Stefano G.

Stefano G.

Senior WordPress Developer

Novara Area, Italy
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About Me

Since 2011, Stefano has been making a living as an Italy-based web developer and designer. However, his interest in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and WordPress began long before. His specialty is WordPress development–creating tailored WordPress websites, converting various design files, like Figma, Sketch, PSD, AI, INDD to WordPress, WordPress maintenance, optimization, and hardening, along with possessing an in-depth knowledge of most major plugins.

Work history

Codeable
Certified Expert WordPress Developer
2019 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Developed numerous websites for small and mid-sized companies. Designed themes from scratch or used popular page builders like Elementor or Oxygen Builder.

  • Troubleshot bugs and WordPress plugin incompatibilities efficiently and quickly.

  • Offered ongoing maintenance support for WordPress websites, including backups, updates, and monitoring.

Self-employed
Freelance Web Designer and Developer
2012 - Present (12 years)
Remote
  • Designed, redesigned, and developed more than 100 websites, from simple showcase websites to full-fledged eCommerce platforms.

  • Provided ongoing support to dozens of clients, keeping their websites secure, optimized, and updated.

  • Developed custom WordPress websites, integrating all significant plugins, such as WooCommerce, Gravity Forms, ACF Pro, WPML, Polylang, and many others.

  • Helped clients configure and optimize their hosting and set up all the third-party services they needed to take full advantage of their online presence.

  • Developed super-fast static websites with Jekyll static site generator.

  • Cooperated with web agencies, graphic designers, and directly with many small and medium-sized companies.

  • Collaborated efficiently with various professional figures, from graphic designers to project managers, SEO specialists, and copywriters.

PHPJavaScriptSCSSCSSHTMLJekyllWooCommerceWordPressWordPress ThemesBootstrapTailwind CSSResponsive DesignResponsive Coding Responsive Web Design (RWD) WordPress Theme Design ElementorAdvanced Custom Fields (ACF) ACF PRO AI to WordPress Sketch to WordPress FigmaPSD to WordPress HTML to WordPressContent Management Systems (CMS) Custom Post Types PHPMyAdminjQueryWordPress PluginsMySQLJSONWP Engine Oxygen BuilderGutenberg Editor GitGravity Forms Adminer
MTV Italia
Community and Social Media Specialist
2006 - 2011 (5 years)
Remote
  • Moderated and managed a forum and a community composed mostly of teenagers.

  • Managed multiple social media accounts when social media marketing was still unchartered territory.

  • Oversaw the social channels for the launch of various internal projects.

Moderation Social MediaContent Management Systems (CMS)
RT7 Inc.
Junior Web and Graphic Designer
Present (2024 years)
Remote
  • Designed websites and graphic materials for print and screen.

  • Contributed to some engaging and fast-paced startup projects.

  • Improved my English by working in a foreign country with a multicultural team.

Portfolio

HUM Nutrition Blog

I developed the new HUM Nutrition blog based on a design provided by the client during a Toptal engagement. I used Roots Sage 9 as a WordPress starter framework with extensive use of ACF Pro, and the front end is based on Bootstrap 4.The website integrates seamlessly with the Instagram API and YouTube Data API since all videos are taken automatically from their YouTube playlists. Everything was deployed to Kinsta hosting.

Parsons TKO Website

I developed the new Parsons TKO's website based on a design provided by the client during a Toptal engagement.I used Roots Sage 8 as a WordPress starter framework with extensive use of ACF Pro to create a simple but efficient page-builder. The front end is based on Bootstrap 4. Everything was deployed to Pantheon hosting.

Xendit

I implemented the new Xendit website based on a design provided by the client via Figma during a Toptal engagement.I used the Elementor Pro page builder and the Hello Elementor starter theme. I also developed a few custom widgets for it.

Waterfront Italy

I developed the new Waterfront Italy website based on a design provided by a graphic designer.I used Roots Sage 9 as a WordPress starter framework with extensive use of ACF Pro to create a simple page builder, and the front end is based on Tailwind CSS.The website makes extensive use of FacetWP for advanced property filtering. Everything was deployed to Kinsta hosting.

Strider

I implemented the Strider website with Elementor Pro based on a design provided by the client in Adobe XD and Adobe Illustrator during a Toptal engagement.There are some custom CSS animations on top of the standard Elementor Pro features.

Education

Education
BSc. Computer Science
Istituto Tecnico Industriale G. Fauser
2002 - 2006 (4 years)