Developed for the web including back end, front end, and eCommerce.
Managed projects, provided estimations, held communication sessions, and worked in teams.
Managed and nurtured the relationships with clients.

Technologies: Testing, APIs, WordPress Themes, Google Analytics, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Websites, Wix, Google Meet, Stripe API, PayPal API, PayPal, Chargebee, DNS Configuration, Plivo, React, Web Hosting, Universal Analytics, Google Tag Manager API, Troubleshooting, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Migration, WordPress Plugins, Web UX, WooCommerce, PageSpeed, Stripe, Isotope, MySQL, CSS, Git, Skype, WP-CLI, SQL, Project Management, Shopify, Shopify API, CodeIgniter, Sass, Linux, Less, PSD to HTML, Local SEO, Gravity Forms, cPanel, Sublime Text 3, WordPress Theme Design, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), SCSS, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WordPress Multisite, Trello, Builder, W3 Total Cache, Web Applications, Autoptimize, Backlinks, WP Rocket, HubSpot, XAMPP, Cache, HTML, JSON, Teaching, Bitbucket, Model View Controller (MVC), Public Speaking, WordPress REST API, PHPExcel, Figma, MVC Frameworks, Adobe Photoshop, NGINX, Adobe Experience Design (XD), TFTP, Ajax, Server Sent Events (SSE), Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, PuTTY, cURL Command Line Tool, Cron, WP Engine, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Elementor, Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Cloudways, Web Speed, Cloudflare, PHP 7, GoDaddy, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, Recording, PSD Slicing, Front-end, Asana, Jira, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Schema Migration, Tableau, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Optimization, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Bluehost, Back-end, WordPress API, Avada, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Webpack, Zoom, WordPress Installation, eCommerce, Web Design, Google Optimize, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, WooCommerce API, Segment, Segment.io, Analytics, Custom Themes, WordPress Page Builder, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google, Apps, BigCommerce, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Business Services, Crypto, NPM, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Plugins

Freelance Full-stack Developer | WordPress Guru

2017 - PRESENT

A Job Board for Freelance Work

Developed for the web, providing a full-stack service.
Trained and provided support for the various teams I worked with.
Developed and integrated APIs and SVN systems and handled server operations.
Communicated with clients and established workflow details and estimations.

Technologies: Front-end, Sublime Text 3, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Cache, InVision, HubSpot, WordPress Multisite, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Testing, APIs, BuddyPress, Shopify API, Shopify, WP-CLI, WP Engine, Isotope, Microsoft Excel, Website Redesign, WooCommerce, Web UX, Autoptimize, Model View Controller (MVC), WordPress REST API, PHPExcel, MVC Frameworks, WordPress Themes, Google Maps API, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Plugins, CodeIgniter, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Elementor, eCommerce, Websites, Wix, Google Optimize, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, Google Meet, Stripe API, PayPal API, PayPal, Chargebee, WordPress Installation, DNS Configuration, Recording, Plivo, React, Web Hosting, Universal Analytics, Google Tag Manager API, Troubleshooting, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, Migration, HTML5, PageSpeed, Stripe, MySQL, Git, Skype, SQL, Project Management, Sass, Linux, Less, PSD to HTML, Local SEO, Gravity Forms, cPanel, WordPress Theme Design, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), SCSS, Trello, Builder, W3 Total Cache, Web Applications, Backlinks, WP Rocket, XAMPP, HTML, JSON, Teaching, Bitbucket, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, NGINX, TFTP, Ajax, Server Sent Events (SSE), Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, PuTTY, cURL Command Line Tool, Cron, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Cloudways, Web Speed, Cloudflare, PHP 7, GoDaddy, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, PSD Slicing, Asana, Jira, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Schema Migration, Tableau, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Optimization, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Bluehost, Back-end, WordPress API, Avada, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Webpack, Zoom, Web Design, WooCommerce API, Segment, Segment.io, Analytics, Custom Themes, WordPress Page Builder, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google, Apps, BigCommerce, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Business Services, Crypto, NPM, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, SaaS, Plugins, Coupons

WooCommerce Expert

2021 - 2022

Mobilecoin, Inc.

