Full-Stack Shopify Developer and Technical Lead with 13+ years of experience building custom Shopify themes, public/private apps, and high-converting storefronts for global brands. I specialize in Liquid, Shopify CLI, Functions, Checkout Extensibility, Storefront API, and Shopify Polaris, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and conversion. I lead production-grade Shopify app delivery for the App Store and mentor teams to ship secure, scalable solutions. I also build app-free alternatives (custom logic like free gifts, build-a-box, and direct checkout links) to maximize speed and CRO—while integrating Generative AI to reduce operational costs for clients.

Dinesh Kumar

Full-Stack Shopify Developer and Technical Lead with 13+ years of experience building custom Shopify themes, public/private apps, and high-converting storefronts for global brands. I specialize in Liquid, Shopify CLI, Functions, Checkout Extensibility, Storefront API, and Shopify Polaris, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and conversion. I lead production-grade Shopify app delivery for the App Store and mentor teams to ship secure, scalable solutions. I also build app-free alternatives (custom logic like free gifts, build-a-box, and direct checkout links) to maximize speed and CRO—while integrating Generative AI to reduce operational costs for clients.

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Full-Stack Shopify Developer and Technical Lead with 13+ years of experience building custom Shopify themes, public/private apps, and high-converting storefronts for global brands. I specialize in Liquid, Shopify CLI, Functions, Checkout Extensibility, Storefront API, and Shopify Polaris, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and conversion.

I lead production-grade Shopify app delivery for the App Store and mentor teams to ship secure, scalable solutions. I also build app-free alternatives (custom logic like free gifts, build-a-box, and direct checkout links) to maximize speed and CRO—while integrating Generative AI to reduce operational costs for clients.

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Work Experience

Senior Technical Lead at Code Corners
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2026
Lead technical vision and strategy for a digital agency focused on e-commerce and web application development. Manage a team of 15+ developers, designers, and QA engineers; implement agile workflows that improved delivery speed by 40%. Architect and deliver 50+ custom Shopify apps and themes for global clients, contributing to $2M+ in revenue. Integrate Generative AI (GPT-4) for content automation, customer support chatbots, and personalized recommendations, reducing operational costs by 35%. Establish code review and security protocols, achieving 99.8% uptime across client applications. Collaborate with C-suite stakeholders on technology roadmap and business objectives while mentoring junior developers.
Team Lead – Full-Stack Development at Code Corners
March 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Led a team of 8 developers building custom Shopify themes, apps, and full-stack web applications. Developed 30+ Shopify apps using React.js, Node.js, and Laravel for 10,000+ merchants with 4.8+ star ratings. Architected scalable backend systems handling 1M+ API requests daily and delivered SEO- and mobile-focused frontend solutions. Reduced development cycle time by 25% through reusable component libraries and automated testing frameworks.
Freelance Web Developer at Self-Employed
April 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Delivered 15+ custom web applications and Shopify stores for SMBs with 100% client satisfaction. Built Laravel-based CMS and e-commerce platforms with Stripe, PayPal, and Razorpay integrations.
Junior Web Developer at RV Technology
June 1, 2013 - March 1, 2015
Developed and maintained PHP-based web applications and custom Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Integrated payment gateways, shipping providers, and CRM systems for 20+ clients.

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
January 1, 2013 - July 17, 2026

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Software & Internet, Retail
    ForChics

    ForChics – Custom Shopify Store Development

    Website: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Role: Lead Shopify Developer

    Tech Stack: Shopify 2.0, Liquid, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

    Overview

    ForChics is a beauty and skincare brand built on Shopify. I was responsible for developing a custom storefront focused on delivering a fast, engaging shopping experience while maximizing conversions through optimized user journeys and upsell strategies.

