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IURII MERKUSHEV
Software Engineer
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Timezone: GMT+2 (CET+1)

SUMMARY

Experienced Full-Stack WordPress & Front-End Developer with a strong focus on building
custom user interfaces and optimizing performance for seamless user experiences.
Proficient in translating UI/UX concepts into fully functional, responsive, and engaging digital
solutions.

A reliable and mature professional known for a calm and structured approach to work, strong
time management, and efficient problem-solving skills. Demonstrates ownership and responsibility in
every phase of development, delivering results with minimal supervision and maximum accountability.

KEY SKILLS:
● Custom WordPress Development - Expertise in ACF, Gutenberg, Elementor, WP Bakery, and
WooCommerce.
● Performance Optimization - Enhancing page speed, SEO ranking, and accessibility.
● Front-End Mastery - Strong command of JavaScript (ES6+), GSAP animations, AJAX, and
CSS pre-processors (SCSS, LESS, SASS).
● Collaboration & Ownership - Working closely with designers, stakeholders, and development
teams to deliver high-quality, scalable web solutions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages & Frameworks:
● Front-End: HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS/SASS/LESS), JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, AJAX.
● Back-End: PHP, SQL, WordPress (ACF, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, Elementor, WP
Bakery) - Frameworks & Libraries: Bootstrap, Zurb Foundation, GSAP.

Tools & Platforms:
Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision,
Zeplin.
Build Tools: Webpack, Gulp, Grunt.
Version Control: Git, SVN.
Project Management: Jira.
Development Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Get Dev Done (formerly P2H)
Full-Stack WordPress & Front-End Developer | 2017 - Present
- Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins across finance, healthcare, legal,
construction, and cybersecurity domains.
- Implemented responsive UI based on Figma/Sketch, optimizing performance for Google
PageSpeed and SEO.
- Built backend functionalities with PHP and SQL for custom WordPress features.
- Mentored junior developers and estimated complex WordPress-related projects.
- Took full ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and effective
communication.

W3-Ukraine
Markup Developer | 2015 - 2017

- Focused on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (jQuery) for front-end development.
- Converted PSD/Figma designs into responsive web pages.

National Academy of Public Administration attached to the Office of the President of Ukraine
Head of IT and Technical Support Department | 2005 - 2015

- Managed a team of 10 specialists responsible for technical support, network administration, and
the computerization.

EDUCATION
Kharkiv National University of Radio and Electronics (2004)
- Specialist's degree in Telecommunication Systems and Networks

LANGUAGES
English - Intermediate (B1) | Ukrainian - Native | Russian - Native

WHY ME?
Clean, maintainable code | Strong problem-solver | Reliable team player |
Dedicated to continuous improvement.