WordPress
I have been using WordPress constantly since my first job, be it for private projects or for clients. My work with WordPress mainly consisted of creating customized themes for clients' specific needs, using either Roots Sage (with Laravel's blade) or Timber Starter Theme (using Twig). I've also worked on creating custom plug-ins, for example:
- A plug-in that uses both DocCheck andSwissRX in unison to authenticate medical professionals and allow them to access certain content on the website.
- Chatbot that is using API endpoint of a specific AI bot that is trained with the data specific for the site (the site that sells Zinc supplements has data for that specific product).
I have also worked with WordPress builders, like Elementor, Divi, WPBakery along with others, and have integrated custom elements that are requested by the client. I also have knowledge setting up WordPress projects from scratch on any server, while also implementing security options on the site that prevents hackers access to wordpress vaunrabilites (disableing xmlrpc.php for example).
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
My HTML knowledge includes using the full potential of semantic tags effectively, ensuring proper structuring for SEO, and integratingmodern elements like "dialog" for modal interactions or "template" for dynamically injected content. In CSS, my expertise includes creating layouts using techniques like CSS Grid and Flexbox while maintaining clean, modular styles through methodologies like BEM or OOCSS. I also use preprocessors like SASS to introduce reusable variables, functions, and mixins. When it comes to JavaScript, I'm proficient in ES6+ features such as arrow functions, destructuring, modules, and async/await. This includes a thorough understanding of DOM manipulation, event handling, and API integration. Additionally, I'm also using jQuery but mostly on older projects that already have jQuery code in them.
PHP
I've worked in developing web applications using PHP as the core language. I'm proficient in the Laravel framework, leveraging its features like Eloquent ORM, Blade templating, and built-in authentication. Knowledgeable in building RESTful APIs with Laravel, integrating third-party services, and managing database migrations with tools like Laravel Artisan. Familiar with implementing MVC architecture as well as optimizing server-side logic, and caching strategies, and ensuring security with Laravel's built-in features like CSRF protection, encryption, and input validation. Experienced in using Twig templating engine to create reusable and readable front-end components, mainly for custom WordPress themes.
React and Node + TypeScript
Primary stack for developing web applications. I have expertise in React's component-based architecture with Material-UI (MUI), and I also integrate TypeScriptfor enhanced type safety and maintainable code. I also have some experience in Node.js for backend development usingExpress, integrating it with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
System Administration
I'm skilled in managing and maintaining server infrastructures with Linux-based operating systems; configuring, securing, and optimizing Linux servers for a variety of tasks, including web hosting, database management, and application deployment. Skilled in using command-line tools, shell scripting, and automation utilities like Bash, Cron, etc. Expertise in monitoring server performance using system logs. Proficient inmanaging web servers (Apache, Nginx), configuring firewalls (UFW), and securing environments through best practices in user management, SSH key setups, and SSL/TLS encryption. I also have a strong foundation in networking principles, DNS configuration, and along with proficiency of the Linux operating system, I have managed to successfully complete various tasks related to server administration. I have experience using a plethora of different services, such as AWS, DigitalOcean, SiteGround, Hetzner...
Frontend Build Tools
I've worked with JavaScript bundlers and build tools, includingWebpack, Vite, and Gulp, to manage assets in web development projects. I've used Webapck as part of Sage Roots WordPress starter theme that is automatically installed and made changes there, as well as using Webpack from scratch when creating themes using Twig templating engine.
Other Skills
I had the opportunity to work on various tasks that required me to adapt to the technologies that I hadn't worked on before - worked on various Content Management Systems (CMS), includingShopify, WebFlow, and Hubspot (also used HudL to create reusable components). Skilled in version control systems like Git across platforms such as GitHub, BitBucket, and GitLab. Solid understanding of modern CSS frameworks, including Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap. Strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and methodologies. Versatile experience working with technologies beyond the main stack, including Vue.js, Python, C#, and Java.
