I act not only as a developer but as a technical partner, shaping long-term product and infrastructure strategy. My experience covers building teams, defining architectures, and aligning technology with business goals.
SERHII ROHACHOV
YOUR GO-TO WEB DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL BRANDING PARTNER
Senior Full Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience in WordPress, custom web applications, and scalable cloud-based platforms. Expert in building high-performance, secure, and SEO-optimized digital solutions for businesses across industries — from news portals and e-commerce platforms to enterprise-grade applications.
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Expertise
From Vision to Execution
CTO-Level Skills:
- Designing digital transformation roadmaps.
- Leading cross-functional teams (dev, design, DevOps, QA).
- Implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies for delivery at scale.
- Translating complex technical solutions into business value for stakeholders.
- Vendor and technology stack selection for enterprise systems.
Code With Architecture in Mind
I bridge back-end logic, APIs, and front-end interfaces into seamless ecosystems.
Languages & Tools:
- Back-End: PHP (OOP, modern frameworks), Node.js, Python, SQL/MySQL/PostgreSQL.
- Front-End: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React.js, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap.
- APIs: REST, GraphQL, Webhooks.
- Automation & Scripting: Bash, Python.
Commerce as a System, Not Just a Store
I design e-commerce ecosystems where payment, logistics, CRM, and marketing tools are integrated into one seamless engine.
Key Competencies:
- Multi-vendor marketplaces.
- Subscription and membership platforms.
- Advanced checkout flows with payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Klarna, Mollie).
- ERP, CRM, and marketing automation integration (HubSpot, Salesforce, Klaviyo).
Enterprise-Grade CMS & Commerce
With a decade of experience, I have transformed WordPress and Shopify into enterprise-grade platforms capable of supporting millions of users, complex business workflows, and global-scale operations. My focus is on building secure, scalable, and high-performing ecosystems for content and commerce.
Strong Skills:
- WordPress VIP development: custom MU-plugins, optimized themes, strict coding standards.
- Shopify Plus engineering: private apps, advanced Liquid customization, API-driven integrations.
- Multisite, multi-currency, multilingual platforms with complex tax & logistics rules.
- Advanced WooCommerce setups with subscriptions, payments, ERP/CRM integrations.
- API-first architecture using REST & GraphQL.
- Zero-downtime migrations and enterprise re-platforming projects.
WordPress VIP:
- Enterprise-grade hosting and infrastructure for global-scale platforms.
- Optimized workflows with advanced caching, CDN, and CI/CD integration.
- Custom plugin development for VIP environments with strict coding standards.
- Security-first architecture with vulnerability audits, monitoring, and compliance.
- Migration of high-traffic news portals and media platforms to VIP infrastructure.
Shopify Plus:
- Building and scaling enterprise e-commerce ecosystems on Shopify Plus.
- Custom Liquid themes, private apps, and API-driven integrations.
- Multi-currency, multi-region setups with complex tax and shipping rules.
- Headless Shopify with React/Next.js frontends for performance and flexibility.
- Deep integrations with ERP, CRM, and marketing automation (Salesforce, HubSpot, Klaviyo).
- Advanced commerce features: subscription systems, wholesale portals, omnichannel sales.
Automated, Scalable, Reliable
I specialize in architecting cloud-native, DevOps-driven environments that empower fast iteration, continuous delivery, and global scalability. My work ensures that infrastructures are automated, observable, and resilient under heavy load.
STRONG SKILLS:
- CI/CD automation with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines.
- Docker & Kubernetes orchestration with Helm for multi-node clusters.
- Infrastructure as Code using Terraform & Ansible.
- Multi-cloud architectures across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
- Monitoring & observability with ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic.
- Disaster recovery and failover strategies with multi-region backups.
Cloud Platforms:
- AWS: EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, ECS, Lambda.
- Google Cloud: App Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage.
- Azure: VMs, Functions, Blob Storage.
Automation & Monitoring:
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform/Ansible.
- CI/CD pipelines integrated with test automation.
- Proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting (ELK, Grafana, New Relic).
- Scaling strategies with load balancing and auto-scaling groups.
Building Trust Into Systems
Security is not an add-on, it’s part of the architecture. I implement proactive measures to ensure compliance, resilience, and trust.
Security Skills:
- WordPress & Shopify hardening (PCI DSS, GDPR, OWASP compliance).
- Cloudflare WAF, Sucuri, firewalls, intrusion detection systems.
- Secure authentication (JWT, OAuth2, 2FA, SSO).
- Penetration testing & vulnerability scans.
- Disaster recovery planning and incident response protocols.
