Назар

Nazar Kyslychenko
Senior PHP WordPress Developer
Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | LinkedIn

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proactive Senior Software Engineer with over 7 years of commercial experience in custom
WordPress development, modern PHP practices, and complex backend architectures. Strong
expertise in performance optimization (Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse), database architecture
(PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis), and server-side configurations (Nginx, Docker) for high-traffic
environments. Develop custom plugins/themes using OOP/SOLID principles, and collaborate with
cross-functional teams to drive platform maintainability.

HARD SKILLS
● Languages & Frontend: PHP 8+, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Next.js.
● WordPress Ecosystem: Custom Theme & Plugin Development, Advanced Custom Fields
(ACF), Gutenberg, WordPress Architecture.
● Databases & Caching: MySQL, PostgreSQL (query optimization), Redis, Caching Strategies,
Database optimization.
● Performance & SEO: Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS), Google PageSpeed Insights,
Lighthouse, Technical SEO, Programmatic SEO, Image and Video Optimization.
● Infrastructure & Architecture: Docker / Docker Compose, Nginx configuration, REST API,
GraphQL, Webhooks, OOP, SOLID principles, CDN usage.
● Tools: Git, Composer, Google Tag Manager (GTM), WAF basics.
● AI Tools & Integrations: OpenAI API (ChatGPT), Gemini API, RAG Architectures, Cursor,
GitHub Copilot.

SOFT SKILLS
● Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Capable of making informed technical decisions,
establishing development best practices, and guiding junior/middle engineers through
code reviews and knowledge sharing.
● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong experience working closely with QA, DevOps, SEO
specialists, and Marketing teams to align technical implementations with business
objectives.
● Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving: Analytical mindset focused on identifying
performance bottlenecks and conducting deep technical investigations to prevent
regressions.
● Continuous Learning & Adaptability: Highly adaptable and constantly exploring new
technologies (AI integrations, LLMs, modern architectures) to implement innovative and
efficient solutions.
● Self-Management & Proactivity: High level of ownership over assigned projects, ability to
work independently, manage technical debt, and drive performance improvements.

EXPERIENCE
PHP / WordPress Developer June 2023 – October 2026
Wanted agency
● Led custom WordPress and Laravel development for multiple high-traffic affiliate website
networks, ensuring high code quality and long-term platform maintainability.
● Analyzed and optimized website performance against Core Web Vitals and Google
PageSpeed Insights through database optimization, Redis caching implementation, Nginx
tuning, and lazy loading.
● Developed custom plugins and complex architectural solutions to support programmatic
SEO and high-volume data processing.

WordPress / Laravel Developer January 2022 – November 2022
Neetly
● Developed complex web applications and custom WordPress solutions from scratch,
employing OOP and SOLID principles.
● Created scalable REST APIs and managed application/database architecture to resolve
performance bottlenecks.
Supported and modernized existing high-traffic sites on WordPress, significantly reducing
technical debt.

WordPress Developer January 2021 – May 2022
Smart Gamma
● Developed highly customized WordPress themes and responsive landing pages tailored to
specific marketing objectives.
Collaborated closely with marketing teams to align technical improvements with business goals,
optimizing front-end assets for speed and tracking efficiency.

Full Stack Web Developer February 2020 – October 2020
Top Peak Digital
Supported a high-load educational platform and developed fast, scalable new themes for
WordPress.

Junior WordPress Developer June 2019 – January 2020
Net Lab
Integrated layouts into WordPress and other CMS, focusing on cross-browser compatibility
and UI/UX implementation.

EDUCATION
Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy 2016 - 2020

CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate of participation in the PHP fwdays’23 conference Aug 2023