Ivan S.

Senior WordPress & Full-Stack Developer with over 14 years of experience specializing in building robust, high-performance WordPress solutions. Expert in custom theme and plugin development, leveraging advanced tools like ACF, Elementor, WP-CLI, and Headless CMS integrations. Proficient in PHP and modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, ensuring responsive, dynamic, and highly engaging user experiences. Currently a key technical contributor at a leading Scottish CRM & Membership startup, where I lead WordPress-focused initiatives that significantly drive business growth, improve scalability, and enhance overall digital performance. I blend deep technical expertise with strategic insights to deliver solutions tailored precisely to business objectives, optimizing user engagement and operational efficiency. Core Technical Skills: • Modern front-end and back-end frameworks • Custom WordPress Theme & Plugin Development • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) • Elementor • WP-CLI • Headless WordPress implementations with React and REST APIs • PHP development, performance optimization, and secure coding practices • WooCommerce customizations and integrations • SEO optimization and Google Analytics implementation• Secure payment integrations (Stripe, GoCardless, PTX, Xero) Additional Expertise: • PHP frameworks and backend integrations • Git-based CI/CD pipelines and code reviews • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) • Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments • Extensive experience with API integration and authentication