CMS expert & React developer

Next.js, Strapi Portfolio Starter

• Designed and developed a personal portfolio using Next.js and Strapi CMS, achieving exceptional PageSpeed scores across all categories.
• Configured VPS hosting with Coolify featuring automated deployments triggered by GitHub updates.

Studio Theta

• Designed and developed a portfolio website for an architectural studio in Cyprus, focusing on responsiveness, performance optimization, and SEO compatibility.
• Key features included masonry-style project galleries, light/dark theme support, interactive modals, and typography scaling for readability and visual harmony.

Sentiero Luxury Villas

• Designed and developed a high-performance static website hosted on Netlify with automated builds triggered by GitHub updates.
• Implemented an interactive masterplan using SVG layers and Leaflet.js, allowing users to explore villa details with intuitive controls for zooming, panning, and toggling between various masterplan views.
• Integrated an interactive map highlighting nearby points of interest with category-based filtering.
• Developed a fully custom GDPR-compliant consent mechanism to ensure legal compliance.

Realty Connect CY

• Built a real estate website for a local agency by extensively customizing the backend and frontend using PHP and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) for dynamic property listings.
• Integrated HubSpot CRM and live chat to streamline lead management workflows.
• Optimized site performance through caching plugins for faster load times and enhanced SEO.

Alichanides.com

• Applied JAMstack principles to design and develop a static site using 11ty, Decap CMS, and Netlify hosting.
• Configured CI/CD pipelines for automated production builds triggered by GitHub updates.

• Developed custom WordPress plugins and Elementor widgets: Created and optimized multiple WordPress plugins and Elementor widgets using PHP and React, enhancing functionality and user experience.
• Innovation in development workflows: Streamlined development processes by introducing @wordpress/env (a Docker-based local WordPress environment) and @wordpress/scripts (a set of JavaScript development tools for WordPress projects). These tools significantly boosted productivity, reduced setup time, and ensured alignment with modern best practices.
• Modular architecture implementation: Innovated plugin architecture by introducing modular and scalable components, enhancing maintainability and usability.
• Proactive, future-proof development: Independently designed plugins with flexibility, enabling seamless adaptation across multiple brands. Demonstrated foresight and initiative by optimizing for reusability and efficiency, even without explicit requirements from the team.
• Efficiency optimization: Developed plugins that reduced setup time from days to hours, optimizing workflow and increasing project efficiency.
• Comprehensive documentation: Prioritized extensive documentation for all plugins, ensuring ease of use, smooth onboarding, and effective knowledge transfer.
• Technical leadership: Facilitated effective communication between developers and designers, initiated discussions for design consistency, and promoted collaborative problem-solving.
• Proactive problem-solving: Demonstrated autonomous problem-solving skills by navigating APIs and integrating new payment methods, ensuring project success.
• Proactive UX improvement: Independently identified and fixed RTL support issues across multiple brands, ensuring proper text alignment, layout mirroring, and accessibility for RTL users.
• Cross-department collaboration: Provided technical guidance and support across departments, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Commitment to best practices: Advocated for sustainable development practices and set a high standard for code quality and maintainability.

• Delivered 20+ custom websites: Created tailored solutions using October CMS for industries such as real estate, e-commerce, directories, and more.
• Designed and implemented custom themes and plugins: Extended October CMS functionality to meet unique client requirements with scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Designed websites in Figma: Collaborated closely with a graphic designer while mentoring them on web design principles, tools and best practices.
• Provided ongoing maintenance and proactive support: Ensured seamless functionality across client projects by resolving issues promptly and implementing improvements.

• Collected and analyzed client and design requirements: Ensured project success by understanding and addressing specific needs.
• Customized WordPress themes: Tailored themes to meet unique client requirements and preferences.
• Modified CSS and implemented custom JavaScript functionality: Enhanced website features and improved user experience.
• Expanded knowledge of WordPress plugins and page builders: Stayed current with industry trends to deliver modern solutions.
• Provided ongoing maintenance and support: Managed existing WordPress and Joomla websites to ensure optimal performance.
• Resolved website-related support tickets: Delivered quick and effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborated with designers and IT staff: Ensured seamless project execution through teamwork and communication.
• Planned, managed, and communicated project timelines: Organized tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Developed training manuals: Educated clients on proper website usage and management for long-term success.