Nikola Kato

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I’m Nikola Kato, a frontend developer with 5+ years of experience in WordPress, React, Next.js and headless technologies.

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I’m Nikola Kato, a frontend developer with 5+ years of experience in WordPress, React, Next.js and headless technologies. I love turning complex requirements into fast, modern websites and apps that are scalable and easy to maintain.

I’m passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams to build ambitious projects using Next.js, Tailwind, Chakra UI, GraphQL, and a careful focus on precision, efficiency, and continuous learning.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • SerbianFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education

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Work experience· 4 roles

Founder & Frontend Developer · KatoCodeJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Started KatoCode and handled planning, delivery, and client communication. Built fast sites with React, Next.js, GraphQL, and Headless WordPress. Created affiliate and e‑commerce systems with custom tools and API integrations. Built custom themes and plugins, designed responsive layouts with Tailwind CSS, and managed servers, DNS configurations, and security. Deployed platforms via Vercel and VPS environments with strong focus on speed, Cloudflare integration, technical SEO, and multi-site management via ManageWP and cPanel

Frontend Developer · Forga - Belgrade, SerbiaMar 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Building and maintaining complex WordPress websites, e-commerce platforms and landing pages, including custom themes, child themes and plugins. Developing headless WordPress with React/Next.js and GraphQL; implementing SSG/ISR strategies to enhance SEO and performance. Creating reusable UI components with Chakra UI and Tailwind CSS. Extensive use of ACF Pro; managing deployments to Vercel and hosting; coordinating with the team via Git workflows and Agile practices.

Frontend Developer · Freelance - RemoteJan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs

Freelance frontend development: built and maintained multiple WordPress websites and e-commerce projects; created custom themes and plugins; collaborated with clients to deliver responsive, accessible interfaces.

Frontend Developer · Freelance / Entrepreneur - RemoteJan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs

Education

Electrical Engineering High School · Elektrotehničarska škola 'Nikola Tesla', Pančevo2006 – 2010
Electrical Engineering High School · Elektrotehnična škola Nikola Tesla, Pančevo2006 – 2010

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