Launched three WooCommerce store versions for selling physical, variable, and digital products and donations.
Implemented three custom WordPress themes written from scratch, each aligning with its store version.
Developed one custom WordPress plugin which enables a new WooCommerce payment method—paying with crypto, specifically with MobileCoin.

Technologies: Shopify, WooCommerce, eCommerce, WordPress, WordPress API, WooCommerce API, Payment APIs, WordPress Themes, WordPress Theme Design, WordPress Plugins, PHP 7, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Google Meet, WordPress Installation, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Universal Analytics, Troubleshooting, Google Analytics 4, Migration, Web UX, HTML5, PageSpeed, CSS, Git, SQL, Project Management, PSD to HTML, Local SEO, APIs, Gravity Forms, cPanel, Sublime Text 3, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Trello, Builder, Autoptimize, XAMPP, Cache, HTML, JSON, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, PuTTY, cURL Command Line Tool, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, PSD Slicing, Front-end, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Back-end, Social Media, Zoom, Web Design, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, Analytics, Custom Themes, Database Migration, Google, Apps, BigCommerce, Business Services, Crypto, NPM, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Plugins, Coupons

WordPress Engineer

2021 - 2022

iKnowlogy

Implemented a custom WordPress application that integrates Tableau dashboards.
Came up with the application design on the fly and applied the best UX solutions.
Integrated with the client (which was technical) and managed the progress via Teamwork.

Technologies: PHP 7, WordPress, Tableau, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, Websites, Business Services, Web UX, HTML5, PageSpeed, WordPress Themes, CSS, Git, APIs, Sublime Text 3, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Testing, Trello, Web Applications, HTML, JSON, WordPress REST API, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, PuTTY, cURL Command Line Tool, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, jQuery UI, Front-end, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Zoom, WordPress Installation, Full-stack, Google Analytics 4, Analytics, Custom Themes, Google Meet, Google, Apps, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Plugins

WordPress Developer

2018 - 2022

SaleFreaks

Developed a custom theme and redesigned the existing website (twice in two years).
Integrated and developed custom APIs, connecting them to the CRM platform.
Developed custom JavaScript features and implemented website optimizations.
Performed marketing improvements and supported both the internal and freelance teams.

Technologies: User Interface (UI), Project Management, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Gravity Forms, APIs, Website Redesign, Autoptimize, WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Theme Design, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Websites, Marketing Technology (MarTech), DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Universal Analytics, Google Tag Manager API, Troubleshooting, Google Analytics 4, Migration, Web UX, PageSpeed, CSS, PSD to HTML, cPanel, Sublime Text 3, Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Builder, Cache, HTML, JSON, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, User Experience (UX), Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, Cloudflare, PHP 7, GoDaddy, jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, PSD Slicing, Front-end, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Zoom, Google Tag Manager, WordPress Installation, Web Design, Google Optimize, Full-stack, Analytics, Custom Themes, Database Migration, Google Meet, Google, Apps, BigCommerce, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Business Services, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, SaaS, Plugins

WordPress Developer

2018 - 2021

TargetBox

Oversaw and contributed to all the WordPress websites' development.
Converted PSD/XD designs into full-fledged WordPress websites.
Developed and Integrated various types of application programming interfaces.
Implemented a custom subscription payment process using the Stripe API.
Implemented advanced Google Maps integrations and analytics reports.
Developed and implemented data collection funnels.

Technologies: Gravity Forms, APIs, WooCommerce, Google Maps API, Google Analytics, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Theme Design, WordPress, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Websites, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Web Hosting, Web UX, PageSpeed, WordPress Themes, CSS, Sublime Text 3, Testing, Trello, Builder, Autoptimize, WP Rocket, Cache, HTML, JSON, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Slack, WP Engine, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Elementor, Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Cloudways, Web Speed, Cloudflare, PHP 7, GoDaddy, jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, Front-end, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Zoom, Google Tag Manager, DNS Configuration, WordPress Installation, Google Optimize, Full-stack, WooCommerce API, Analytics, WordPress Page Builder, Migration, Plugin Development, Google, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Universal Analytics, Business Services, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, SaaS, Plugins

WordPress Developer

2018 - 2021

Next Thing Education Camps

Developed a custom theme as well as integrated the API.
Implemented an Advanced Google Maps Search that displays results in a predefined range (close to a given post-code).
Performed WooCommerce custom changes and a custom payment integration.
Took care of design, functionality, and speed optimizations.

