Alfayo Ateru
Nairobi,Kenya
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Professional Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Website Developer with over 6 years of experience specializing
in WordPress development. Adept at building custom themes, plugins, and optimizing websites
for speed, security, and user experience. Strong technical proficiency combined with an ability to
communicate effectively with clients to translate business requirements into functional and
aesthetic web solutions. Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest web technologies and
WordPress trends.
Skills
WordPress Development: Custom themes and plugin development, child themes, theme
customization, WordPress CMS
Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, jQuery
Frameworks: Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Foundation
Tools & Technologies: Git, GitHub, npm, Composer, REST API, cPanel, Docker
SEO: On-page SEO optimization, Google Analytics, Yoast SEO
E-Commerce: WooCommerce, payment gateway integration, product pages, cart
optimization
Design & UX: Adobe XD, Figma, Responsive Design, Mobile Optimization, UI/UX
Principles
Performance Optimization: Website speed optimization, caching (W3 Total Cache, WP
Super Cache), image compression
Security: SSL setup, WordPress security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri), regular backups,
malware removal
Version Control: Git, SVN
Content Management: Managing posts, pages, media, and SEO optimization in
WordPress
Professional Experience
WordPress Developer
Innovee Systems, Nairobi Kenya, 06/2019 – Present
Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress websites for small businesses, blogs,
and e-commerce platforms.
Build responsive and user-friendly custom WordPress themes and plugins based on client
specifications.
Perform website updates, troubleshooting, and problem-solving to ensure optimal site
performance.
Collaborate with designers and content creators to implement creative design solutions
and improve the user experience.
Optimize websites for speed, security, and SEO using industry best practices and tools.
Provide ongoing website support, including managing backups, security, and updates.
Junior WordPress Developer
Ecryp solutions, Nairobi Kenya, 01/2018 – 05/2019
Assisted in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins for various projects.
Collaborated with the development team to integrate third-party APIs, such as payment
gateways and social media feeds.
Supported senior developers in performing code reviews, debugging, and testing
WordPress websites.
Implemented responsive design techniques to ensure cross-browser compatibility and
mobile optimization.
Assisted in website migrations and content management using WordPress.
Freelance WordPress Developer
Self-Employed – Remote
03/2017 – 12/2017
Designed and developed custom WordPress websites for clients across various industries,
including e-commerce, education, and non-profit sectors.
Customized pre-built themes to meet client branding and functionality requirements.
Implemented SEO best practices, integrated social media, and optimized websites for
speed.
Provided client support and training on WordPress content management, updates, and
security.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Zetech University – Nairobi,Kenya
01/2013 – 11/2016
Projects
[Neopack Limited] – www.neopack.co.ke
Created a custom WordPress e-commerce store for a client in the retail industry, which
resulted in a 30% increase in online sales
Technical Tools
IDEs: VS Code, PhpStorm
Local Development: Local by Flywheel, XAMPP, Docker
Database: MySQL
Design: Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Sketch
Deployment: FTP, SFTP, Bitbucket, GitHub
Web Hosting: Bluehost, SiteGround, WP Engine, DigitalOcean
Languages
English (Fluent)