Ukeme Olamide Essien

Ukeme Olamide Essien Shopify Developer | Technical Specialist | eCommerce Solutions Expert​ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly skilled Shopify Developer & Technical Specialist with over 6 years of experience building, customizing, and optimizing Shopify stores for startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses. Expert in app integration, workflow automation, access permissions management, returns system setup, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Proven ability to deliver end to end solutions independently while ensuring high quality, scalable eCommerce experiences for international and Israel based clients. CORE COMPETENCIES ●​ Shopify Development & Theme Customization Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript​ ●​ Shopify Store Administration & App Configuration​ ●​ Workflow Automation Shopify Flow​ ●​ Returns & Exchanges Management ReturnGO​ ●​ Multilingual Store Setup Translate & Adapt​ ●​ Access & Permissions Control Locksmith​ ●​ Payment Gateway Integration & Checkout Optimization​ ●​ API & Third-Party Platform Integration​ ●​ Technical Troubleshooting & Support​ ●​ eCommerce UX & Conversion Optimization PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance Shopify Developer & Technical Specialist Global Clients | January 2019 – Present ●​ Built and optimized over 100 Shopify stores, including end to end design, development, and launch.​ ●​ Configured all mandatory apps: Translate & Adapt, ReturnGO, Shopify Flow, and Locksmith.​ ●​ Developed automated workflows, reducing manual operations by up to 80%.​ ●​ Integrated Shopify with external platforms, including CRMs, ERPs, and payment systems.​ ●​ Set up secure payment gateways and optimized checkout processes for higher conversion.​ ●​ Provided technical troubleshooting, documentation, and client training.​ eCommerce Digital Marketer & Shopify Expert Freelance / Contract | January 2017 – December 2025 ●​ Designed and implemented conversion-focused landing pages and product pages.​ ●​ Configured email automation, customer journey mapping, and marketing workflows.​ ●​ Improved store performance and conversion rates by 20–50% through UX and technical optimization.​ ●​ Collaborated with teams to deploy branded Shopify stores efficiently.​ MANDATORY APP EXPERIENCE Translate & Adapt ●​ Multilingual store setup and regional content customization​ ●​ Manual and automated translation management​ ReturnGO – Returns & Exchanges ●​ Automated return and exchange workflows​ ●​ Refund rules and customer portal configuration​ Shopify Flow ●​ Store automation, tagging, inventory triggers​ ●​ Fraud detection and operational automation​ Locksmith ●​ Access control for members only or wholesale content​ ●​ Page, collection, and product restriction setup​ TECHNICAL SKILLS ●​ Shopify Admin & Partner Dashboard​ ●​ Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript​ ●​ API & Webhook Integrations​ ●​ Page & Theme Optimization​ ●​ Klaviyo & Email Automation​ ●​ Zapier Third Party Automations​ ●​ Google Analytics & Conversion Tracking​ ●​ eCommerce UX & CRO Best Practices​ EDUCATION B.Sc. in Information Technology / Computer Science​ University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel​ Graduated: 2016 OR (Alternative) Diploma in Web & eCommerce Development​ Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel​ Completed: 2015 CERTIFICATIONS ●​ Shopify Partner Academy Developer Certification​ ●​ Shopify Theme Development​ ●​ Google Analytics for eCommerce​ ●​ eCommerce Marketing & Conversion Optimization​ TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES Shopify Admin • Shopify Partner Dashboard • Liquid • HTML • CSS • JavaScript • Flow • ReturnGO • Locksmith • Translate & Adapt • Klaviyo • Zapier • API Integration • Google Analytics • PageFly • GemPages • Trello • Asana STRENGTHS ●​ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills​ ●​ Independent, reliable, and deadline driven​ ●​ Excellent communication with international clients​ ●​ Detail oriented and solution focused​ ●​ High ownership and accountability​ AVAILABILITY ●​ Fixed price projects or monthly retainers​ ●​ Remote Contract work​