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Hi, I’m Ivan Samokish, a WordPress and web development professional with a passion for performance, UX, and scalable solutions. I build fast WordPress sites, custom plugins, and Shopify features, translating Figma/PSD designs into production-ready code while keeping SEO, security, and accessibility in mind. Based in Calgary, I collaborate with Canadian and US-based clients, working remotely to deliver projects on time, communicate with cross-functional teams, and drive digital transformation through practical strategy like CDAP. When I’m not coding, I enjoy learning new technologies and mentoring teams to achieve reliable, measurable results.…Hi, I’m Ivan Samokish, a WordPress and web development professional with a passion for performance, UX, and scalable solutions. I build fast WordPress sites, custom plugins, and Shopify features, translating Figma/PSD designs into production-ready code while keeping SEO, security, and accessibility in mind. Based in Calgary, I collaborate with Canadian and US-based clients, working remotely to deliver projects on time, communicate with cross-functional teams, and drive digital transformation through practical strategy like CDAP. When I’m not coding, I enjoy learning new technologies and mentoring teams to achieve reliable, measurable results.

Ivan Samokish

Web Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m Ivan Samokish, a WordPress and web development professional with a passion for performance, UX, and scalable solutions. I build fast WordPress sites, custom plugins, and Shopify features, translating Figma/PSD designs into production-ready code while keeping SEO, security, and accessibility in mind. Based in Calgary, I collaborate with Canadian and US-based clients, working remotely to deliver projects on time, communicate with cross-functional teams, and drive digital transformation through practical strategy like CDAP. When I’m not coding, I enjoy learning new technologies and mentoring teams to achieve reliable, measurable results.…Hi, I’m Ivan Samokish, a WordPress and web development professional with a passion for performance, UX, and scalable solutions. I build fast WordPress sites, custom plugins, and Shopify features, translating Figma/PSD designs into production-ready code while keeping SEO, security, and accessibility in mind. Based in Calgary, I collaborate with Canadian and US-based clients, working remotely to deliver projects on time, communicate with cross-functional teams, and drive digital transformation through practical strategy like CDAP. When I’m not coding, I enjoy learning new technologies and mentoring teams to achieve reliable, measurable results.

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Hi, I’m Ivan Samokish, a WordPress and web development professional with a passion for performance, UX, and scalable solutions. I build fast WordPress sites, custom plugins, and Shopify features, translating Figma/PSD designs into production-ready code while keeping SEO, security, and accessibility in mind.

Based in Calgary, I collaborate with Canadian and US-based clients, working remotely to deliver projects on time, communicate with cross-functional teams, and drive digital transformation through practical strategy like CDAP. When I’m not coding, I enjoy learning new technologies and mentoring teams to achieve reliable, measurable results.

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Work Experience

WordPress Developer at AmpedVisibility

January 1, 2024 - Present

Develop WordPress websites based on Figma designs with a focus on performance, UX, and scalability; provide ongoing updates, bug fixes, and troubleshooting for client websites; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope; implement technical SEO tactics and security-hardening best practices. AmpedVisibility specializes in SEO and web development for small and medium businesses, offering keyword research, content creation, and technical solutions to increase traffic and sales.

WordPress Developer at Samokish

October 1, 2023 - Present

Contract development studio partnering with clients in Canada and the US to deliver tailored WordPress and Shopify solutions; build custom WordPress websites (front and back-end), plugins, and integrations based on client requirements; provide technical support and address issues or bugs efficiently for multiple clients; develop custom Shopify features, implement third-party apps, and translate Figma / PSD to production.

CDAP Digital Advisor Senior Partner at LeanMindz

January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

LeanMindz delivers comprehensive Canadian Digital Adoption Plan (CDAP) strategies and guidance to accelerate business technology modernization; advised clients on digital transformation strategies as per Canadian Digital Adoption Plan guidelines; developed and delivered full digital adoption strategy reports, supporting technology enhancement.

Senior Developer at Over The Top SEO

June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Developed and maintained lead generation website networks for the crypto industry, primarily using WordPress and custom HTML/CSS/JS stacks; supported optimization and troubleshooting of landing pages and marketing funnels.

Technical Project Manager at 1Digital Agency

May 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Managed multiple technical projects from planning to delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets were met; oversaw workflow assessment, task breakdown, and stakeholder communication to keep teams aligned.

Senior Developer at Over The Top SEO

August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2021

Developed custom WordPress solutions and collaborated with designers and marketers to launch high-performing websites; led remote teams and projects; provided technical direction for ongoing client website improvements; drove web performance, accessibility, and implemented security and SEO best practices.