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Hi, I’m Erick Kagai, a seasoned Shopify developer and solutions architect with over 7 years of experience creating high-performing and scalable Shopify and Shopify Plus solutions. I love bridging the gap between technical capabilities and business needs to deliver tailored e-commerce experiences that truly excite clients and their customers.
I am passionate about custom theme development, app integrations, headless commerce, and advanced automations, always striving to optimize site performance and customer engagement. Working cross-functionally with sales, project managers, and design teams, I bring ideas to life with a focus on seamless delivery and growth.
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Work Experience
Shopify & Shopify Plus Solutions Engineer at Freelance
March 1, 2025 - June 21, 2025Translated client needs into clear Shopify and Shopify Plus solutions including themes, apps, and backend automations while aligning scope and business goals. Built and customized Shopify themes and full-stack features, integrating dynamic sections, Node.js automations, and Shopify Plus enhancements. Guided clients through development, conversion rate optimization strategies, and long-term roadmaps to ensure alignment with project milestones and growth goals. Optimized site performance, leveraged modern development workflows, and applied AI tools to automate tasks and enhance productivity.
Shopify & Shopify Plus Solutions Engineer at Freelance
March 1, 2025 - June 8, 2025Translate client needs into clear Shopify and Shopify Plus solutions, including themes, apps, and backend automations. Build customized Shopify themes and full-stack features integrating dynamic sections and Node.js automations. Guide clients through development, CRO strategies, and long-term roadmaps while optimizing site performance and applying modern development workflows and AI tools.
Shopify & Shopify Plus Theme Developer at Fuelmade
June 1, 2021 - February 28, 2025Transformed Figma mockups into high-performing Shopify and Shopify Plus themes, customized existing themes to meet merchants' needs, collaborated with project managers and UI/UX designers to create engaging and user-friendly themes. Created landing pages and ran A/B tests to increase engagement and conversion rates. Developed Shopify Plus themes with advanced features like custom calculators, bespoke ordering processes, and complex discounts using Shopify scripts.
Shopify & Shopify Plus Theme Developer at Fuelmade
June 1, 2021 - February 28, 2025Turn Figma mockups into high-performing Shopify and Shopify Plus themes, customize existing themes, collaborate with project managers, developers, and UI/UX designers to create user-friendly experiences. Focus on conversion optimization by creating landing pages and running A/B tests. Noteworthy projects include complex custom calculators and ordering processes, as well as sophisticated discount systems using Shopify scripts.
Shopify Theme Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021Developed highly-converting Shopify themes from mockups into fully functioning websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid. Adopted Webpack in Shopify theme development workflow for complex front-end apps. Created notable frontend applications and features including virtual try-on and frame quiz applications.
Shopify Theme Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021Developed highly-converting Shopify themes from mockups into fully functioning websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Liquid. Adopted Webpack into development workflows for handling large complex front-end applications. Delivered projects such as the Eyemagine virtual try-on front-end app and custom features for enhanced user experience.
Lead Web Developer and Co-Founder at Legibra
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Shaped technology services platform and innovated growth opportunities. Oversaw business operations including customer acquisition, project management, website design and development, quality assurance, and go-live transitions. Introduced tools like Trello, Slack, Bootstrap, and Git to improve collaboration, development speed, and workflow processes. Recruited and trained employees to foster a performance-focused environment. Created legacy CMS migration programs which improved developer productivity and reduced project delivery timelines. Developed continuous training programs to enhance staff skills and quality of deliveries.
Lead Web Developer and Co-Founder at Legibra
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Shaped technology services platform and innovated growth opportunities. Managed day-to-day business operations, customer acquisition, project management, website design and development, quality assurance, and go-live transitions. Introduced tools like Trello, Slack, and Git to improve workflow and collaboration. Spearheaded legacy CMS migration, boosting productivity and reduced delivery timelines. Developed continuous training programs to improve employee skills and project quality.
Ecommerce Web Developer at HTT Holidays and Incentives
October 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014Maintained and enhanced custom CMS with new functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Designed print and web assets for marketing initiatives. Coordinated with departments to maintain up-to-date website content. Introduced Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools to develop KPIs for digital marketing initiatives and optimized website technically for SEO improvements.
Ecommerce Web Developer at HTT Holidays and Incentives
October 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014Maintained custom CMS and developed new functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Designed print and web marketing assets. Ensured website content was up to date in collaboration with other departments. Introduced Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools to measure KPIs and improve digital marketing strategies. Applied on-page SEO to optimize site technical performance, increasing load speed and page indexing.
Lead Web Developer at Octopus ICT
April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011Led a team in delivering Joomla and WordPress websites. Refined client contracts to set clear deliverables and contingencies reducing scope creep by 100%. Introduced daily scrum meetings to enhance collaboration and project visibility, reducing risk of project failures.
Lead Web Developer at Octopus ICT
April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011Led a team of website developers and graphic designers delivering Joomla and WordPress sites nationally. Refined client engagement contracts to prevent scope creep. Introduced daily scrum meetings to improve collaboration, project tracking, and risk mitigation.
Web Developer at Octopus ICT
June 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011Designed and developed Joomla and WordPress website themes and custom plugins. Used agile methodologies to accelerate website customization while improving stakeholder management. Built a library of code snippets and design assets to increase productivity and teamwork.
Web Developer at Octopus ICT
June 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011Designed and developed Joomla and WordPress website themes and custom plugins. Used agile methodology to reduce delivery timelines and improved stakeholder management. Built a code and design asset library to boost team productivity and collaboration.
Junior Web Developer at Nairobi Web Space
October 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010Designed websites with Adobe Photoshop and developed Joomla CMS themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
Junior Web Developer at Nairobi Web Space
October 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010Designed websites using Adobe Photoshop and developed Joomla CMS themes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
Web Developer Intern at ICTvillage.com
June 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009Developed website design wireframes and converted them into HTML and CSS.
Web Developer Intern at ICTvillage.com
June 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009Developed website design wireframes and converted them into HTML and CSS.
Website Content Intern at Melting Pot Publications LTD
September 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Updated content on static and dynamic websites running on Joomla CMS.
Website Content Intern at Melting Pot Publications LTD
September 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Updated content on static and dynamic websites running on Joomla CMS.
Transcriber at ICTPARK.com
September 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Transcribed audio recordings of meetings into long-form text.
Transcriber at ICTPARK.com
September 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Transcribed audio recordings of meetings, translating them into long-form text.
Education
Bachelor of Science at University of Nairobi
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Bachelor of Science at University of Nairobi
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
Shopify Theme Development
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Shopify Business Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025The Shopify Sales Machine: Build Your Tribe
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Shopify Theme Development
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Shopify Business Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025The Shopify Sales Machine: Build Your Tribe
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
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