I’m Kenneth Yu, a Senior WordPress Developer with over 8 years of PHP development experience and more than 6 years specialising in WordPress. I’ve built custom plugins and themes from scratch, including complex solutions that involve custom database tables and REST API integrations, always following WordPress coding standards for performance, security, and scalability. Beyond back-end development, I’m skilled in JavaScript and the broader WordPress ecosystem, including WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), and custom block development. I’m also comfortable working with Git and modern workflows to ensure smooth collaboration and reliable deployments. What sets me apart is my ability to tackle complex problems with clean, maintainable code and my commitment to delivering solutions tailored to each client’s unique business needs. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, which helps me stay ahead with best practices and innovative approaches in web development. I take pride in being proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented, always focused on delivering high-quality work that drives real results.

Kenneth Yu

I’m Kenneth Yu, a Senior WordPress Developer with over 8 years of PHP development experience and more than 6 years specialising in WordPress. I’ve built custom plugins and themes from scratch, including complex solutions that involve custom database tables and REST API integrations, always following WordPress coding standards for performance, security, and scalability. Beyond back-end development, I’m skilled in JavaScript and the broader WordPress ecosystem, including WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), and custom block development. I’m also comfortable working with Git and modern workflows to ensure smooth collaboration and reliable deployments. What sets me apart is my ability to tackle complex problems with clean, maintainable code and my commitment to delivering solutions tailored to each client’s unique business needs. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, which helps me stay ahead with best practices and innovative approaches in web development. I take pride in being proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented, always focused on delivering high-quality work that drives real results.

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I’m Kenneth Yu, a Senior WordPress Developer with over 8 years of PHP development experience and more than 6 years specialising in WordPress. I’ve built custom plugins and themes from scratch, including complex solutions that involve custom database tables and REST API integrations, always following WordPress coding standards for performance, security, and scalability.

Beyond back-end development, I’m skilled in JavaScript and the broader WordPress ecosystem, including WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), and custom block development. I’m also comfortable working with Git and modern workflows to ensure smooth collaboration and reliable deployments.

What sets me apart is my ability to tackle complex problems with clean, maintainable code and my commitment to delivering solutions tailored to each client’s unique business needs. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, which helps me stay ahead with best practices and innovative approaches in web development.

I take pride in being proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented, always focused on delivering high-quality work that drives real results.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at Smith Brothers Media
March 1, 2023 - Present
I've been handling development requests including fixing bugs and adding features to websites, crafting maintenance plans and reports to optimize WordPress and other CMS platforms performance. Handling hands-on fulfillment and updating of support tickets as Lead Dev Support, continuously upgrading and maintaining WordPress, PHP, servers, themes, plugins, and website backups & restoration. Managed DNS for clients and actively initiated process improvements and automation to streamline workflow.
Lead Web Developer at Trademark Productions
July 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Maintained websites for US clients, managed git workflows, server maintenance, DNS, bitbucket pipelines, and environment set-up. Collaborated with US-based teams and developed WordPress and WooCommerce websites using Sage framework and Vue components. Prepared estimates, maintained knowledge base articles and addressed client concerns.
Assistant Engineering Lead at Syntactics, Inc.
March 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Managed a dedicated development team resolving escalated projects promptly, conducted periodic evaluations and maintained monitoring sheets, submitted performance reports ensuring compliance. Recommended and led innovation trainings, handled server administration and performed various department duties.
Web Developer at Syntactics, Inc.
March 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Performed tasks including PSD to HTML slicing, WordPress development, bug fixing, version control, server management, and API integration. Communicated daily with foreign clients providing level 2 and 3 support. Utilized PHP (Laravel, Codeigniter), jQuery, Bootstrap, and SASS.
Instructor I – Part-time at University of Science and Technology Southern Philippines
December 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Taught System Administration and Maintenance.
Project Development Officer at Department of Information and Communications Technology
December 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025
Submitted project status updates and maintained an updated monitoring database. Created write-ups and documented events. Conducted trainings and events like Digital Literacy, Center Manager Training, and Tech4ED Center Launchings. Provided layout designs and assisted in network setups and assembly of Thin Client packages.
Computer Science Teacher at Father Saturnino Urios University
March 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025
Taught Empowerment Technologies focusing on ICT to Senior High Grade 12 students.
Special Science Teacher at Philippine Science High School - CRC
September 30, 2017 - July 14, 2025
Taught and mentored students on Information and Communications Technology basics, Computational Thinking, and Android Development. Served as club adviser for the Multimedia Club.
Web Developer and Designer at iTech Digital Solutions and Services
April 30, 2017 - July 14, 2025
Developed websites for customer requests, created a chat application for communication, and designed an administrative site to oversee employee tasks. Focused on crafting user-friendly interfaces for both users and admin.

Education

BS in Information Technology at Caraga State University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

ICT Proficiency for Computer Programming
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Career Service Eligibility (EDPS)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Computer System Servicing (NCII)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Advancing The Digital Economy for Sustainable Growth in Asia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Strategic Planning
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Digital Skills Web Analytics
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Introduction to Business Management
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Technical Support Fundamentals
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
CyberOps Associate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Initiating and Planning Projects
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
A Manager’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
AWS Fundamentals
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Continuous Delivery and DevOps
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
AI for Everyone
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Building Web Applications in PHP
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
IT Project Management
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Programming with Cloud IoT Platforms
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Government

Experience Level

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