Gabi Schiopu

Frontend Developer / Designer

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About

Highly accomplished Frontend Developer and Designer with over a decade of experience creating intuitive, high-performance web applications and digital experiences. Expert in React, WordPress, and modern web technologies, with a proven track record of translating complex designs into robust, user-centric solutions. Passionate about driving full-stack development, optimizing user interfaces, and contributing to scalable design systems.

Work Experience

Frontend Developer / Designer

Freelance & Personal Projects

Jan 2014 - May 2024

Led end-to-end design and full-stack development for diverse web applications and client projects, delivering tailored digital solutions.

  • Designed and implemented 'Wateronmars,' a full-stack React application for condominium water consumption management, integrating Context API, Tailwind, MongoDB Atlas, and Clerk Auth for comprehensive functionality.
  • Led the design and WordPress development of the foundational website for Raw Labs, a data company, establishing their initial online presence and data presentation capabilities.
  • Developed a dynamic Weather Widget component using React, seamlessly integrating OpenWeatherMap API data for real-time weather and forecast display.

Frontend and WordPress Developer

Dekode Interaktiv

Aug 2021 - Nov 2023

As a Frontend and WordPress Developer at Dekode Interaktiv, drove full-stack development for mid-size WordPress projects, translating complex designs into robust frontend code and implementing custom Gutenberg blocks.

  • Developed custom Gutenberg Blocks for Mollie.com using React and WordPress REST API, ensuring high-quality implementation through comprehensive QA and bug fixing.
  • Executed full-stack development for the Avinodegroup Academy-Paynode WordPress subsite, delivering a comprehensive and functional platform.
  • Contributed to Mentalhelse.no by developing custom Gutenberg Blocks and implementing diverse WordPress functionalities to enhance user experience and content management.
  • Led full-stack development for Mentaltperspektiv.no, serving as the primary developer and managing approximately 85% of all development tasks from design translation to deployment.
  • Developed custom Gutenberg Blocks for Promon.co, ensuring design fidelity and functionality through rigorous QA and bug fixing processes.

Frontend Developer / Designer

OnApp.com

Oct 2016 - Jul 2021

As a Frontend Developer and Designer at OnApp.com, contributed to the company's design system, led frontend development, and delivered impactful UX/UI solutions for web and application projects.

  • Contributed significantly to the company Design System, developing reusable components with Figma, React, Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 to streamline design and development workflows.
  • Collaborated on establishing frontend coding standards and guidelines, enhancing code quality, maintainability, and team efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough interface and component testing, along with comprehensive code reviews, to ensure robust and high-performance frontend solutions.
  • Executed design and WordPress development for various company websites, landing pages, and marketing campaigns, driving enhanced online presence and user engagement.
  • Provided expert UX/UI design for internal tools, new product applications, and company websites, focusing on intuitive user experiences and accessibility.

Senior Web Designer / Developer

WWWH LLC

Oct 2009 - Aug 2016

As a Senior Web Designer and Developer at WWWH LLC, led diverse projects spanning company website design, internal application development, and the creation of highly-acclaimed WordPress themes.

  • Designed and developed over 10 WordPress themes, achieving recognition with features on SmashingMagazine.com and other prominent WP-related sites, significantly boosting brand visibility.
  • Served as the lead designer for the comprehensive company website redesign, including A/B testing and subsequent iterations, and successfully executed the full redesign of the user admin interface.
  • Managed multiple concurrent design and development projects, encompassing new product websites, online marketing visuals, and internal web applications, from initial design to front-end mockups.

Education

Electronics and Telecommunication

Electronics and Telecommunication University

Sep 2005 - Jun 2009

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3 (SCSS, PostCSS, CSS Modules)
  • TailwindCSS
  • PHP
  • NextJS

Web Development & CMS

  • WordPress
  • Gutenberg Blocks
  • WordPress REST API
  • Full-stack Development

Design & UI/UX

  • Web Design
  • UI Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • UX/UI Design
  • Design Systems

Tools & Methodologies

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Jira
  • Trello
  • Jest
  • Vitest Testing
  • Code Reviews
  • A/B Testing

Databases & APIs

  • MongoDB Atlas
  • Context API
  • OpenWeatherMap API