Hi, I’m Tonny Luganda, a software engineer specializing in Shopify Plus storefronts, headless commerce, and frontend/backend development. I partner with product, design, and engineering teams to architect scalable storefronts, optimize performance, and deliver rich user experiences. I have a track record of integrating data sources via REST and GraphQL, implementing Shopify features like Checkout Extensibility, Functions, and Flow, and improving Core Web Vitals. I enjoy writing maintainable code, improving SEO/CRO, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software.

Tonny Luganda

Hi, I’m Tonny Luganda, a software engineer specializing in Shopify Plus storefronts, headless commerce, and frontend/backend development. I partner with product, design, and engineering teams to architect scalable storefronts, optimize performance, and deliver rich user experiences. I have a track record of integrating data sources via REST and GraphQL, implementing Shopify features like Checkout Extensibility, Functions, and Flow, and improving Core Web Vitals. I enjoy writing maintainable code, improving SEO/CRO, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software.

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Hi, I’m Tonny Luganda, a software engineer specializing in Shopify Plus storefronts, headless commerce, and frontend/backend development. I partner with product, design, and engineering teams to architect scalable storefronts, optimize performance, and deliver rich user experiences.
I have a track record of integrating data sources via REST and GraphQL, implementing Shopify features like Checkout Extensibility, Functions, and Flow, and improving Core Web Vitals. I enjoy writing maintainable code, improving SEO/CRO, and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Shopify Consultant at American Kennel Club (AKC)
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Redesigned collections and search results pages based on modern UX designs; implemented advanced SEO techniques and performance optimizations, raising conversion rates and rankings. Overhauled customer email workflows and provided ongoing maintenance documentation.
Software Engineer (Shopify +) at Blue Acorn iCi
July 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Designed and implemented a scalable Shopify Plus checkout extensibility application (Remix.js + GraphQL with Storefront API), improving checkout performance and UX. Implemented GA4/Adobe Analytics integrations and automated data retrieval across stores.
Ecommerce Shopify Specialist at Wholesale Fashion Couture
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Led migration from BigCommerce to Shopify, migrating over 10,000 product variants and optimizing store architecture. Built Shopify components, managed product catalogs, and integrated digital marketing channels.
Shopify Developer (Freelance) at Upwork
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Developed over 15 custom Shopify stores; built bespoke themes with Liquid and Storefront API extensions; integrated third-party apps and APIs to enhance functionality and streamline operations.
Graphic Designer at Wave Media Graphics Ltd.
October 1, 2013 - November 1, 2017
Created on-brand graphics for retail merchandising, product packaging, and marketing materials; led campaign visuals from concept to production and mentored junior designers.

Education

Associate Computer Science at Los Angeles Valley College
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting and Finance at Uganda Martyrs University
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
November 1, 2023 - June 6, 2026
Liquid Storefronts for Theme Developers Certification
April 1, 2024 - June 6, 2026
Graph Developer Apollo GraphQL
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services