Phathutshedzo Given Rakhunwana

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I’m a Senior Web and Frontend Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining production web systems—especially React and TypeScript applications, WordPress/WooCommerce platforms, and API-driven…

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I’m a Senior Web and Frontend Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining production web systems—especially React and TypeScript applications, WordPress/WooCommerce platforms, and API-driven products. Since 2018, I’ve worked end-to-end across discovery, UI/UX planning, architecture, frontend and CMS development, integrations, testing, deployment, performance optimisation, and ongoing production support.

I enjoy owning systems that impact real customer journeys—checkout flows, lead capture, dashboards, and data-heavy web experiences. I’m comfortable both coding day-to-day and acting as a technical owner: translating requirements into scalable solutions, troubleshooting issues across UI/CMS/API/hosting layers, and continuously improving reliability, SEO, conversion performance, and user experience over time.

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Computers & Electronics
  • Retail
  • Other
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Government
  • Financial Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

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Projects · 6

Overview

This is my personal developer portfolio showcasing selected projects, technical capabilities, and real-world systems I’ve built across eCommerce, business platforms, and custom web applications.

Live site:
🔗 https://www.twine.net/signin

Purpose

The portfolio was designed to:

Present my technical stack clearly

Demonstrate clean UI/UX execution

Showcase commercial WordPress and WooCommerce builds

Highlight front-end performance and responsiveness

Provide recruiters and clients with quick insight into my system-level thinking

Technical Stack

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)

React.js

PHP

WordPress & WooCommerce

REST API integrations

Responsive mobile-first architecture

Key Focus Areas Demonstrated

Clean, structured component-based UI

Performance optimisation

Cross-device compatibility

Business-focused web development

Production-ready code standards

My Role

I was responsible for:

Full UI/UX design

Front-end architecture

Back-end integration

Deployment and optimisation

Full Stack Developer Portfolio – WordPress, WooCommerce & React Systems
  • Full Stack Developer
Bubblegum Fringe

Bubblegum Fringe is a vibrant and stylish e-commerce platform specializing in unique and trendy fashion accessories. The website offers a seamless shopping experience, featuring a wide array of products designed to add a playful and chic touch to any outfit. The goal was to create an engaging, user-friendly online store that reflects the brand's fun and fashionable aesthetic. Project URL: https://www.twine.net/signin Categories:e-Commerce Tools:Shopify, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript Client: Bubblegum Fringe webdesigner designer

  • eCommerce Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Web Designer
  • +1
Tee Print

TeePrint is a premier online platform specializing in custom t-shirt printing and personalized apparel. Our mission is to bring your designs to life with high-quality prints on a wide range of clothing items. As the Senior Web Developer, I was responsible for enhancing the user experience, optimizing the website's performance, and ensuring seamless functionality across all devices. Project URL: https://www.twine.net/signin Categories: e-Commerce Tools:Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Backend: PHP, MySQL, E-Commerce Platform: WooCommerce, Tools: WordPress, Adobe XD (for design), Git (for version control) Client: Tee Print webdesigner designer

  • eCommerce Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Web Developer
Oishi Sushi- Fresh, Delicious, and Delivered to Your Door

Welcome to Oishi, your premier online destination for fresh and delicious sushi delivered straight to your door in South Africa. At Oishi, we are passionate about providing our customers with the highest quality sushi, made from the freshest ingredients and crafted by skilled sushi chefs. Whether you're craving classic rolls, sashimi, or unique sushi creations, Oishi.co.za offers a diverse menu to satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy the convenience of our easy-to-use online ordering system and fast delivery service, bringing the exquisite flavours of sushi to the comfort of your home or office. Experience the taste of Oishi today!

  • Back-End Developer
  • Cloud Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • +1
MSC Sushi

MSC Sushi is a sophisticated restaurant website designed to showcase the delicious offerings and elegant ambience of MSC Sushi, a premier sushi restaurant. The website aims to attract food enthusiasts by providing a visually appealing, user-friendly interface where visitors can explore the menu, make reservations, and learn more about the restaurant's unique dining experience. Project URL: https://www.twine.net/signin Categories: Restaurants Tools:WordPress, Elementor, HTML5 & CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Google API Client: MSC Sushi Completed Date: December 20, 2022 Tags: Restaurant WordPress webdesigner HTML CSS Frontenddevelopment

  • eCommerce Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Web Designer
  • +1
Shopping At Mariska Pty Ltd

Shopping at Mariska is an elegant and user-friendly e-commerce website designed to offer a seamless shopping experience. The platform caters to a wide range of products, providing customers with an intuitive interface to browse, select, and purchase items effortlessly. The website integrates advanced features to enhance user engagement and streamline the purchasing process. Project URL: https://www.twine.net/signin Categories: e-Commerce Tools:WordPress, Elementor, HTML5 & CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React Client: Shopping At Mariska Completed Date : January 10, 2023 Tags : E-commerce, online shopping webdesigner designer

  • eCommerce Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Web Designer

Work experience· 11 roles

Digital Engagement Systems & Web Infrastructure Manager (Independent Contractor) · Arpin International Group, Inc.Aug 2026 – Present · 4 mos

Support international contractor engagement for Arpin Movers and FastPAC by owning digital infrastructure and customer-journey improvements across WordPress properties. Architect and maintain responsive WordPress campaign and service/route pages with a focus on performance and scalability. Build and optimise WordPress-to-HubSpot lead capture systems and conversion flows, integrating third-party applications and managing API connections between HubSpot and external lead providers. Handle deployment/production troubleshooting and continuously review SEO, UX, conversion, and analytics.

Senior Frontend / Web Engineer · Phakathi HoldingsSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Deliver React/Tailwind and WordPress-based frontend work including dashboards, landing pages, and business websites across group initiatives. Translate business/marketing requests into responsive, production-ready interfaces. Manage recurring operations such as releases, bug fixing, plugin/theme work, integration troubleshooting, content updates, performance and SEO improvements. Coordinate with design and business stakeholders while balancing urgent production fixes with campaign deadlines.

Senior Web Developer · Maevaux HouseNov 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos
Senior Web Developer · Maevaux House (Pty) LtdOct 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos
Senior Web Developer · Maevaux House Pty LtdOct 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos
E-commerce Manager/ Front-End Developer · Chavda InternationalMay 2022 – Nov 2022 · 7 mos
WordPress Developer / E-commerce Manager · Chavda International (Pty) LtdMay 2022 – Nov 2022 · 7 mos
WordPress Developer / E-commerce Manager · Chavda International Pty LtdMay 2022 – Nov 2022 · 7 mos

Education· 7

BSC in Computer Science · University of the People2023 – 2027
BSc in Computer Science · University of the People2023 – 2026
Grade 12 · Tshivhase Secondary School2015
BSc Computer Science (In Progress) · University of the People2023 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

Computer Graphics2020 – 2024
Computer Graphics2020
Web Development2030 – 2026
Computer Graphics (Certification)2020 – 2026

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