User Experience as a Growth Driver
A platform succeeds only if people enjoy using it. I combine engineering with user-centered design to create frictionless experiences.
Key Competencies:
- UX/UI prototyping with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
- Conversion-centered design for e-commerce and SaaS.
- Accessibility-first interfaces (WCAG compliance).
- Brand identity alignment with modern UI systems.
Intelligent Systems for Modern Business
I build AI-driven automation systems that replace repetitive manual tasks with intelligent, self-learning workflows. My goal is to streamline operations, reduce costs, and let teams focus on high-value creative or strategic work.
FOCUS ON AI-POWERED AUTOMATION:
- Process Automation: Integrating AI agents to handle routine workflows — from customer onboarding and support tickets to HR approvals and finance reporting.
- Document & Data Automation: AI systems for automatic document parsing, classification, and extraction of structured data from invoices, contracts, and reports.
- Workflow Orchestration: Connecting AI models with APIs and business tools (CRM, ERP, CMS) to create end-to-end automated pipelines.
- Decision Automation: Predictive models that automate pricing, inventory planning, fraud detection, and lead scoring.
- Content Operations: Automating large-scale content creation, tagging, translation, and publishing flows.
STRONG SKILLS IN AI AUTOMATION:
- AI frameworks: OpenAI GPT, LangChain, Hugging Face, custom fine-tuning.
- Automation Platforms: Building custom AI integrations with Zapier, Make, n8n, Airflow.
- Agent Systems: Designing autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, task execution, and collaboration.
- Data Workflows: Automating data cleaning, enrichment, and analytics pipelines with Python (pandas, scikit-learn basics).
- Multimodal AI: Combining text, image, and structured data for advanced automation scenarios.
AI IN E-COMMERCE AUTOMATION:
- Personalized Recommendations at Scale: Automatically adjusting catalogs and offers for every customer.
- Dynamic Pricing Engines: AI that continuously recalculates prices based on demand, seasonality, and competitor activity.
- Automated Customer Support: AI agents that handle FAQs, complaints, returns, and escalations 24/7.
- Marketing Automation: AI-driven campaigns with personalized emails, product suggestions, and targeted ad creatives.
AI IN MEDIA & PUBLISHING AUTOMATION:
- Smart Editorial Pipelines: Automatic tagging, categorization, and SEO metadata generation.
- Content Summarization & Translation: Real-time automated workflows for multilingual publishing.
- Reader Personalization: Recommendation engines that adapt feeds to each user’s interests.
- Content Lifecycle Automation: From generation (AI copy, images, video snippets) to publishing and performance monitoring.
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Experience
2023 – 2025
Whales Marketing
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Led custom WordPress development, DevOps infrastructure, and growth-focused digital products for a global marketing agency.
2022 – 2023
MRM
Senior Developer
Delivered fast-paced projects for top agencies, focusing on custom functionality, performance, and cross-team collaboration.
2021 – 2022
Isadora Agency
Senior Developer
Delivered fast-paced projects for top agencies, focusing on custom functionality, performance, and cross-team collaboration.
2019 – 2023
Zaborona Media
Full Stack Developer
Developed and optimized a major news platform with secure APIs, responsive UI, and performance-driven architecture.
2019 – 2021
Innohub Group
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Built scalable business platforms with full-stack solutions and cloud deployment across multiple industries.
2019 – 2021
Data Strategy Lab
Full Stack Engineer
Created data-driven dashboards and backend systems for enterprise-level analytics and decision-making.
2015 – 2019
Innovizo
Full Stack Developer
Designed and deployed modern web applications with emphasis on speed, security, and UX.
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Cases
E-Commerce / Online Stores
Websites aimed at selling products or services:
- purblack.com — health supplements
- coatedsilver.com — silver supplements
- gudbags.com — sustainable bags
- pogo.com.ua — urban accessories
- aqyarceramics.com — handmade ceramics
News / Media Portals
News websites or independent media outlets:
- entrevue.fr — French tabloid
- zaborona.com — independent Ukrainian media
Personal Brand / Portfolio
Websites dedicated to personal brands, professionals, or artists:
- marianashafro.com — personal brand
- kulievaemilia.com — portrait and fashion photographer
Corporate / SaaS / Tech / Business
Websites for companies, services, agencies, or business platforms:
- appen.com — AI data provider (SaaS / Tech)
- materialsin.com — creative studio
- ymageworks.com — image editing service
- theesportsads.co — esports marketing platform
- archviz.world — architectural visualization
- hata.in.ua — real estate platform
- indigo.co.ua — Ukrainian HR agency
- gidni.club — youth initiative / community website