Yuriy Vasilyev, Developer in Innsbruck, Austria
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Yuriy Vasilyev

Verified Expert  in Engineering

WordPress Developer

Innsbruck, Austria

Toptal member since November 13, 2016

Bio

Yuriy is a highly skilled and results-driven senior web and WordPress engineer with 10+ years of experience in web development, code writing, and quality assurance. He is proficient in application optimization, feature design, and usability testing, creating quality programs and improving end-user experience. Yuriy is experienced in technical troubleshooting, software debugging, and verbal communication to identify and mitigate issues and meet technical objectives.

Portfolio

Alan Bernau Jr
WordPress, PHP, jQuery, WooCommerce, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git...
Steady Platform, INC
JavaScript, React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Next.js, Material UI, Jest...
Hennep
JavaScript, React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Material UI, Git, Next.js, Ajax...

Experience

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

React, TypeScript, Firebase, Supabase, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Web UX, CSS

The most amazing...

...project I've taken part is a professional site for photographers that raised over $1 million in four years for charity!

Work Experience

Senior Full-stack/WordPress Developer

2022 - 2024
Alan Bernau Jr
  • Implemented a lot of new code and design changes not only required by the client but also proposed by myself using my UI/UX and development experience.
  • Transformed most of the pages from hardcoded templates into native block-based WordPress pages with an extended number of custom blocks that allowed non-technical departments to take over the content editing.
  • Maintained and developed, along with other team members, a React application built into the website.
  • Introduced and covered the React application with EEe with Cypress.
  • Tracked and fixed bugs using Trello and Jira tools.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, jQuery, WooCommerce, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Website Performance, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), React, Google Analytics, Google Optimize, A/B Testing, Responsive UI, WordPress Optimization, WordPress Rescue, HTML to WordPress, CSS3, Web Development, WP-CLI, jQuery UI, JavaScript MVC, Performance Optimization, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Full-stack Development, API Integration

Senior Front-end Developer

2022 - 2022
Steady Platform, INC
  • Developed a React and Next.js web application from scratch, working closely with our designer.
  • Implemented user authentication using Google Auth.
  • Customized Material-UI theme so it 100% matches our custom design.
  • Covered application core features with a unit test using the Jest library.
  • Implemented SEO and accessibility best practices, which worked best in combination with Next.js server-side rendering.
Technologies: JavaScript, React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Next.js, Material UI, Jest, Unit Testing, Ajax, Front-end, Responsive, User Interface (UI), Responsive UI, CSS3, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), API Integration

Senior Front-end Developer

2021 - 2022
Hennep
  • Developed a marketplace web application for connecting cannabis wholesalers and retailers based on Figma designs and our internal API created by the back-end team.
  • Built with other front-end developers, a web application for internal usage inside offline shops that allows visitors to scan QR codes, check all the information about the product, and add it to the card.
  • Implemented an in-app QR code scanner and QR code generator.
Technologies: JavaScript, React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Material UI, Git, Next.js, Ajax, Front-end, Responsive, User Interface (UI), Responsive UI, CSS3, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), API Integration

Senior WordPress Developer

2021 - 2021
GDSI
  • Rebuilt an existing website from scratch. Managed design, development, and deployment.
  • Managed the whole project. Found a designer and constantly provided feedback to him until the client was happy with the design.
  • Created a new custom theme from Figma designs. Built custom Gutenberg blocks meeting design requirements.
  • Managed a DevOps part with configuring a new server and deploying the website.
Technologies: WordPress, PSD to WordPress, WordPress Themes, JavaScript, Gutenberg Editor, React, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Sage, Blade, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Responsive, User Interface (UI), Responsive UI, WordPress Optimization, HTML to WordPress, CSS3, Web Development, WP-CLI, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Senior Full-stack Developer

2020 - 2021
Aptivos
  • Developed from start to finish a PWA for connecting tech companies and law-firm members in legal.
  • Created most of the design and business logic solutions and implemented them.
  • Covered the app with end-to-end testing using Cypress.
  • Launched the app and provided support with fixing bugs and adding new features.
Technologies: JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Firebase, Firebase Hosting, Firebase Web SDK, Google Cloud Functions, Google Cloud Storage, Design, Material UI, ECMAScript (ES6), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Front-end, Responsive, User Interface (UI), Responsive UI, CSS3, Web Development, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Responsive Web Design (RWD), UI Design, UX Design, Full-stack Development, API Integration

