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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.…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.

Nikola Kato

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Serbian

Fluent

English

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Frontend Developer at KatoCode

January 10, 2026 - Present

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 at Forga - Belgrade, Serbia

March 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

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 at Freelance - Remote

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

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 at Freelance / Entrepreneur - Remote

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Developed and maintained multiple WordPress-based projects, built custom themes and plugins (including child themes), implemented hooks and filters, and extensively used ACF Pro. Managed hosting via cPanel/phpMyAdmin and collaborated with teams using Git workflows. Focused on SEO, performance optimization, and robust frontend architecture.