Technologies: Front-end, APIs, Website Redesign, Web UX, WordPress Themes, Google Analytics, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Theme Design, W3 Total Cache, WordPress, Less, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Websites, Full-stack, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, PageSpeed, CSS, PSD to HTML, Sublime Text 3, Testing, Builder, Autoptimize, Cache, HTML, JSON, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, Cloudflare, PHP 7, GoDaddy, jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, PSD Slicing, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Schema Migration, Optimization, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Zoom, Google Tag Manager, WordPress Installation, eCommerce, Web Design, Marketing Technology (MarTech), WooCommerce API, Analytics, Custom Themes, Migration, Database Migration, Google, Apps, BigCommerce, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Universal Analytics, Business Services, Web Development, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Plugins

WordPress Plugin Engineer

2020 - 2020

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

Created a plugin for migrating data from one LMS System to Another (keeping track of course and quiz progress).
Determined the database schemas for both LMS systems and came up with the solution for the migration code.
Implemented a plugin that hooks into the LearnDash API and into WordPress REST API, performing new custom actions requested by the client.

Technologies: WordPress, JavaScript, LearnDash, BuddyPress, Schema Migration, WordPress Plugins, Websites, Troubleshooting, Migration, Web UX, HTML5, WooCommerce, WordPress Themes, CSS, Git, APIs, Sublime Text 3, Testing, Cache, HTML, JSON, WordPress REST API, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, WP Engine, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Web Speed, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Zoom, eCommerce, Full-stack, WooCommerce API, Analytics, Custom Themes, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google Meet, Apps, BigCommerce, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Web Hosting, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Plugins

WordPress Developer (Contract)

2019 - 2019

Third Space Learning

Handled the development of all WordPress websites that the company owns.
Implemented API integrations as well as Cron jobs.
Took care of optimizations and deployments and ensured their success.
Integrated with the company's team and their workflows.

Technologies: Front-end, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Project Management, APIs, Website Redesign, WooCommerce, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Plugins, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress Theme Design, Cron, WordPress, SQL, MySQL, Sass, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Websites, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Troubleshooting, Web UX, WordPress Themes, CSS, Git, PSD to HTML, Local SEO, Gravity Forms, Sublime Text 3, Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Trello, Builder, Cache, HTML, JSON, WordPress REST API, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, Page Speed Optimization, Web Speed, Cloudflare, PHP 7, jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, PSD Slicing, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Zoom, Google Tag Manager, WordPress Installation, Web Design, Analytics, Custom Themes, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Migration, Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google Meet, Google, Apps, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Universal Analytics, Google Tag Manager API, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, SaaS, Plugins

Full-stack Developer | Project Manager

2017 - 2017

Marketing Office

Developed websites from scratch and managed the existing ones.
Built a framework to ease the creation of new landing pages.
Implemented procedures for design and coding departments.
Managed projects for the web development department.

Technologies: Front-end, APIs, Website Redesign, Google Analytics, PSD to WordPress, Responsive Web Design (RWD), WordPress, SQL, MySQL, Sass, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Websites, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Web UX, WordPress Themes, CSS, cPanel, Sublime Text 3, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Builder, Web Applications, InVision, XAMPP, Cache, HTML, JSON, Figma, MVC Frameworks, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), Slack, PuTTY, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, GoDaddy, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, PSD Slicing, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, ACF PRO, Back-end, WordPress API, Avada, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Google Tag Manager, WordPress Installation, Web Design, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, Analytics, Custom Themes, WordPress Page Builder, Migration, Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google, Apps, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, Universal Analytics, Business Services, Web Development, Prototyping, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, Plugins

Remote PHP Developer

2016 - 2017

Bioelite Vert SRL

Managed my own work server and developed websites from scratch and managed existing ones.
Performed not only PSD-to-WordPress conversions but also PSD-to-HTML conversions.
Developed OOP apps (object-oriented programming) using Smarty.
Conducted QA testing and elicited client feedback.