Senior WordPress and Front-end Developer

2018 - 2020
Vida Health
  • Created several landing pages within a Python server.
  • Migrated the entire website to WordPress with a custom theme.
  • Built a handy WordPress page builder, which would allow the creation of an endless amount of pages without the need for any developers.
Technologies: Responsive Layout, HTML5, WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, WordPress, Website Performance, Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Responsive, Responsive UI, WordPress Optimization, CSS3, Web Development, WP-CLI, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Senior WordPress Developer

2018 - 2018
The Examined Life
  • Created a new WordPress theme based on designs provided by the client.
  • Constructed a book custom post type to manage the site's library.
  • Developed a custom search tool based on REST API calls without needing a page to reload.
  • Created theme widgets and useful shortcodes so clients could output helpful information by themselves.
Technologies: Responsive Layout, HTML5, WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, Linux, PHP, Sass, Git, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Responsive, Responsive UI, WordPress Optimization, CSS3, Web Development, WP-CLI, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

WordPress Developer

2017 - 2018
OneHatched
  • Created a fully customizable and fast WordPress site based on a custom theme.
  • Built a custom page builder based on the ACF Pro plugin, which allows the client to create new pages using prebuilt blocks on her own.
  • Developed a core plugin that adds a theme setting admin page.
Technologies: Responsive Layout, HTML5, WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, Sass, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Responsive, Responsive UI, WordPress Optimization, CSS3, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

WordPress and Front-end Developer

2017 - 2018
Donkey Republic
  • Created a custom WordPress theme from scratch using the template as a starter theme and the given Sketch files.
  • Implemented a Google Maps API to connect to the client's custom API for getting and outputting needed map points with some data about each of them.
  • Made the site multilingual using the WMPL plugin and added language switchers.
  • Implemented custom REST API endpoints for creating a load feature more efficiently.
  • Created CRON jobs for updating site data automatically using third-party API calls.
Technologies: Responsive Layout, HTML5, WordPress Themes, PSD to WordPress, Plugins, Themes, CSS, HTML, Google Maps API, WPML, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, Website Performance, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Responsive, Responsive UI, WordPress Optimization, CSS3, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD), API Integration

WordPress and Front-end Developer

2015 - 2018
Performance Foundry
  • Developed WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
  • Implemented performance optimizations for clients and fixed a lot of problems.
  • Provided support services by handing tickets, fixing issues, and adding new features.
  • Managed site migrations and fixed all related issues.
  • Implemented a new in-house re-usable blocks system to be implemented into every project, saving up to 50-70% of time spent.
Technologies: Responsive Layout, Git, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, WooCommerce, Website Performance, Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Responsive, Responsive UI, WordPress Optimization, CSS3, Web Development, JavaScript MVC, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

WordPress Developer

2015 - 2015
Blohfish
  • Created a WordPress theme for a design agency in Germany from scratch using PSD mockups.
  • Troubleshot and implemented speed optimizations of WordPress sites.
  • Fixed some design issues while creating the new WordPress theme.
Technologies: WordPress Plugins, Sass, Git, Web Design, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, WordPress, Content Management Systems (CMS), Responsive, Responsive UI, CSS3, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Front-end and WordPress Developer

2010 - 2014
Freelance
  • Worked on dozens of different kinds of projects and roles.
  • Collaborated directly with clients and team members in agencies.
  • Created several websites for me to generate some profit from Google Ads.
Technologies: Bootstrap, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, WordPress, Content Management Systems (CMS), Front-end, Responsive, User Interface (UI), Responsive UI, CSS3, Web Development, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Starv | Remote and Virtual Talents for Live Events

http://www.starv.co
I had to create a WordPress website from scratch based on a stunning design created by another Toptaler.

I handled all kinds of tasks, including domain and server configuration, development, and website publishing.

