I am Evans Githinji, a WordPress website designer and developer with over 5 years of hands-on experience building responsive, user-friendly sites. I specialize in custom theme development, WooCommerce integration, SEO, and UI/UX design, delivering tailored digital solutions that are secure, fast, and scalable. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into polished websites and provide thorough training and documentation to empower clients to manage content effectively.…

Evans Githinji

I am Evans Githinji, a WordPress website designer and developer with over 5 years of hands-on experience building responsive, user-friendly sites. I specialize in custom theme development, WooCommerce integration, SEO, and UI/UX design, delivering tailored digital solutions that are secure, fast, and scalable. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into polished websites and provide thorough training and documentation to empower clients to manage content effectively.…

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I am Evans Githinji, a WordPress website designer and developer with over 5 years of hands-on experience building responsive, user-friendly sites. I specialize in custom theme development, WooCommerce integration, SEO, and UI/UX design, delivering tailored digital solutions that are secure, fast, and scalable.

I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into polished websites and provide thorough training and documentation to empower clients to manage content effectively.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
HTML5
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
CSS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
PHP
Expert
Elementor
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Bootstrap
Expert
Figma
Expert
Jira
Expert
jQuery
Expert
Github
Intermediate
Google Maps
Intermediate
SEO
Intermediate
GA4
Intermediate
Slack Workflow
Intermediate
API
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Web Designer at TECHNERV
January 9, 2022 - Present
Web Design, Web Development, Website Security, SEO, Domain Registration & Hosting
Senior WordPress Developer & Designer at TECHNERV
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead end-to-end design and development of custom WordPress websites across e-commerce, education startups, corporate sites, and care companies. Collaborated with UX/UI designers, marketing teams, and developers to deliver responsive, performant sites. Created custom themes and plugins, ensured mobile optimization, and customized existing themes. Documented processes and trained clients for content management. Set up Google Analytics and Search Console; implemented security best practices; integrated payment gateways and booking systems. Optimized for SEO and performance; conducted QA across browsers and devices. Implemented WooCommerce for online stores with secure payments.
Senior WordPress Developer & Designer at TECHNERV
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead end-to-end design and development of custom WordPress websites for clients spanning e-commerce, education, corporate sites, and domiciliary care companies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, marketing, and developers to deliver responsive, accessible, and high-performance websites. Developed and maintained custom themes and plugins to meet client requirements, emphasizing maintainability and scalability. Ensured sites were responsive and optimized for mobile devices based on client-provided designs; customized pre-existing themes with added features and functionality. Created thorough documentation and conducted client training to empower non-technical users to manage content. Set up Google Analytics and Google Search Console to monitor performance and user behavior, implemented security best practices to prevent vulnerabilities, and conducted technical SEO audits to improve rankings. Integrated third-party services such as payment gateways and boo

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2018
WordPress Certification at Template Monster
June 21, 2024 - October 9, 2025

Qualifications

WordPress Certification
June 21, 2024 - October 9, 2025
WordPress Certification (Template Monster)
June 21, 2024 - October 9, 2025
WordPress Certification
June 21, 2024 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education
    WEBSITE DESIGN PROJECT FOR USHINDI EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE HUB

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    These Model Internal Operations Resource Hub for Shelters and Helplines (internal policies and sample forms) were developed by Ushindi Empowerment Group and were informed by the experiences and insights shared by the Sauti Kenya Shelters and helplines cohort 2024, a cohort of 20 women’s shelters and helplines drawn from three counties in Kenya ( Nairobi, Kajiado and Kiambu Counties). The resources are not comprehensive and organisations and experts in the gender based violence referral pathway are encouraged to recommend and share other relevant resources.

    Skills: WordPress

    WEBSITE DESIGN PROJECT FOR USHINDI EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE HUB

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    These Model Internal Operations Resource Hub for Shelters and Helplines (internal policies and sample forms) were developed by Ushindi Empowerment Group and were informed by the experiences and insights shared by the Sauti Kenya Shelters and helplines cohort 2024, a cohort of 20 women’s shelters and helplines drawn from three counties in Kenya ( Nairobi, Kajiado and Kiambu Counties). The resources are not comprehensive and organisations and experts in the gender based violence referral pathway are encouraged to recommend and share other relevant resources.

    Skills: WordPress

    WEBSITE DESIGN PROJECT FOR KIMPLANTER GROUP

    Agriculture firm that deals with selling of seedlings based in Ruiru, Kenya.
    Agriculture firm that deals with selling of seedlings based in Ruiru, Kenya.
    Skills: User Experience Design (UED) · Front-End Development · Communication · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · PHP · Content Management Systems (CMS) · SQL

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    WEB DESIGN PROJECT FOR WISENXT

    WiseNxt is a program designed for school students to provide them with an introduction to AI and IT while offering valuable work experience opportunities.
    WiseNxt is a program designed for school students to provide them with an introduction to AI and IT while offering valuable work experience opportunities.
    Skills: User Experience Design (UED) · Front-End Development · Communication · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · PHP · Content Management Systems (CMS) · SQL

    https://www.twine.net/signin