    My Responsibilities

    • Developed a fully customized Shopify 2.0 theme.
    • Built responsive pages optimized for desktop and mobile devices.
    • Implemented custom sections and reusable theme components.
    • Optimized storefront performance and Core Web Vitals.
    • Created upsell and cross-sell experiences to increase Average Order Value (AOV).
    • Improved overall user experience with clean, maintainable code.

    Key Features

    • Custom Shopify 2.0 theme
    • Responsive design
    • Performance optimization
    • Custom product and collection templates
    • Upsell & cross-sell flows
    • SEO-friendly implementation

    Technologies

    • Shopify 2.0
    • Liquid
    • JavaScript
    • HTML5
    • CSS3

    Project Link

    🔗 Website: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Nexus Section Library

    Nexus – Section Library | Shopify Theme Sections Library

    Live App: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Role: Lead Full-Stack Shopify Developer

    Tech Stack: Shopify CLI, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Shopify Polaris, Liquid, Theme App Extensions, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM

    Overview

    Nexus – Section Library is a Shopify app that helps merchants build beautiful, high-converting storefronts without coding. It provides a growing library of responsive, plug-and-play theme sections that can be added directly through Shopify’s Theme Editor, allowing merchants to create landing pages, product highlights, FAQs, testimonials, banners, and other custom layouts in minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

    My Responsibilities

    • Designed and developed the application from scratch.
    • Built a scalable architecture using Node.js, TypeScript, React, and PostgreSQL.
    • Developed a modern merchant dashboard using Shopify Polaris.
    • Built reusable Shopify Theme Sections using Liquid, JSON templates, and Theme App Extensions.
    • Integrated the Shopify Admin GraphQL API for seamless store management.
    • Designed a one-time purchase model for premium sections with free starter sections.
    • Managed deployment, testing, and Shopify App Store publishing.

    Key Features

    • Growing library of plug-and-play Shopify sections
    • Fully customizable through Shopify Theme Editor
    • No coding or theme editing required
    • Responsive, mobile-first section designs
    • Lightweight and optimized for store performance
    • Works with Shopify Online Store 2.0 themes
    • One-time purchase model for premium sections
    • Regularly updated with new section designs and features

    Technologies

    • Shopify CLI
    • Shopify Theme App Extensions
    • Shopify Admin GraphQL API
    • Liquid
    • React
    • TypeScript
    • Node.js
    • Shopify Polaris
    • PostgreSQL
    • Prisma ORM

    Project Link

    🔗 Shopify App Store: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Buy Links Pro

    Buy Links Pro – Direct Checkout Links for Shopify

    Live App: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Role: Lead Full-Stack Shopify Developer

    Tech Stack: Shopify CLI, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Shopify Polaris, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM

    Overview

    Buy Links Pro is a Shopify app that enables merchants to create direct checkout links with pre-selected products and automatically applied discount codes. These links help reduce checkout friction and improve conversion rates for email campaigns, social media, paid advertising, QR codes, and customer support.

    My Responsibilities

    • Designed and developed the application from scratch.
    • Built the backend using Node.js, TypeScript, Prisma ORM, and PostgreSQL.
    • Developed the merchant dashboard using React and Shopify Polaris.
    • Integrated the Shopify Admin GraphQL API for product, discount, and store management.
    • Designed a scalable checkout link generation engine.
    • Implemented secure authentication, billing, and webhook handling.
    • Published and maintained the app on the Shopify App Store.

    Key Features

    • Generate direct checkout links in seconds
    • Automatically add one or multiple products to the cart
    • Apply Shopify discount codes automatically
    • Share links via email, SMS, social media, QR codes, or paid ads
    • Easy-to-use merchant dashboard
    • No theme modifications required
    • Fast, scalable, and optimized for Shopify

    Technologies

    • Shopify CLI
    • Shopify Admin GraphQL API
    • React
    • TypeScript
    • Node.js
    • Shopify Polaris
    • PostgreSQL
    • Prisma ORM

    Project Link

    🔗 Shopify App Store: https://www.twine.net/signin