Senior WordPress/PHP developer with 15+ years of experience building custom plugins, API integrations, ecommerce workflows, and backend tools for agencies, internal teams, and direct clients. I am comfortable working independently, embedded with teams, white-label for agencies, or client-facing when needed.…

Tommy Day

Senior WordPress/PHP developer with 15+ years of experience building custom plugins, API integrations, ecommerce workflows, and backend tools for agencies, internal teams, and direct clients. I am comfortable working independently, embedded with teams, white-label for agencies, or client-facing when needed.…

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Senior WordPress/PHP developer with 15+ years of experience building custom plugins, API integrations, ecommerce workflows, and backend tools for agencies, internal teams, and direct clients. I am comfortable working independently, embedded with teams, white-label for agencies, or client-facing when needed.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
PHP
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
Stripe
Expert
Shopify
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior WordPress/PHP Developer at WP Indy / Independent WordPress & PHP Developer
October 1, 2009 - Present
Long-running freelance and contract development practice focused on custom WordPress plugins, API integrations, WooCommerce workflows, ecommerce customizations, backend troubleshooting, CMS architecture, and white-label technical implementation. Partner with agencies and internal teams as a senior subcontract developer, including white-label work, client-facing calls, technical documentation, and project handoff. Develop API-connected WordPress systems involving ecommerce platforms, CRMs, product catalogs, search tools, payment systems, and custom data workflows. Debug, refactor, and stabilize inherited WordPress builds with performance, maintainability, and long-term client usability in mind.
Senior Software Developer at Maestro Learning
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Sole web developer for an e-learning company, managing internal and client-facing WordPress development, integrations, maintenance, and technical strategy. Built custom WordPress plugins and API integrations, including a WooCommerce extension connected to Maestro’s Loop e-learning platform. Developed and maintained custom ACF-based editing systems, marketing sites, integrations, and backend tools across multiple properties. Continued as a retained contractor after company restructuring to support ongoing website, plugin, integration, and maintenance needs.
Web Developer at Milesherndon
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Developed custom WordPress and Craft CMS websites for mid-size and enterprise clients in a full-service agency environment. Built flexible CMS architectures using custom post types, ACF, Gutenberg/editor workflows, and bespoke frontend templates. Collaborated with designers, strategists, and stakeholders to translate custom designs into maintainable, client-editable websites.
Co-founder & Lead Developer at Whirl Sites
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Co-founded and operated a subscription-based WordPress website service for small businesses and organizations. Built custom themes, internal tooling, member/client management workflows, and long-term support systems. Managed technical delivery, maintenance processes, and client implementation across recurring website accounts.

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Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail
    paper WP Indy - My Freelance Site

    Long-running freelance and contract development practice serving agencies, designers, internal teams, and direct clients. Focused on custom WordPress plugins, API integrations, WooCommerce workflows, ecommerce customizations, backend troubleshooting, CMS architecture, and white-label technical implementation.

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    paper Commerce7 + WordPress integration for St. Julian Winery

    Built a custom Commerce7-to-WordPress integration for St. Julian Winery, syncing product data, club functionality, event tickets, storefront content, and ecommerce templates into a faster, more flexible WordPress frontend. The implementation uses a local JSON catalog to reduce database queries and support a high-performance shopping experience.

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