Technologies: Front-end, Linux, Website Redesign, Google Maps API, PSD to WordPress, PSD to HTML, Responsive Web Design (RWD), NGINX, Git, WordPress, Server Sent Events (SSE), Cron, SQL, Sass, CSS, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, Websites, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Troubleshooting, WordPress Plugins, Web UX, HTML5, WordPress Themes, Smarty, Less, APIs, cPanel, Sublime Text 3, WordPress Theme Design, Testing, SCSS, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WordPress Multisite, Builder, Web Applications, InVision, XAMPP, Cache, JSON, Bitbucket, Model View Controller (MVC), MVC Frameworks, Adobe Photoshop, TFTP, Command-line Interface (CLI), PuTTY, cURL Command Line Tool, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Elementor, Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, GoDaddy, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, PSD Slicing, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, ACF PRO, Bluehost, Back-end, WordPress API, Avada, Social Media, Social Media APIs, Webpack, Google Tag Manager, WordPress Installation, eCommerce, Web Design, Wix, Google Optimize, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, WooCommerce API, Analytics, Custom Themes, WordPress Page Builder, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Migration, Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google, Apps, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Universal Analytics, Business Services, Web Development, Prototyping, Plugins, Coupons

Web Technician

2014 - 2016

Inter Core Web

Developed websites from scratch and managed existing ones.
Performed PSD-to-WordPress conversions as well as managed clients.
Oversaw and was responsible for the management of IT equipment, i.e., laptops, PCs, printers, copy machines, and networks.

Technologies: Front-end, Project Management, Website Redesign, WooCommerce, Google Analytics, PSD to WordPress, PSD to HTML, Responsive Web Design (RWD), cPanel, SQL, MySQL, CSS, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Bootstrap, Websites, Wix, DNS Configuration, Web Hosting, Troubleshooting, WordPress Plugins, Web UX, HTML5, APIs, Sublime Text 3, Testing, Builder, InVision, XAMPP, Cache, JSON, Bitbucket, TFTP, Command-line Interface (CLI), PuTTY, WP Engine, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, GoDaddy, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, PSD Slicing, Asana, Communication, Reports, Databases, Data Migration, Optimization, ACF PRO, Bluehost, Back-end, WordPress API, Avada, Social Media, Social Media APIs, WordPress Installation, eCommerce, Web Design, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Full-stack, WooCommerce API, Analytics, Custom Themes, WordPress Page Builder, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Migration, Database Migration, Plugin Development, Google, Payment APIs, JavaScript 6, CSS5, Universal Analytics, Business Services, Web Development, Plugins

Equipment Configurator | Dispatcher-Operator

2012 - 2015

RCS & RDS

Configured the network equipment as well as provided support for the field teams.
Monitored the network equipment in the field and forwarded issues.
Discovered and corrected database inconsistencies.
Evaluated situations and provided the necessary checks and reports.

Technologies: Linux, Websites, Troubleshooting, Sublime Text 3, Testing, Command-line Interface (CLI), User Experience (UX), Communication, Reports, Optimization, DNS Configuration, Full-stack

Experience

Rank Media

https://rankomedia.com/

I built the website from scratch, achieving an impressive loading speed of 95% on mobile and 100% on desktop. It's Gutenberg-based with many custom content blocks that allow content writers to easily add visually attractive sections throughout the website.

Besides the amazing content that the website offers, it also benefits from various interactive functionalities such as tables of contents, pop-ups, progress bars, social sharing widgets, etc., all custom-coded for maximum efficiency.

Another interesting thing I would like to mention is the locations tree, which includes US states and the cities within those states. The tree is composed of parent-child links, starting from an interactive US clickable map, a feature that is not just interesting but also helps with the local ranking in Google.

Opster

https://opster.com/

I redesigned and optimized the website to its present state. Also, I implemented ACF flexible layouts and custom Gutenberg blocks. Another task was maximizing the loading speed, and I obtained the following Google PageSpeed Insights result: 98% on mobile and 99% on desktop.

