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Senior Web Developer

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Senior web developer with seven years across agency, in-house, and freelance work. From scoping and architecture through build, QA, and handover, with a BCom in Marketing Management so I think commercially, not just technically.

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Focus

WordPress, PHP, full stack, APIs

Delivery

Agency, in-house, freelance, handover

About

From scoping and architecture through build, QA, and handover, with a marketing degree so I think commercially, not just technically.

Senior web developer with seven years across agency, in-house, and freelance work. From scoping and architecture through build, QA, and handover, with a BCom in Marketing Management so I think commercially, not just technically.

WordPress at scale

Custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce, and REST built for real client constraints.

Commercial lens

BCom Marketing Management. Briefs, SEO, and outcomes matter as much as the stack.

End-to-end ownership

Scoping, delivery, integrations, and clean handover with no loose ends at launch.

By the numbers

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Years shipping web products

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Agencies & in-house teams

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Client sites delivered

0%

Ownership until handover

Skills

Skills

Languages & Frameworks

PHP, JavaScript, and modern front-end with solid fundamentals for custom builds and maintainable codebases.

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • HTML5
  • CSS3 / SASS
  • jQuery

WordPress

Themes, plugins, WooCommerce, and ACF from brochure sites to commerce-heavy platforms.

  • Custom themes
  • Plugins
  • WooCommerce
  • ACF
  • Elementor
  • REST API

Backend & Data

MySQL, REST APIs, and server config for data flows that stay reliable under real traffic.

  • MySQL
  • REST APIs
  • cURL
  • Apache / Nginx

Tooling

Git, Linux, and pragmatic workflows for shipping with reviews, staging, and clear deploy paths.

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • VS Code
  • Linux
  • cPanel

Marketing & SEO

On-page and technical SEO, analytics, and SEMrush for sites that rank and convert.

  • On-page SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • SEMrush
  • Google Analytics

Security

OWASP-aware delivery, hardening, and monitoring mindset from cybersecurity training.

  • SIEM
  • IDS
  • OWASP awareness
  • Network fundamentals

Ready to bring seven years of agency grit, clean code, and commercial thinking to your next build.

Experience

Seven years across agencies, in-house teams, and freelance clients.

Senior Web Developer

3J

  • Custom WordPress themes and plugins for varied client briefs.
  • PHP backend logic for API integrations, data processing, and admin tooling.
  • Front-end delivery across desktop and mobile with design teams.
  • Code quality, peer reviews, and Git deployment discipline.
  • Scoping and technical planning with clients.

Senior Web Developer

Howzit Digital

  • Bespoke WordPress sites from theme architecture to WooCommerce config.
  • CRM connectors, payment gateways, and lead capture pipelines.
  • Technical SEO: schema markup, Core Web Vitals, structured data.
  • Multiple concurrent client projects with clear stakeholder comms.
  • Mentored junior developers through reviews and onboarding.

Senior Web Developer

The Human Resource

  • Led company web properties and client-facing WordPress platforms.
  • Custom PHP apps for forms, dashboards, and user management.
  • Accessible front-end interfaces with cross-browser compatibility.
  • HR software, email, and CRM API integrations.
  • Security updates and performance optimisation.

Web Developer

100 Degrees

  • WordPress sites for retail, lifestyle, and professional services.
  • Custom themes from designer mockups in HTML, CSS, JS, and PHP.
  • WooCommerce catalogues, payments, and shipping rules.
  • Technical SEO covering speed, compression, and metadata.
  • Grew into API integrations and custom plugin development.

Freelance Web Developer

Self-Employed

  • WordPress and PHP for SME clients on project and retainer basis.
  • Full client relationships across scoping, quoting, delivery, and support.
  • Custom plugins, booking systems, and membership tools.

Background

Education & credentials

Formal training plus continuous upskilling in SEO and security.

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology, 2019. NQF Level 7, SAQA ID 84948, CHE accredited, Johannesburg

Ready to bring seven years of agency grit, clean code, and commercial thinking to your next build.

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