Anatoliy

Anatoliy Dovgun
Full-Stack WordPress Developer / WordPress Systems Architect

Lutsk, Ukraine

GitHub: https://github.com/4wpdev ​
Website: https://4wp.dev​
Personal: https://anatoliy.dovgun.com/​
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Summary
Full-stack WordPress developer with extensive commercial experience building custom plugins, scalable
architectures, and modern Gutenberg-based solutions.

Focused on clean code, modular systems, and performance optimization using Domain-Driven Design (DDD),
SOLID principles, and modern PHP practices.

Founder of 4wp.dev, an educational platform dedicated to WordPress architecture and engineering practices.

Experienced in working with international companies and distributed teams across multiple countries.

Engineering Principles
●​ Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
●​ SOLID Principles
●​ Clean Architecture
●​ Design Patterns
●​ Modular System Design

WordPress Architecture Expertise
●​ WordPress Plugin Architecture
●​ Custom Gutenberg Block Development
●​ WordPress Hooks / Filters system
●​ REST API integrations
●​ WooCommerce customization
●​ Headless WordPress solutions
●​ Performance optimization
Selected Engineering Cases
B2B API Integrations
Designed and implemented integrations between WordPress platforms and external business APIs.

Example contributions:

●​ Developed service layer for external API communication
●​ Implemented secure data synchronization between systems
●​ Automated data exchange between WordPress and third-party services

Impact:

Improved business workflow automation and reduced manual operations for client platforms.

CRM Integrations
Implemented integrations between WordPress websites and CRM systems such as Zoho, HubSpot, and
Salesforce.

Example contributions:

●​ Automated lead synchronization between WordPress and CRM platforms
●​ Implemented webhook-based integrations
●​ Connected form submissions and user events with CRM workflows

Impact:

Improved lead management processes and enabled automated marketing workflows.

Plugin Ecosystem Architecture
Developed modular WordPress plugin ecosystem 4wp-bundle.

Example contributions:

●​ Designed modular plugin architecture
●​ Implemented shared services between plugins
●​ Built reusable WordPress components

Impact:

Simplified development and maintenance of multiple plugins across projects.
Technical SEO Optimization
Implemented technical SEO improvements for WordPress platforms.

Example contributions:

●​ Structured data implementation (Schema.org)
●​ Integration with analytics and webmaster tools
●​ Optimization of metadata and crawlability

Impact:

Improved indexing, search visibility, and analytics tracking for production websites.

Selected Projects
18forty.org

Largest information platform and newsletter for the Orthodox community.

Example contributions:

●​ Developed high-performance WordPress platform to handle heavy traffic and content volume​

●​ Implemented advanced content management system: articles, video content, guest contributions,
curated book lists​

●​ Built search and filtering functionality for easy content discovery​

●​ Developed scalable architecture to support growing user base and content​

●​ Ensured modern coding standards, maintainability, and system extensibility​

Impact:

Delivered a scalable, highly functional platform enabling rich content distribution, advanced search, and a
seamless experience for a large community.

ivek.ee

Corporate and development center platform for Ida-Viru Enterprise Center, Estonia.

Example contributions:
 ●​ Developed custom WordPress widgets and content management tools for homepage and internal
pages​

●​ Designed user flow, homepage layout, and interactive elements for desktop, tablet, and mobile​

●​ Migrated and reorganized content from legacy website in collaboration with marketing manager​

●​ Implemented technical SEO and optimized site for search engines​

●​ Built functional modules allowing flexible content updates and dynamic homepage presentation​

Impact:

Delivered a fully functional, content-rich website that combines CMS flexibility, user-tested design, and strong
search engine visibility.

myapartments.ee

Real estate and short-stay accommodation platform for Tallinn, Estonia.

Example contributions:

●​ Integrated the website with Bidrento management software via API​

●​ Developed payment and reservation system​

●​ Implemented custom UI/UX design, including logo, branding, interior/exterior photography, and virtual
tour​

●​ Optimized the functionality of the management software for smoother operations​

●​ Delivered high-occupancy results (over 90% occupancy after launch)​

Impact:

Created a fully functional booking and management platform connecting multiple buildings with seamless
user experience, online payment, and reservation workflow.

kitan-portal.com

B2B portal for wholesale distribution of leading cosmetic products to retailers.

Example contributions:

●​ Designed architecture for a marketplace platform with deep CRM integration​
 ●​ Implemented client verification workflows for new retailers​

●​ Developed product, inventory, and order synchronization modules​

●​ Built multi-level pricing system based on client type and volume​

●​ Created custom notification system for transactional and marketing events

Impact:

Delivered a robust B2B platform enabling scalable wholesale operations, seamless CRM integration, dynamic
pricing, and efficient order management.

gymnastics-now.com

Leading gymnastics information platform in the USA.

Example contributions:

●​ Developed high-performance WordPress platform for heavy traffic​

●​ Implemented membership system with paid content access​

●​ Built personal user accounts with access control and content restrictions​

●​ Integrated payment gateways for subscription management​

●​ Optimized performance, caching, and scalability for large audience​

Impact:

Delivered a reliable, scalable platform for managing paid content and memberships, supporting high-traffic
operations while providing a smooth user experience.
Professional Experience
Collaboration with international companies on WordPress platforms, custom plugin development, and architecture
improvements.

Wetelo.com

International software development company.

Example contributions:

●​ Developed custom WordPress plugins
●​ Participated in architectural discussions
●​ Implemented integrations with external services

OSKI Solution

Software development company focused on web platforms.

Example contributions:

●​ Built custom WordPress functionality
●​ Improved performance of existing systems
●​ Implemented WooCommerce customizations

Xicay.com

Web development company delivering WordPress-based solutions.

Example contributions:

●​ Developed WordPress solutions for business websites
●​ Implemented plugin integrations
●​ Supported development of scalable web platforms

Voolar.agency

Digital agency delivering WordPress solutions and integrations.

Example contributions:

●​ Developed custom WordPress functionality for client projects
●​ Implemented integrations with third-party services
●​ Contributed to development of scalable WordPress platforms
Open Source & Community
Founder of 4wp.dev — educational platform focused on WordPress architecture and engineering practices.

GitHub: https://github.com/4wpdev

Focus areas:

●​ WordPress architecture examples
●​ WordPress plugins
●​ Gutenberg development experiments
●​ Educational materials for developers

Technical Stack

Backend Frontend Tools

●​ PHP ●​ JavaScript ●​ Git
●​ WordPress ●​ React ●​ Docker
●​ MySQL ●​ Gutenberg Blocks ●​ Linux
●​ HTML / CSS / SCSS

References
Professional references from engineering managers and project leads from international companies are available
upon request.

Engineering leadership from Wetelo Inc., OSKI Solution, Xicay Inc. and Voolar.