Hi, I'm Nelson Amaya, a senior full-stack WordPress engineer with 10+ years of WordPress experience and 15+ years in web development. I specialize in scalable theme and plugin development, API integrations, and performance optimizations. I translate design systems into responsive, accessible user experiences and collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to drive business growth. I'm passionate about accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and building robust, secure web platforms. I enjoy mentoring teammates and leading cross-functional initiatives to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

Nelson Amaya

Hi, I'm Nelson Amaya, a senior full-stack WordPress engineer with 10+ years of WordPress experience and 15+ years in web development. I specialize in scalable theme and plugin development, API integrations, and performance optimizations. I translate design systems into responsive, accessible user experiences and collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to drive business growth. I'm passionate about accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and building robust, secure web platforms. I enjoy mentoring teammates and leading cross-functional initiatives to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

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Hi, I’m Nelson Amaya, a senior full-stack WordPress engineer with 10+ years of WordPress experience and 15+ years in web development. I specialize in scalable theme and plugin development, API integrations, and performance optimizations. I translate design systems into responsive, accessible user experiences and collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to drive business growth.

I’m passionate about accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and building robust, secure web platforms. I enjoy mentoring teammates and leading cross-functional initiatives to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack WordPress Developer at Forte Group
July 1, 2021 - February 1, 2026
Developed enterprise-level WordPress platforms with custom themes and plugins. Implemented responsive HTML builds from Figma designs using WordPress templating systems. Built reusable components and scalable theme architectures across multiple websites. Collaborated with marketing, branding, and engineering teams to improve lead-generation experiences. Applied accessibility (ADA/WCAG) and SEO best practices across WordPress projects.
Tech Lead at ADK Group
November 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Led front-end architecture and accessibility standards across WordPress projects. Reviewed Git workflows, pull requests, and code quality across distributed teams. Coordinated development tasks using Agile / Scrum processes and Jira. Mentored developers and supported debugging, performance optimization, and code standards.
Lead WordPress Engineer at Nolte
April 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Architected scalable WordPress solutions including multi-site environments. Executed CI/CD workflows and code review practices for WordPress development. Built custom plugins and integrations with external APIs. Led front-end implementation based on Sketch/Figma design system specifications.
Senior WordPress Web Engineer at Nolte
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Architected scalable WordPress solutions across multi-site environments. Implemented CI/CD workflows and code review practices for WordPress development. Built custom plugins and integrations with external APIs. Led front-end implementation based on Sketch and design system specifications.
Freelance Full Stack WordPress Developer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Developed WordPress development projects including marketing websites and CMS platforms. Built custom plugins, theme features, and integrations with marketing tools.
Founder / Digital Production at Helice S.A.S
August 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015
Directed development of web platforms and digital marketing campaigns. Managed technical architecture, development teams, and project delivery.
Web / Multimedia Developer at HexChange
December 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
Designed and developed Web and Multimedia Applications (AS3), augmented reality, digital signage apps, touch-screen apps, web-oriented 3D modeling and animation.
Interactive Developer at Imagen Digital
July 1, 2009 - November 1, 2011
Developed Flash / ActionScript Web apps, desktop apps (widgets), augmented reality, Facebook apps and games. Trained by the company in project management.
Web / Multimedia Designer at Bidente Media
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
3D modeling, rendering and animation; Web, Flash/ActionScript design and development; Web/Flash project management; participated in audio-visual projects.
Technical Lead at ADK Group
November 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Led front-end architecture and accessibility standards across WordPress projects. Audited Git workflows, pull requests, and code quality across distributed teams. Coordinated development tasks using Agile/Scrum processes and Jira. Mentored developers and supported debugging, performance optimization, and code standards.
Freelance Full Stack WordPress Developer at Self-Employed / Freelance
May 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Developed WordPress development projects including marketing websites and CMS platforms. Built custom plugins, theme features, and integrations with marketing tools.
Founder / Digital Production at Hélice S.A.S
August 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015
Directed development of web platforms and digital marketing campaigns. Managed technical architecture, development teams, and project delivery.
Web, Multimedia and 3D Designer at Bidente Media
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
3D modeling, rendering and animation. Web, Flash / ActionScript design and development. Web, Flash / ActionScript project management. Participation in audiovisual projects.
Freelance Full Stack WordPress Developer at Freelance
May 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017
Developed WordPress projects including marketing sites and CMS platforms; built custom plugins and theme features; integrated with marketing tools.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia Engineering at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Multimedia Engineering at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Multimedia Engineering at Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

WCAG 2.0 Accessibility Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
WCAG 2.0 Accessibility
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
WCAG 2.0 Accessibility
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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