Check this out:
• https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopster.com%2F

Salefreaks

https://salefreaks.com

Salefreaks is a top-notch dropshipping company. Since I started working with Salefreaks, we have implemented two redesigns, built custom click funnels, and optimized them regularly. My duties included:
• WordPress development
• API development and integration
• JavaScript development
• Marketing improvements and support
• Website optimizations

Word on Fire

https://www.wordonfire.org/

This is one of the most complex projects I've worked on. I implemented a plugin for migrating the data of hundreds of thousands of users from one LMS to another. The database mappings were so complex and different (talking about users and user data, courses, lessons, assignments, quizzes, quiz results, and more). The process needed moderation to run smoothly without overwhelming the server, and the simulations took a considerable amount of time, but the final run was perfect.

The client also asked me to implement a plugin that hooks into the LearnDash API and WordPress REST API, performing new custom actions.

Third Space Learning

https://thirdspacelearning.com/

A one-time project that turned into a long-term contract. This project was like a marathon. The deadline brought me to exhaustion, but I finished faster than expected.
I redesigned the website twice because of the lightning-fast changes within the organization, implemented new features from simple to complex, and optimized the loading speed at a level the website never saw before.

Social Sharing 9

https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-sharing-9/

I developed a customizable WordPress plugin that enables you to display social sharing icons in different places on your website. It creates an admin page where you can select all your options, chose what social networks you’ll activate, chose sizes, colors, and even set a preferred order. I built this just for fun.

MobileCoin Drops

https://drops.mobilecoin.com/

We started with the scope of creating a plugin that adds a new payment method in WooCommerce, a payment method that enables customers to pay with their cryptocurrency (MobileCoin specifically). Going further, I implemented three different store versions, each with a custom theme.
The Drops version is the most unique because it has a special feature where you can turn simple products into Drops, which are available to purchase for a limited period, after which they expire.

Tiger21

https://tiger21.com/

Tiger21 is an exclusive peer membership organization of high-net-worth entrepreneurs, investors, and executives.

I worked within a team of developers and helped with building templates, the front-end style, created new ACF blocks, and changed the existing ones.

MeetupCall Website

https://www.meetupcall.com/

Current role: Full-stack developer

My responsibilities:
• Implemented geolocation and PHP changes.
• Implemented website redesign.
• Developed new website pages and landing pages.
• Handled customization and optimization requests.
• Provided technical support.

Targetbox.de

https://targetbox.de

I started from a commercial theme, did some style changes, and implemented new custom templates. Later on, I developed a series of custom multi-step forms which included some non-typical integrations of Google Maps API for advanced localization.

Beschuetzerbox.de

https://beschuetzerbox.de/

A German online store that needed help on the front end. I implemented some WP Bakery custom changes (custom widgets) and migrated it from WP Engine to CloudWays.

The WooCommerce implementation also needed some attention. By the end of the project, I managed to update all the WooCommerce-related plugins maintaining the original functionality.

BrandDoctors.com

https://www.branddoctors.com/

BrandDoctors.com is a website owned by a Dutch company that provides marketing services.

I implemented custom changes, implemented multi-lingual functionality, and optimized the website. Along the way, we also worked on additional websites that this company needed help with.

NextThing.Education

https://nextthing.education

It's an eCommerce website for tech camps held in London.

I built the back end, fixed the front end, and added custom options and API integrations for products and orders. I also implemented a custom search that displays results within a specific radius, depending on the distance from the given postcode.

Yanjep.org

https://www.yanjep.org/

This is the site for Young Audiences—ARTS FOR LEARNING—New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania.

I built custom pages, worked on new taxonomies, added lazy-loading, and performed additional optimizations, as per the client's requirements.

Addict Controllers

https://addictcontrollers.auvenit.ro/build-xbox/

I built a custom shop that enables you to build your custom controller. You can change parts and colors, add custom texts, and in the end, order your custom product.

The customizer options are manageable on the WordPress admin side within ACF fields.

For the front-end part, I relied on my JavaScript/jQuery coding abilities and came up with the exact complex-detailed functionality required by the client.

Advocate Abroad

https://advocateabroad.com

This is a mature platform with great functionality features that provide services abroad.

