I'm Michael Hwan, a Senior Full Stack Developer specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce with 7+ years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable web solutions. I have led high-traffic WordPress and WooCommerce platforms, built custom themes and plugins, and optimized performance to support 300K–2M+ monthly users. I thrive in fast-paced, remote Agile environments and enjoy collaborating with designers and product teams to translate designs into robust, maintainable web experiences. My strengths span full-stack development, API integrations, and modern development workflows, from automated deployments to component-based front-end systems. I excel at delivering reliable, scalable solutions that empower clients to manage content and commerce efficiently while achieving top performance and accessibility.

Michael Hwan

I'm Michael Hwan, a Senior Full Stack Developer specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce with 7+ years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable web solutions. I have led high-traffic WordPress and WooCommerce platforms, built custom themes and plugins, and optimized performance to support 300K–2M+ monthly users. I thrive in fast-paced, remote Agile environments and enjoy collaborating with designers and product teams to translate designs into robust, maintainable web experiences. My strengths span full-stack development, API integrations, and modern development workflows, from automated deployments to component-based front-end systems. I excel at delivering reliable, scalable solutions that empower clients to manage content and commerce efficiently while achieving top performance and accessibility.

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I’m Michael Hwan, a Senior Full Stack Developer specializing in WordPress and WooCommerce with 7+ years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable web solutions. I have led high-traffic WordPress and WooCommerce platforms, built custom themes and plugins, and optimized performance to support 300K–2M+ monthly users. I thrive in fast-paced, remote Agile environments and enjoy collaborating with designers and product teams to translate designs into robust, maintainable web experiences.

My strengths span full-stack development, API integrations, and modern development workflows, from automated deployments to component-based front-end systems. I excel at delivering reliable, scalable solutions that empower clients to manage content and commerce efficiently while achieving top performance and accessibility.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Work Experience

WordPress Specialist at Pushcrankpress
September 1, 2022 - Present
Led development and maintenance of high-traffic WordPress and WooCommerce platforms supporting 300K–2M+ monthly users, ensuring scalability and uptime. Architected and implemented custom WordPress themes and plugins, built reusable component-based systems across multiple WordPress sites, and integrated Stripe, CRM systems, shipping, marketing, and analytics via REST APIs and webhooks. Designed and deployed automation workflows with Zapier for payment-triggered onboarding, CRM updates, and document workflows. Developed React-based UI components integrated into WordPress for dynamic front-end experiences, and optimized performance using Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, asset optimization, and caching strategies (Redis, CDN via Cloudflare). Conducted code reviews, enforced coding standards, and collaborated with designers/product teams to translate Figma/Sketch designs into pixel-perfect WordPress implementations. Troubleshot production issues, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and managed mul
Web Developer at AMCO Auto parts LLC
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Developed custom WordPress websites using PHP-based MVC architecture, avoiding page builders for performance and flexibility. Built and maintained scalable WordPress systems across 20+ client websites, created custom themes/templates/reusable components, and integrated Node.js/React applications into WordPress via REST APIs for advanced subscription and dynamic features. Designed and optimized MySQL database structures and queries, delivering enterprise-grade solutions (including a large logistics company website and government-presented platform), and improved page load speeds and SEO through minification, caching, and image optimization. Ensured cross-browser compatibility and responsive design, collaborating with cross-functional teams using Git, Agile workflows, and task management tools. Troubleshot and fixed bugs to reduce downtime and improve user experience. Maintained plugin updates, security patches, and deployment processes to ensure long-term site health and security compli

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at UC Stanta Barbara
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment