I'm an experienced WordPress developer with over 10 years of hands-on experience. I've worked extensively on custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, performance tuning, and client-focused site support. For the past 8 years, I've been working remotely with a London-based agency, collaborating on more than 40 diverse projects. I’m comfortable owning technical work, collaborating closely with designers, project managers, and stakeholders while delivering clean, maintainable code that helps content teams thrive. My focus is on building fast, editor-friendly websites that are easy to support and evolve over time. My recent work includes GDPR-compliant UX adjustments using pure CSS, custom admin tools for SEO cleanup, and performance tuning for content-heavy sites. I enjoy combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach to create stable, scalable WordPress solutions that meet client needs.

Graeme White

I'm an experienced WordPress developer with over 10 years of hands-on experience. I've worked extensively on custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, performance tuning, and client-focused site support. For the past 8 years, I've been working remotely with a London-based agency, collaborating on more than 40 diverse projects. I’m comfortable owning technical work, collaborating closely with designers, project managers, and stakeholders while delivering clean, maintainable code that helps content teams thrive. My focus is on building fast, editor-friendly websites that are easy to support and evolve over time. My recent work includes GDPR-compliant UX adjustments using pure CSS, custom admin tools for SEO cleanup, and performance tuning for content-heavy sites. I enjoy combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach to create stable, scalable WordPress solutions that meet client needs.

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I’m an experienced WordPress developer with over 10 years of hands-on experience. I’ve worked extensively on custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, performance tuning, and client-focused site support. For the past 8 years, I’ve been working remotely with a London-based agency, collaborating on more than 40 diverse projects. I’m comfortable owning technical work, collaborating closely with designers, project managers, and stakeholders while delivering clean, maintainable code that helps content teams thrive. My focus is on building fast, editor-friendly websites that are easy to support and evolve over time.

My recent work includes GDPR-compliant UX adjustments using pure CSS, custom admin tools for SEO cleanup, and performance tuning for content-heavy sites. I enjoy combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach to create stable, scalable WordPress solutions that meet client needs.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Web Developer at Powered by Coffee
May 1, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Worked remotely for a London-based WordPress VIP agency specialising in open-source solutions for publishers and digital brands. Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins using PHP, JavaScript (React), SCSS, and HTML. Built and maintained bespoke WordPress themes using a custom PHP framework and Twig templating, allowing for clean, modular, and maintainable code. Used Advanced Custom Fields extensively to create complex custom blocks, flexible content layouts, and global options pages. Supported the agency-wide shift toward Full Site Editing (FSE), promoting native block usage and maintaining flexibility with custom extensions. Utilised Dockerised environments for local development and managed plugin dependencies with Composer. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and frontend quality with BrowserStack testing, PHP linting in GitHub Actions, PR reviews, and pair programming. Assisted code review and edge cases with ChatGPT. Fostered strong client relationships and collaborated close

Education

BSc (Hons) at University of Essex
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality