Hi, I’m Ilya, a founder-led web studio founder and senior web developer with a strong focus on Shopify and WordPress for nonprofits and mission-driven brands. I run my own studio, work directly with clients, and lead projects from discovery to production-ready code, always aiming for fast, maintainable solutions that fit real-world workflows. I’ve built end-to-end web solutions for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, balancing hands-on coding with leadership and strategy. My work emphasizes reliable infrastructure, performance optimization.

Ilya Thainovich

Hi, I’m Ilya, a founder-led web studio founder and senior web developer with a strong focus on Shopify and WordPress for nonprofits and mission-driven brands. I run my own studio, work directly with clients, and lead projects from discovery to production-ready code, always aiming for fast, maintainable solutions that fit real-world workflows. I’ve built end-to-end web solutions for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, balancing hands-on coding with leadership and strategy. My work emphasizes reliable infrastructure, performance optimization.

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Hi, I’m Ilya, a founder-led web studio founder and senior web developer with a strong focus on Shopify and WordPress for nonprofits and mission-driven brands. I run my own studio, work directly with clients, and lead projects from discovery to production-ready code, always aiming for fast, maintainable solutions that fit real-world workflows.

I’ve built end-to-end web solutions for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, balancing hands-on coding with leadership and strategy. My work emphasizes reliable infrastructure, performance optimization.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Polish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-Founder & CTO at Kweet
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led technical direction and system architecture for an AI-assisted SaaS tool helping nonprofits reach new donors with less time spent on content creation.
Co-Founder at Petners Berlin
March 1, 2022 - Present
Led organizational operations and strategic direction for a nonprofit, overseeing programs, partnerships, and internal coordination.
Co-Founder & CTO at NO BORDER S Studio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Co-founded and led the technical delivery for a web studio focused on nonprofits and mission-driven organizations; scoped projects and timelines, delivered Shopify and WordPress builds, and managed hosting, backups, and performance optimization.
Full-Stack Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Remote freelance work focused on small business websites and online stores; end-to-end websites and e-commerce systems; implemented clean, maintainable codebase; ongoing maintenance and optimization.
Front-End Developer at BlockState GmbH
July 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Fintech startup; built custom WordPress theme; interactive asset tables and charts using JavaScript; integrated REST APIs; focused on performance and accessibility.
Full-Stack Developer at A d Bakers Agency
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Creative agency delivering websites for major telecom and consumer brands; built back-end logic with PHP (Laravel) and a custom CMS; implemented front-end with HTML5, JavaScript, SCSS; analytics, CRM integrations; deployment scripts.
Co-Founder at No Borders Studio
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Co-founded and led technical delivery for a web studio focused on nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Scoped projects and timelines, aligned technical goals with client needs; delivered Shopify and WordPress builds; managed payments, shipping, and integrations; owned hosting, backups, monitoring, and performance optimization.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Remote freelance work focused on small business websites and online stores. Delivered end-to-end websites and e-commerce systems; implemented clean, maintainable codebases using JavaScript, PHP, SCSS, and Gulp; prioritized UX, fast performance, and mobile-responsive design; provided ongoing maintenance and technical support.
Full-Stack Developer at A Bakers Agency
September 1, 2015 - February 28, 2017
Creative agency delivering websites for major telecom and consumer brands. Built responsive marketing sites and landing pages; developed back-end logic with PHP (Laravel) and a custom CMS; implemented front-end with HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and SCSS; added analytics, CRM integrations, deployment scripts, and performance enhancements.

Education

Specialist at Kyiv National University of Theatre, Film and Television (Karpenko-Kary)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Specialist at Kyiv National University of Theatre, Film and Television
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Shopify Certified Partner
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
WordPress Expertise (Gutenberg, ACF, WooCommerce)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Webflow Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Squarespace Certified Partner
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Shopify Certified Partner
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education