Stefano G.

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.

Frontend

Backend

Database

Other

Work history

Codeable
Certified Expert WordPress Developer
2019 - Present (6 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 (13 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 (2025 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.

Showcase

HUM Nutrition Blog
  • Developed a WordPress-based blog for HUM Nutrition, utilizing Roots Sage 9, ACF Pro, and Bootstrap 4.

  • Integrated with Instagram and YouTube APIs to automatically capture video content from YouTube playlists.

  • Deployed the blog to Kinsta hosting for optimal performance.

Parsons TKO Website
  • Developed a new Parsons TKO website based on a client design.

  • Utilized Roots Sage 8 as a WordPress starter framework with ACF Pro for page-building.

  • Deployed the website to Pantheon hosting using Bootstrap 4.

Xendit
  • Implemented a new Xendit website based on a Figma design provided by the client.

  • Utilized Elementor Pro and Hello Elementor starter theme for development.

  • Developed custom widgets for the website.

Waterfront Italy
  • Developed a new Waterfront Italy website using Roots Sage 9, ACF Pro, and Tailwind CSS.

  • Utilized FacetWP for advanced property filtering.

  • Deployed the website to Kinsta hosting.

Strider
  • Implemented a website using Elementor Pro based on a client design from Adobe XD and Illustrator.

  • Incorporated custom CSS animations on top of Elementor Pro features.

  • The project involved a Toptal engagement with a design provided by the client.

Education

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