I’m a developer who specialises in building high-performance WordPress and WooCommerce sites for ecommerce and lead-generation businesses. I’ve spent 18+ years developing bespoke solutions using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and modern CSS across NGINX and LiteSpeed environments. My focus is scalable architecture, clean code, and conversion-driven UX. I also develop custom plugins and integrations, improving automation and performance for established online stores. Clients work with me when they need a developer who understands both technical depth and business impact — someone who can improve site speed, SEO, and revenue without the overhead of a full-time hire. Employment and project experience WordPress Consultant & Technical Lead — Oakworld (Rightworx Ltd) 2018–Present High-traffic WooCommerce store. Built custom delivery and pricing logic, API integrations with NetSuite, and site-wide CRO improvements. Full-Stack Developer & Digital Consultant — Theresa Spinks / Stairparts Direct 2010–Present Migrated from Magento to WooCommerce; built web apps like the Staircase Quote Calculator; helped grow turnover by 160%+. Web Developer & Founder — Baltic Design 2009–Present Freelance agency delivering 100+ WordPress builds for UK SMEs, with long-term SEO and performance management. E-Commerce Integration Specialist — Cambridge Research Biochemicals 2021–2024 Unified sales channels into a single WooCommerce platform, improving efficiency and SEO — contributing to the company’s acquisition. Senior WordPress Consultant — The Feel Good Group 2022–2024 Led site overhaul and digital workflow automation, improving speed, compliance, and UX consistency.

Baltic Design (Dan Cotugno)

I’m a developer who specialises in building high-performance WordPress and WooCommerce sites for ecommerce and lead-generation businesses. I’ve spent 18+ years developing bespoke solutions using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and modern CSS across NGINX and LiteSpeed environments. My focus is scalable architecture, clean code, and conversion-driven UX. I also develop custom plugins and integrations, improving automation and performance for established online stores. Clients work with me when they need a developer who understands both technical depth and business impact — someone who can improve site speed, SEO, and revenue without the overhead of a full-time hire. Employment and project experience WordPress Consultant & Technical Lead — Oakworld (Rightworx Ltd) 2018–Present High-traffic WooCommerce store. Built custom delivery and pricing logic, API integrations with NetSuite, and site-wide CRO improvements. Full-Stack Developer & Digital Consultant — Theresa Spinks / Stairparts Direct 2010–Present Migrated from Magento to WooCommerce; built web apps like the Staircase Quote Calculator; helped grow turnover by 160%+. Web Developer & Founder — Baltic Design 2009–Present Freelance agency delivering 100+ WordPress builds for UK SMEs, with long-term SEO and performance management. E-Commerce Integration Specialist — Cambridge Research Biochemicals 2021–2024 Unified sales channels into a single WooCommerce platform, improving efficiency and SEO — contributing to the company’s acquisition. Senior WordPress Consultant — The Feel Good Group 2022–2024 Led site overhaul and digital workflow automation, improving speed, compliance, and UX consistency.

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I’m a developer who specialises in building high-performance WordPress and WooCommerce sites for ecommerce and lead-generation businesses.

I’ve spent 18+ years developing bespoke solutions using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and modern CSS across NGINX and LiteSpeed environments. My focus is scalable architecture, clean code, and conversion-driven UX. I also develop custom plugins and integrations, improving automation and performance for established online stores.

Clients work with me when they need a developer who understands both technical depth and business impact — someone who can improve site speed, SEO, and revenue without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Employment and project experience

WordPress Consultant & Technical Lead — Oakworld (Rightworx Ltd)
2018–Present
High-traffic WooCommerce store. Built custom delivery and pricing logic, API integrations with NetSuite, and site-wide CRO improvements.

Full-Stack Developer & Digital Consultant — Theresa Spinks / Stairparts Direct
2010–Present
Migrated from Magento to WooCommerce; built web apps like the Staircase Quote Calculator; helped grow turnover by 160%+.