Tasks accomplished:
• Developed a custom WordPress plugin, facilitating the registration of new service providers.
• Implemented new design and functionality features.
• Made improvements.
• Maintained speed and security.
• Developed API integrations.
• Implemented automation.

Ustanzadan

https://www.ustanzadan.me/

I implemented the front-end part of this project, including the maps with Google Maps API (custom clustered markers), forms, and filters; integrated and implemented all the libraries required for the front-end functionality and got everything ready to be connected with the back end.

Rendeljkinait

https://rendeljkinait.hu/

Rendeljkinait is a big traffic website that reviews products and offers various purchase places.

Responsibilities:
• Implemented custom PHP changes and improved the page speed.
• Performed three hosting migrations. We tried Bluehost, iPage, and in the end, the client decided on a Hungarian hosting provider.
• Implemented custom WPBakery blocks.

Skills

Languages

PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, CSS, HTML, PHP 7, JavaScript 6, SQL, Sass, Less

Frameworks

Bootstrap, Smarty, CodeIgniter

Libraries/APIs

jQuery, Google Maps API, Stripe, WordPress REST API, jQuery UI, Google Maps API (GeoJSON), Google Maps, WordPress API, Social Media APIs, PayPal API, Stripe API, WooCommerce API, Segment.io, Shopify API, Plivo, PHPExcel, BuddyPress, Google Tag Manager API, React, Laravel Homestead

Tools

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), InVision, Google Analytics, Trello, Sublime Text 3, PageSpeed, Figma, Skype, Slack, PuTTY, cURL Command Line Tool, LearnDash, Gutenberg Editor, ACF PRO, Zoom, WP-CLI, Git, Microsoft Excel, Bitbucket, Asana, Jira, Tableau, Webpack, Wix, Google Optimize, NPM, NGINX, Cron

Paradigms

Responsive Web Design (RWD), Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Model View Controller (MVC), Object-oriented Programming (OOP)

Platforms

WordPress, WooCommerce, cPanel, WordPress Theme Design, XAMPP, Bluehost, BigCommerce, Shopify, HubSpot, Linux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS IoT

Storage

JSON, Cache, WP Engine, Cloudways, Database Migration, MySQL, Databases

Industry Expertise

Teaching, Web Design, Project Management, Social Media

Other

WordPress Plugins, PSD to WordPress, PSD to HTML, WordPress Themes, Local SEO, Web UX, Website Redesign, Web Applications, APIs, WordPress Multisite, Builder, Gravity Forms, Isotope, W3 Total Cache, Autoptimize, TFTP, Ajax, Command-line Interface (CLI), User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Elementor, Page Speed Optimization, Site Speed Optimization, Web Speed, Cloudflare, GoDaddy, PSD Slicing, Front-end, Communication, Reports, Data Migration, Optimization, Back-end, Avada, DNS Configuration, WordPress Installation, eCommerce, Websites, Marketing Technology (MarTech), Chargebee, PayPal, Segment, Google Analytics 4, Analytics, Custom Themes, WordPress Page Builder, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Migration, Plugin Development, Google Meet, Google, Apps, Payment APIs, CSS5, Web Hosting, Universal Analytics, Troubleshooting, Web Development, Performance Optimization, Core Web Vitals, SaaS, Plugins, Backlinks, Public Speaking, WP Rocket, Schema Migration, Google Tag Manager, Full-stack, Business Services, Crypto, Prototyping, Coupons, MVC Frameworks, Server Sent Events (SSE), Recording, AWS Certified Developer

Education

2014 - 2016

Master's Degree in Circuits and Integrated Systems for Communications

Politehnica University of Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania

2010 - 2014

Licentiate Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Constanta Maritime University - Constanta, Romania

2010 - 2014

Licentiate Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Constanta Maritime University - Constanta, Romania

Certifications

NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

JULY 2023 - PRESENT

AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical)

Amazon Web Services Training and Certification

SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

Introduction to AWS Elastic Beanstalk

AWS Training and Certification

SEPTEMBER 2018 - PRESENT

Laravel Homestead

Udemy

APRIL 2018 - PRESENT

React Fundamentals

Udemy

APRIL 2018 - PRESENT

React Basic

Udemy

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