Thomas De GravaFull Stack Developer
I am a dedicated Software Engineer with six years of experience, specializing in WordPress, Tailwind CSS, and PHP. I am constantly striving to enhance my skills and I am currently deepening my knowledge of React.js and Next.js through various personal projects. Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering innovative and efficient web solutions. One of my key achievements is designing a custom WordPress theme that reduced load times by 25%, leading to increased user engagement. Additionally, I developed a shortcode in Elementor that integrates Chart.js to create comparative charts, providing users with a new level of interactivity. Additionally, I have successfully integrated Tailwind CSS into multiple projects, which improved both development speed and code cleanliness by significantly reducing the amount of custom CSS required. I approach web development with a passion for problem-solving and a focus on clean, efficient code. Whether I am working on responsive layouts or optimizing code, I am always looking for ways to improve performance and maintain clean coding practices. When I'm not coding, you can find me playing table tennis, learning about geography, or spending time with friends and family.
Certifications
PHP Developer
PHP
04/16/2024
Tech stack
PHP
WordPress (6)
WordPress REST API (6)
Bootstrap (6)
Next.js (5)
JavaScript (5)
Vue.js (5)
React (5)
Laravel (5)
CakePHP (2)
jQuery (2)
SCSS
Sage 9
Page Speed Optimization
ECMAScript 6
Experience
Full Stack DeveloperStudio Visual
04/2021 - Currently

• Develop Wordpress themes and plugins with Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS and Javascript. • Manage and develop new features in large applications using Vue.js, React.js, Next.js and Laravel. • Developed custom Gutenberg blocks to enhance website functionality, directly contributing to a 80% reduction in development time for future pages. • Refactoring of the entire structure and front end of the site with a new layout, thus improving the site's performance and reach on Google. • Maintained clear and effective communication with clients, understanding their needs, ensuring project alignment with client expectations and achieving high satisfaction rates. • Configure and deploy existing REST APIs, integrating with third-party APIs. • Enhanced system performance by reviewing and optimizing legacy code, resulting in a 30% increase in scalability and efficiency. • Creation of a shortcode on an Elementor website to use comparative charts using Chart.js.

WordPress
Bootstrap
JavaScript
React
Vue.js
Next.js
Laravel
WordPress REST API
Full Stack DeveloperMukutu
09/2019 - 04/2021

• Develop Wordpress themes and plugins with Bootstrap, Bootstrap and JQuery. • Help with the maintenance and implementation of new features in legacy code using CakePHP. • Developed a new website aiming at performance, SEO and better user experience, increasing access considerably. • Support in the creation of new features for websites, resulting in a 60% improvement in website acceptance. • Participation in LEAD campaigns for educational institutions to increase user engagement. • Provided junior development team leadership, ensuring understanding of requirements, cohesive communication, and meeting deadlines. Projects worked: Stoke Car, ABM, ESAGS, Ancord, Ferring, Anglo, Rei do Mate, Albert Einstein, LEDMais, Locall, Instituto Ayrton Senna

WordPress
WordPress REST API
Bootstrap
jQuery
CakePHP
Education
Computer EngineerSanta Cecilia University
02/2015 - 12/2019