Web Developer & Founder — Baltic Design
2009–Present
Freelance agency delivering 100+ WordPress builds for UK SMEs, with long-term SEO and performance management.

E-Commerce Integration Specialist — Cambridge Research Biochemicals
2021–2024
Unified sales channels into a single WooCommerce platform, improving efficiency and SEO — contributing to the company’s acquisition.

Senior WordPress Consultant — The Feel Good Group
2022–2024
Led site overhaul and digital workflow automation, improving speed, compliance, and UX consistency.

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Language

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Work Experience

Full Stack PHP / JS / UX / UI Developer at Baltic Design
July 27, 2009 - Present
Create eCommerce Websites that convert. Build WordPress / WooCommerce Plugins. Large eCommerce migration specialist.
Web Developer & Digital Consultant at Baltic Design
January 1, 2009 - October 27, 2025
Freelance agency delivering custom WordPress/WooCommerce builds for UK SMEs; created 100+ WordPress builds and tools, built custom plugins and quote tools, advised on branding, UX and local SEO, and focused on performance and conversions.
WordPress Consultant & Technical Lead at Oakworld (Rightworx Ltd)
January 1, 2018 - October 27, 2025
Remote lead for a high-traffic WooCommerce store; connected ERP/API systems (NetSuite), migrated large production site, developed custom plugins for delivery-time calculations, built pricing modules, managed staging-to-live deployments, and optimized DB speed with Redis/Elasticsearch.
Full Stack Web Developer and Digital Consultant at Theresa Spinks
January 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025
Remote & on-site projects for a timber stair parts retailer; migrated legacy Magento to WooCommerce, increasing turnover; built Staircase Quote Calculator and product configurators; delivered custom plugins, server migrations, analytics, and performance improvements.
E-Commerce Integration Specialist at Cambridge Research Biochemicals
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Unified online sales channels into a single WooCommerce platform (2000+ products); improved SEO leading to a 40% sales increase and contributing to acquisition by Biosynth; developed bulk product editing, immediate order printing, and automatic VAT exemption features.
Full Stack Developer at Vertu Motors (Vertu Motors Ltd)
January 1, 2017 - October 27, 2025
Created SASS/BEM code standards, redesigned the Virtu Honda website, and established SCRUM best practices.
Full Stack Developer at Redu Retail (MBL Solutions Ltd)
January 1, 2019 - October 27, 2025
Developed a custom WordPress theme and enabled secure Gift Card generation via the Simfoni API by creating a WordPress plugin.
Full Stack Developer at Interdirect Limited
January 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025
Developed WooCommerce admin functionality and dynamic gift card PDF generation for Langans & D&D London Restaurant chain.
Full Stack Developer at Ignite Hospitality
January 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Developed WooCommerce admin functionality and dynamic gift card PDF generation for restaurant/hospitality clients.
Front-end Developer / UI Designer at Sage Software Plc
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Front-end development and UI design for software and corporate sites, contributing to early ecommerce projects.
Front-end Developer / UI Designer at Crown Bingo
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Front-end development and UI design for bingo-related web products and sites.
UI Designer / Front-end Developer at Ubisoft Reflections
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
UI design and front-end development work for gaming projects, including UI for Just Dance-era titles.
Front-end / Design Specialist at Unwritten Creative
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Front-end development and design work for diverse client projects.
Frontend/Generalist Developer at Cool Blue
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Frontend development contributions across multiple projects.
Senior Wordpress Web Development Consultant at The Feel Good Group
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Overhauled online presence, improved user experience, CMS workflows, migrations, and GDPR/compliance measures; provided strategic guidance for digital asset migration and mobile app readiness.

Education

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Immunology at University of Plymouth
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
City & Guilds Diploma in Web Design (Level 2) at Gateshead College
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
SAE Diploma in Sound Engineering (Merit) at S.A.E. Technology College
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998
Flash Games & Animation at Newcastle College
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment