WordPress Developer - CitrusDev (Marketplace and app-level features for international clients)
Duration: Sep 2025 – Present
Summary:
- Development of marketplace and app-level features for international clients, including a services marketplace with bookings
- The project involves building marketplace features and app-level functionality, integrating WordPress with Zoho CRM for end-to-end operations, and creating React-based UI parts and Gutenberg blocks
Responsibilities:
- Developed marketplace features and app-level functionality.
- Built booking logic for services marketplace.
- Integrated WordPress with Zoho CRM.
- Developed React UI components and Gutenberg blocks.
Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, React, Gutenberg, Zoho CRM
Full Stack Engineer - OSKI Solutions (High-load content platform and newsletter for the Orthodox community)
Duration: Jan 2025 – Aug 2025
Summary:
- Development and maintenance of a high-load content platform and newsletter serving the Orthodox community, featuring articles, videos, podcasts, guest contributions, and curated book lists
- The platform supports heavy traffic and content volume with scalable architecture and advanced search and filtering capabilities
Responsibilities:
- Developed features for a high-traffic content platform.
- Maintained content build system.
- Implemented search and filtering using Elasticsearch.
- Managed caching and scalable architecture.
- Extended content system with ACF and Gutenberg blocks.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, Gutenberg, ACF, Docker, Composer, Elasticsearch, caching
Full Stack Engineer - Uprisun Tech UA (Platform for installers and companies deploying renewable energy solutions)
Duration: Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Summary:
- Development of a platform for installers and companies deploying renewable energy solutions, including an installers portal with recommended equipment flows, a learning management system (LMS) for staff training, a credit calculator for installation financing, and an interactive US states map with analytics dashboards
- The platform integrates with back-office systems and Zoho CRM
Responsibilities:
- Built installers portal with recommended equipment flows.
- Developed LMS for staff training.
- Created credit calculator and interactive analytics map.
- Integrated site with back-office system and Zoho CRM.
- Developed custom Gutenberg blocks.
Technologies: WordPress, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, React, LMS, External API, Zoho
Full Stack WordPress Developer - Xicay (Corporate sites, paid content platforms, and stores)
Duration: May 2021 – Jan 2025
Summary:
- Full-stack WordPress development for a distributed product team, including corporate websites, paid content platforms with memberships and subscriptions, and online stores
- The projects involved building and maintaining custom themes and Gutenberg blocks, implementing WooCommerce features, and integrating with existing APIs
Responsibilities:
- Developed and maintained custom themes and Gutenberg blocks.
- Implemented WooCommerce features including memberships and payment gateways.
- Owned performance improvements and cross-browser QA.
- Integrated sites with existing APIs.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, ACF, Gutenberg, React, WooCommerce, REST API
Team Lead, Lead Developer - Voolar Creative (Corporate and development centre platform for Ida-Viru Enterprise Center)
Duration: Jan 2022 – Mar 2024
Summary:
- Development of a corporate and development centre platform for Ida-Viru Enterprise Center, Estonia
- The project included building custom WPBakery add-ons and content tools, event registration system, content migration from legacy site, multilingual support with WPML, technical SEO, and integration with Google Sheets and Smaily email marketing
Responsibilities:
- Led team of front-end and back-end developers.
- Developed apartment booking system integrated with Bidrento CRM.
- Built event registration system with custom WPBakery add-ons.
- Managed content migration and multilingual support.
- Implemented technical SEO and marketing integrations.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, ACF Pro, WPBakery, WPML, CF7, REST API
WordPress Developer - WPin123.com (Long-term remote client work: business websites, online stores, marketplaces and niche solutions)
Duration: Apr 2019 – Jun 2023
Summary:
- Development and support of business websites, online stores, marketplaces, and niche solutions for a long-term remote client
- Projects included custom client solutions, WooCommerce stores with custom product grouping, brand pages, CPT search, and integration of databases with applications like Firebase
Responsibilities:
- Developed custom client solutions and extended existing projects.
- Built WooCommerce stores with custom features.
- Integrated databases with external applications.
- Coordinated releases with stakeholders.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, MySQL, jQuery, Elementor, WPBakery, ACF Pro, Firebase
Back-end WordPress Developer - Eddy LMS (LMS for universities and schools on WordPress Multisite)
Duration: Mar 2020 – Oct 2020
Summary:
- Development of a learning management system (LMS) for universities and schools using WordPress Multisite
- Key modules included lessons schedule and journal of evaluations
Responsibilities:
- Developed lessons schedule and journal of evaluations modules.
- Worked within WordPress Multisite environment.
Technologies: WordPress Multisite, PHP, AJAX, jQuery, Postman
Full Stack WordPress Developer - EOI.co.il (End-to-end delivery of client projects: corporate sites, travel and real estate portals, marketplaces)
Duration: Jan 2018 – Mar 2020
Summary: Delivered end-to-end client projects including corporate websites, travel and real estate portals, and marketplaces with Salesforce integration.
Responsibilities:
- Developed corporate, travel, real estate portals and marketplaces.
- Integrated Salesforce CRM.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce, REST API, Salesforce, Postman
WordPress Developer - 8Guild (Maintenance and development of six premium WordPress themes on ThemeForest)
Duration: Apr 2018 – Jan 2019
Summary:
- Maintained six premium, award-winning WordPress themes built on WPBakery with pre-installed demo content
- Delivered regular micro-releases and new features while ensuring compliance with WordPress Coding Standards and handling customer support
Responsibilities:
- Maintained and updated premium WordPress themes.
- Developed new features and content blocks.
- Ensured code compliance with WordPress standards.
- Handled customer support via ticket system.
Technologies: WPCS, WordPress, WPBakery, Theme development, Docker, Git, Bitbucket
Founder, Full Stack Developer - 4WP.dev (Own studio and open-source ecosystem of WordPress plugins and educational platform)
Duration: 2017 – Present
Summary:
- Founder and lead developer of 4WP
- dev, an own studio and open-source ecosystem of WordPress plugins, along with an educational platform on WordPress architecture and engineering practices
- The studio leads client projects from requirements to release and maintains a modular plugin ecosystem with 10+ plugins on WordPress
- org and dozens on GitHub
Responsibilities:
- Led client projects from requirements to release.
- Maintained 4WP plugin ecosystem with modular architecture.
- Developed domain-driven booking platform and headless React front end.
- Authored learning materials and case studies on OOP, SOLID, DDD, and WordPress hooks.
Technologies: WordPress, Gutenberg, FSE, React, REST API, MCP, Composer, GitHub Actions
Full Stack Developer - Wetelo, Inc. (Lead full-stack WordPress development: custom builds, integrations and headless setups)
Duration: Mar 2017 – Present
Summary:
- Lead full-stack WordPress development for an international software development company, including custom builds, integrations, and headless setups
- Delivered custom plugins for client business logic and integrations with external services and CRMs such as HubSpot and SumSub
Responsibilities:
- Led WordPress development on client projects.
- Participated in architecture discussions.
- Built custom plugins and headless setups.
- Delivered integrations with external services and CRMs.
Technologies: PHP, WordPress, Gutenberg, Tailwind, REST API, HubSpot, Headless
Founder, CEO - WebTeam.studio (Small web studio building websites for business)
Duration: 2016 – 2017
Summary:
- Founded and led a small web studio of 4–7 people building websites for business clients from initial conversation to launch
- Managed client relations, project scope, pricing, and led the team with Scrum methodology while also contributing to development
Responsibilities:
- Managed client communications and project scoping.
- Led development team using Scrum.
- Participated in development to complete projects.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, Scrum, Team leadership
Head of Web Development - WebKomanda (White-label web production for advertising agencies)
Duration: Feb 2012 – Dec 2016
Summary:
- Led the development department for a white-label web production company serving advertising agencies
- Managed multiple offices and teams, overseeing dozens of projects monthly
- Built business processes from hiring to quality control and delivery, turning agency requests into specifications and mentoring staff
Responsibilities:
- Led development department across several offices.
- Built end-to-end business processes.
- Planned and distributed work among teams.
- Mentored developers, designers, and content specialists.
Technologies: WordPress, PHP, SEO, Delivery management, Team leadership
Freelancer - Dovgun.com (Diverse projects in partnership with design agencies)
Duration: May 2009 – Feb 2013
Summary: Freelance development of diverse projects including online radio stations, real estate platforms, and sports projects in partnership with design agencies.
Responsibilities:
- Developed diverse web projects in partnership with design agencies.
Technologies: PHP, Zend Framework, CodeIgniter, MySQL
PHP Developer - WestInternetGroup (Portals, classifieds, business directories, paid photo stock)
Duration: Jun 2007 – Sep 2008
Summary:
- Worked as junior and front-end developer on portals, classifieds, business directories, and a paid photo stock platform
- Involved in project launches and client interactions
Responsibilities:
- Developed portals, classifieds, and business directories.
- Participated in project launches and client communications.
Technologies: PHP, Zend Framework, Smarty, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Senior Network Engineer - Kreditprombank (Bank network and infrastructure)
Duration: 2006 – Jun 2007
Summary: Managed bank network and infrastructure including Cisco routers, ATM and POS terminals, and GSM modules for connectivity within a large financial institution.
Responsibilities:
- Managed network infrastructure and connectivity.
- Worked with Cisco routers, ATM and POS terminals, GSM modules.
Technologies: Cisco routers, ATM, POS terminals, GSM modules
Junior PHP Developer - SoftWest Group (Internal corporate portal for supermarket managers)
Duration: 2004 – 2006
Summary:
- Developed an internal corporate portal for supermarket managers, presenting it to dozens of supermarket directors
- This was the first job in IT
Responsibilities:
- Built internal corporate portal for supermarket managers.
- Presented the portal to supermarket directors.
Technologies: PHP, HTML, jQuery, Smarty
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