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Eric Mutema

WordPress Developer and Technical Project Manager

9+ years building fast, reliable websites and apps, from WordPress and WooCommerce to Laravel, Drupal and Next.js.

01About

I build fast, dependable websites and apps, and I run the projects that ship them.

I'm a WordPress developer and technical project manager with over 9 years of WordPress experience and 5 years in web-focused customer support. I build custom themes, plugins, WooCommerce stores and API integrations, and I also work with PHP, Laravel and Drupal, and with Next.js, React, React Native and TypeScript for web and mobile apps.

At a WordPress development agency, I design custom solutions, run zero-downtime migrations for high-traffic sites and build in-house plugins that make client operations easier. Before that, I looked after 50+ client sites at a digital agency and led digital content strategy for a major African news platform.

I manage projects with Agile methods, from scoping and planning through code review, launch and ongoing support.

Highlights

  • 40%average performance gain on client sites
  • 45%faster load times across 50+ sites, at 99.9% uptime
  • 30%better team code quality after introducing code review
  • 60%organic traffic growth from SEO for a news platform
  • 98%client satisfaction rate

Skills

CMS and e-commerce
WordPress, WooCommerce, Drupal, custom themes and plugins, Gutenberg, Elementor
Back end
PHP, Laravel, REST API integrations, Firebase, WP-CLI
Front end and apps
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS
Project management
Agile delivery, scoping and estimates, code review, site migrations, client communication, team leadership
Performance and growth
Speed optimization, uptime monitoring, technical SEO, AI-assisted development

02Selected work

  • Global Atlanta

    Migrated a 30-year-old international business publication from Newspack to a custom GeneratePress build.

    • WordPress
    • GeneratePress
    • The Events Calendar
    • Paid Memberships Pro
    • Kinsta
    • Cloudflare
    Live site

  • Safari AI

    AI safari itinerary builder and travel CRM for tour operators, agents and travellers.

    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
    • Firebase
    • Google Gemini
    • Stripe
    • Tailwind CSS
    • AI-assisted development
    Live site

  • Drinkmates

    Social app for going out: find drinking buddies, join nearby events, share locations and split the bill.

    • React Native
    • Expo
    • Next.js
    • Supabase
    • PostgreSQL
    • AI-assisted development
    Live site

  • JFCS Adoption Connection

    Custom templates and structured content for the open-adoption agency of Jewish Family and Children's Services.

    • WordPress
    • PHP
    • Elementor Pro
    • Meta Box
    • Kinsta
    Live site

  • Heritage Hills

    Membership, email and store work, plus an MCP server, for a historic district preservation nonprofit in Oklahoma City.

    • WordPress
    • WooCommerce Memberships
    • WooCommerce Subscriptions
    • MCP
    • GoDaddy
    Live site

  • WooCommerce Subscription Date Manager Pro

    Plugin to bulk update WooCommerce subscription payment dates with filters and logging.

    • WordPress
    • WooCommerce Subscriptions
    • PHP
    • JavaScript
    View repo

  • Adriana Cowdin

    Fixed subscription renewals and built cart recovery for an author and coach's WooCommerce store.

    • WordPress
    • WooCommerce
    • WP Swings Subscriptions
    • PHP
    • SiteGround
    Live site

  • Media Ace Advisors

    Business website for a media advisory firm.

    • WordPress
    • WooCommerce

  • Palacina

    Website for a luxury hotel and serviced apartments in Nairobi.

    • Laravel
    • PHP
    • Bootstrap
    • jQuery

  • Safari Game Portfolio

    Game-style WordPress portfolio theme with custom blocks, post types and a JS game engine.

    • WordPress
    • PHP
    • Gutenberg Blocks
    • JavaScript
    • WP-CLI
    View repo

03Contact

Have a project in mind, or a site that needs care? Let's talk.