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I’m a senior WordPress and full-stack developer with ten years of professional experience delivering dynamic, responsive web platforms. I design scalable architectures and build custom plugins, headless WordPress frontends, and API integrations to empower teams and customers. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments, turning business goals into elegant technical solutions. I’m passionate about performance, security, and maintainable code, and I mentor peers to grow as confident developers.…I’m a senior WordPress and full-stack developer with ten years of professional experience delivering dynamic, responsive web platforms. I design scalable architectures and build custom plugins, headless WordPress frontends, and API integrations to empower teams and customers. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments, turning business goals into elegant technical solutions. I’m passionate about performance, security, and maintainable code, and I mentor peers to grow as confident developers.

Riku Vainio

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Developer, +2

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I’m a senior WordPress and full-stack developer with ten years of professional experience delivering dynamic, responsive web platforms. I design scalable architectures and build custom plugins, headless WordPress frontends, and API integrations to empower teams and customers. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments, turning business goals into elegant technical solutions. I’m passionate about performance, security, and maintainable code, and I mentor peers to grow as confident developers.…I’m a senior WordPress and full-stack developer with ten years of professional experience delivering dynamic, responsive web platforms. I design scalable architectures and build custom plugins, headless WordPress frontends, and API integrations to empower teams and customers. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments, turning business goals into elegant technical solutions. I’m passionate about performance, security, and maintainable code, and I mentor peers to grow as confident developers.

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I’m a senior WordPress and full-stack developer with ten years of professional experience delivering dynamic, responsive web platforms. I design scalable architectures and build custom plugins, headless WordPress frontends, and API integrations to empower teams and customers.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments, turning business goals into elegant technical solutions. I’m passionate about performance, security, and maintainable code, and I mentor peers to grow as confident developers.

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Work Experience

Senior WordPress Developer at Netlight Consulting

August 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025

Designed and implemented headless WordPress architecture integrated with React 17 and GraphQL to support a high-traffic golf course booking platform. Built and maintained custom WordPress plugins enabling real-time integration with third-party reservation and payment services. Implemented scalable caching with Redis and CloudFront to reduce latency. Refactored legacy PHP templates into reusable Gutenberg blocks with modular CSS. Led cross-functional collaboration on seasonal campaigns. Created multi-environment CI/CD in GitLab for automated testing and deployment. Integrated AI-powered analytics dashboards using Python and scikit-learn to track content engagement. Mentored junior developers and conducted performance audits.

Senior WordPress Developer at Loihde

August 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025

Led modernization of client portals from traditional WordPress to React-based headless environments. Built and maintained custom WordPress plugins and Gutenberg blocks to support dynamic marketing and analytics features. Designed AI-based personalization modules using TensorFlow to recommend golf course packages and optimize pricing strategies. Implemented GraphQL endpoints to enhance data communication between React frontends and WordPress backends. Standardized development with Docker-based local environments and introduced TypeScript. Coordinated with product managers to develop real-time booking interfaces connected to MySQL and Redis. Delivered a fully responsive UI with CSS Modules and PostCSS; developed automated tests with Jest and PHPUnit; produced documentation and training for client teams.

Junior Full-Stack Developer at Vincit Oyj

February 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025

Developed and maintained high-traffic WordPress and Laravel-based web applications for SaaS platforms. Implemented front-end features with React and Vue.js for data visualization dashboards. Created RESTful APIs and integrated them with external CRM and booking systems using PHP and Node.js. Managed Git workflows and introduced branching strategies to improve deployment speed. Built automated CI pipelines for WordPress project delivery. Collaborated with UI/UX teams to translate design mockups into reusable theme components. Optimized MySQL queries and added Redis caching for backend responsiveness.

Junior Backend Developer at Nium

March 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025

Developed backend services using PHP and Node.js for payment and financial transaction platforms. Integrated WordPress-powered dashboards for administrative reporting and API monitoring. Designed and maintained MySQL databases for transaction storage and audit logging. Built secure REST APIs supporting international payment gateway integration. Participated in migrating backend monolithic architecture to modular services for scalability. Implemented testing automation pipelines with PHPUnit and Jenkins. Supported API versioning and semantic release management across multiple backend products.