The Examined Life

https://www.theexaminedlife.org
I developed a new WordPress theme based on designs provided by the client.

The theme is fast and flexible at the same time. It has an over 80 score on Google PageSpeed for mobile and a 100 for desktop.

LifeLock Promo Codes

https://www.llpromocodes.com
I was hired to create a new WordPress theme based on the mockups provided by the designer. The highest priorities of the project were flexibility and performance.

For this project, I created a custom page builder based on the ACF Pro plugin and developed all the needed blocks, covering the provided design and more.

The client was ecstatic with the result, all of the pages loaded in under one second, and the weight was under a single MB.

AfterThird

https://www.afterthird.com/
I created a speedy WordPress site with a built-in custom page builder. This builder allows the client to create as many different pages as needed without any developer by using a prebuilt set of blocks included in the page builder.

The site loads at less than 0.5 seconds and has a 100/100 score on Google PageSpeed Insights for mobiles and 80+ for desktops.

Donkey Bike Website

https://www.donkey.bike
I created a website based on the given Sketch files for the Donkey Republic company. It's a multilingual site that uses the Google Maps API.

Initially, the client wanted to use a page builder for more flexibility, but instead, I created a custom builder based on the ACF Pro plugin for them. It is flexible enough and doesn't have any performance impact.

WordPress Hosting Company

I developed a WordPress theme from the provided PSD mockup for the WordPress hosting company. The customer wanted more flexibility for creating many different page templates. I used the ACF Pro plugin to make half a dozen content types that included many options like some very basic page builders.

Technologies used include PHP, JavaScript, Sass, Underscores theme, Grunt, Git, and ACF Pro.

Travel Blog Site

I developed a WordPress theme from a provided PSD mockup for travel bloggers in Canada.

Besides extending WordPress with the usual stuff like custom post types, taxonomies, and page templates, I also created a couple of plugins.

Technologies used include PHP, JavaScript, Sass, Underscores theme, Grunt, and Git.

Custom Suits Shop

A friendly and fast website that offers modern custom suits for men.

I created a new WordPress theme based on Sketch mockups using the ACF Pro plugin to create static fields connected with some pages like the home page and flexible content blocks, which could be used on any page, namely a simple custom page builder.

It allows the client to change all the content and create new different pages on his own without me.

I also created four fast-and-light JavaScript sliders using the MVC code model, making them very flexible and scalable. The slider data is obtained via a REST API request using custom endpoints.
2015 - 2015

Certificate in Computer Science

STEP Computer Academy - Zaporizhia, Ukraine

OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT

Blockchain Developer Nanodegree Program

Udacity

MAY 2018 - PRESENT

Server-side Development with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera

NOVEMBER 2017 - PRESENT

React Nanodegree Program

Udacity

Libraries/APIs

React, jQuery, jQuery UI, Firebase Web SDK, React Redux, Google Maps API, Sage, Node.js, OpenZeppelin

Tools

Git, CSSNext, WP-CLI, WPML, Webpack, Babel, Gutenberg Editor, Google Analytics, Google Optimize, Mongoose

Languages

CSS, HTML, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), PHP, TypeScript, Solidity

Frameworks

Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript MVC, Redux, Material UI, Next.js, Cypress, Jest, Express.js, React Native

Paradigms

Responsive Layout, Responsive, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Functional Reactive Programming, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), UI Design, UX Design, Unit Testing

Platforms

WooCommerce, WordPress, Firebase, Linux, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Storage

Cloud Firestore, MongoDB, MySQL, Google Cloud Storage

Industry Expertise

Web Design

Other

WordPress Optimization, WordPress Rescue, Responsive UI, PSD to WordPress, HTML to WordPress, WordPress Plugins, WordPress Themes, Front-end, Web Development, Ajax, Website Performance, Content Management Systems (CMS), API Integration, CSS Grid, APIs, Performance Optimization, Firebase Cloud Functions, Firebase Hosting, User Experience (UX), Supabase, Web UX, User Interface (UI), Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Full-stack Development, Themes, Plugins, Google Cloud Functions, Design, Blade, A/B Testing, Software, Web Applications, Web3, Smart Contracts, DApps

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