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Marchak Mykhailo

Lutsk, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Linkedin | Github

Summary

WordPress Developer with 5+ years of commercial experience, specializing in custom
themes and plugins, WooCommerce, ACF-based architectures, REST API integrations,
and performance optimization. Experienced in maintaining and scaling client websites and
taking ownership of projects from scratch to production.

Experience

Fullstack Developer, Fulltime, IT Monks | June 2025 - current
●​ Delivered a full-cycle WordPress project from scratch:
●​ Maintained and supported multiple client WordPress websites (bug fixes, updates,
performance, security);
●​ Worked directly with clients on requirements clarification and ongoing support;
●​ Used modern WordPress stack: ACF Flexible Content, Gutenberg, REST API;
●​ Explored WP Interactivity API and React fundamentals in context of WordPress
ecosystem.

Team Lead, Part Time, Freelance | August 2024 - June 2025
●​ Led development of a freelance marketplace on WordPress;
●​ Managed a distributed team of 3 developers (India, Pakistan);
●​ Defined technical architecture, delegated tasks, reviewed code;
●​ Coordinated requirements and timelines;
●​ Took responsibility for final delivery and quality.

Backend Developer, Ninesquares | May 2020 - June 2025
●​ Developed and maintained backend features for various websites using WordPress,
jQuery, Vanilla Javascript, and other technologies;
●​ Enhanced and extended website functionality;
●​ Collaborated with front-end developers and designers to ensure optimal user
experience and functionality;
 ●​ Implemented security measures, debugging and documentation for backend projects;
●​ Learned new skills and technologies to increase productivity and efficiency;
●​ Developed several online stores and catalog sites;
●​ Assumed leadership responsibilities including mentoring, code review, and workflow
optimization;
●​ Performed SEO and website speed-up tasks;
●​ Performed tasks on other systems: Moodle, Joomla;
●​ Connected payment to websites through plugins and widgets;
●​ Developed Rest API routes to connect to other CMS and CRMs;
●​ Developed integration using API to Onebox CRM.

Frontend Developer, Ninesquares | August 2019 - May 2020
●​ Created and modified web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery;
●​ Ensured responsiveness, cross-browser compatibility, and SEO compatibility of web
pages;
●​ Fixed bugs and errors on front-end projects.

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Education

September 2019 - July 2023 — Lutsk National Technical University, Applied Linguistics
September 2023 - December 2024 — Lutsk National Technical University, Software
Engineering

Technical Skills:

●​ Languages: HTML, CSS (SCSS), JavaScript, PHP, SQL;
●​ Frameworks: jQuery, React, Laravel, Symfony, Tailwind;
●​ Tools: Git, GitLab, Jira, Trello, Confluence, Active Collab;
●​ CMS: WordPress, Joomla, Moodle;
●​ APIs: REST, CRM Integrations (OneBox)
●​ Plugins: ACF, WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Polylang / WPML.

Languages:
●​ English: B2;
 ●​ German: A2.

Soft Skills:

●​ Communication;
●​ Problem Solving;
●​ Creativity;
●​ Research;
●​ Responsibility.

Portfolio

●​ https://clhdesignpa.com - full-cycle WordPress project, custom theme, ACF-based
layout, performance optimization.
●​ https://sushijo.cz/ - API integration, sophisticated checkout, Rest API development;
●​ https://azi.ua/ - Migration from Prestashop, impressive bonuses and gifts system;
●​ https://bogika.com.ua/ - backend, integration with Google Drive and Google
Analytics;
●​ https://shypelyk.com/ - long term project support and development of new features;
●​ https://yapposushi.com/
●​ https://yclub.io/
●​ https://laguna-bassein.com.ua/
●​ https://usualclth.com/

Hobby

Cycling, guitar playing, investing