# Jonathan Aquarone > Lead WordPress Developer Engineer | AI Enablement | MarTech | Email & CRM Integrations | SEO Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jonathanaquarone Highly experienced WordPress Developer with 6+ years of experience specializing in custom theme development, API integrations, and full website builds. Extensive expertise in managing complex WordPress projects across multiple industries, delivering seamless front-end and back-end solutions. Proven track record of optimizing website performance, user experience, and conversion rates. Leveraging expertise in modern frontend frameworks including React alongside a strong foundation in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital products. ## Work Experience ### Lead Wordpress Engineer @ EducationDynamics Jan 2026 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area ### Wordpress & Marketing Technology Developer @ Akkodis Jan 2025 – Present | New York, New York, United States SUDS Creative (a DRB Company) via Akkodis Building marketing automation and digital infrastructure for SUDS Creative, the car wash industry's leading full-service marketing agency. Contracted through Akkodis, a global digital engineering leader recognized as a 2025 Leader in Everest Group's U.S. IT and Engineering PEAK Matrix. Tech Stack WordPress | PHP/Laravel | MySQL | MJML | Unbounce | ActiveCampaign | Cloudflare | DigitalOcean | Docker Key Deliverables * Architected n8n automation workflows integrating Claude API agents with Figma MCP server to streamline email development, automatically converting design files into responsive MJML templates. • Built responsive MJML marketing emails with dynamic personalization and barcode generation • Maintained PHP/Laravel coupon distribution platform with MySQL database integration • Created Unbounce landing pages with webhook integrations syncing to ActiveCampaign CRM • Configured custom fields and automation flows for survey data collection • Built internal WordPress documentation portals • Managed Cloudflare DNS including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration • Administered DigitalOcean droplets and Siteground hosting • Transferred and offboarded client websites with DNS cutover coordination Skills PHP, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, WordPress, MySQL, ActiveCampaign API, REST APIs, Webhooks, Docker, SSH/SFTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, Gravity Forms, ACF ### Wordpress Developer @ sentinel.yuvoice.org @ wpjon.info Jan 2025 – Present Built the digital platform for The Yuvoice Sentinel, a global citizen journalism publication that amplifies diverse voices living through history. The Sentinel surfaces truth with care, centers lived experience, and mobilizes communities toward practical change through award-winning stories spanning mental health journeys, career truths, poetry, fiction, and frontline perspectives from around the world. Technology Stack WordPress custom theme | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) | Custom Post Types (Authors) | Webpack (@wordpress/scripts) | SCSS | REST API | PHP | ConvertKit API Integration Key Features & Systems Delivered • Custom Author Management System – Built a complete Author CPT with AJAX-powered bio modals, multi-field social links (LinkedIn, Instagram, Medium, Website), headshot management, and editorial credits integration • Multi-Category Content Architecture – Implemented intelligent category mapping with color-coded sections (11 categories), related posts logic, and dedicated page templates for Unbreaking the News, Brighter Tomorrow, Fiction & Poetry, and more • Real-Time Post Analytics – View tracking system with bot detection, "Most Read" section logic, and date-fallback queries powering editorial curation • Editor's Favorites Curation – Timestamp-based selection system allowing editors to re-order featured content by simply re-saving posts • Newsletter Integration – Secure ConvertKit API subscription flow with nonce verification, error handling, and inline success/failure messaging • Performance Optimizations – Deferred CSS/JS loading, async Google Fonts, GTM optimization, and reduced unused CSS for sub-3s page loads • Editorial Workflow Tools – Trigger warnings, editorial acknowledgments, author selector in post editor, bulk headshot management, and custom admin columns ### Wordpress Developer, Project Management & UX/UI Designer @ knology / duinav.com @ wpjon.info Jan 2025 – Present | New York, United States Architected and delivered a comprehensive WordPress-based Learning Management System empowering DUI arrestees to navigate legal proceedings. The platform provides tiered, state-specific educational content through a scalable subscription model converting free users into premium customers. Product Management & Design Designed complete UX/UI, created all user flows, developed GTM strategy, managed product roadmap, and coordinated deliverables from concept to production. Technology Stack WordPress custom theme | WooCommerce | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) | Custom Post Types (States, Modules, Lessons) | React.js + Chart.js | Webpack (@wordpress/scripts) | SCSS | REST API | MySQL with custom tables | PHP Product Features & Systems Delivered * Built AI automated data enrichment pipelines using the Claude API to augment LMS user data and improve analytics accuracy. • Multi-Tier LMS – Custom post type hierarchy enabling state-specific module delivery with hierarchical URLs (/state/florida/lesson/example) • User Role & Access Management – Dual-tier subscription model (User A: limited, User B: premium) with role-based content gating • E-Commerce & Conversion – Multi-step WooCommerce checkout with custom payment gateways, coupon system, and upgrade flows • Analytics Dashboards – Three real-time tracking systems: Home Page Conversion Funnel, Course Completion by User, and User Funnel Progression • Lead Generation Pipeline – REST API with WhitePages data enrichment, batch processing, API key management, and automated lead ingestion • Authentication & Security – Email verification, secure password reset, rate limiting, AJAX login, and session management • Progress Tracking – Real-time lesson completion with persistent state across modules • Admin Tools – State content cloner, user management interface, custom admin columns, debugging tools, and notifications ### Wordpress Project and Product Managing Consultant @ Bombazar.com @ wpjon.info Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Costa Rica ♖Product: ■ Bombazar is an online platform and marketplace based in Costa Rica that focuses on promoting sustainable and vintage fashion. It operates as an e-commerce site and a digital flea market where users can buy and sell eco-friendly, secondhand, and upcycled products. Bombazar features a variety of items, including vintage clothing, retro collectibles, decor, and eco-friendly products. It also hosts in-person events, such as fairs and markets, where vendors and customers can engage in a community-oriented experience that celebrates sustainability, creativity, and responsible consumption. https://www.bombazar.com/ ♖Environment: JIRA, GTM, GA4, Looker Studio, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Hub Spot, Hot Jar, Headless. Wordpress CMS, React JS, Next.js, Vercel ■ Building a New Development Team: I led the recruitment and onboarding of a new team of developers based in Argentina. This included vetting candidates, managing contracts, and ensuring the new team aligned with the company's technical goals and agile methodology. ■ Technical SEO Overhaul: I identified and resolved critical SEO issues that were hindering the site's organic search performance. By optimizing site speed, improving mobile usability, fixing broken links, and refining metadata, I significantly boosted the site’s visibility and search rankings. ■ Headless WordPress CMS Integration: Managed the end-to-end development of Bombazar’s transition to a headless WordPress CMS architecture. I collaborated closely with the development team and designers to ensure seamless integration of the front-end e-commerce platform with the headless CMS, resulting in improved site performance and flexibility for content updates. ■ Product Lifecycle Management ■ Agile & Scrum Methodologies ■ UX/UI Design Leadership ■ Cross-Functional Team Collaboration ■ Project Roadmap Development ■ Stakeholder Management & Communication ■ Market Research & Competitive Analysis (SEO) ### Wordpress Developer, Project Management & UX/UI Designer @ wowNYCPainters @ wpjon.info Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | New York City Metropolitan Area ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Wordpress, WP Rest API, WP-Engine, Local by flywheel, Elementor, ACF, JIRA, Slack , SketchApp, Agile Methodologies. ■ Custom WordPress Development: Created custom WordPress themes Using Elementor Page Builder. ■ Integrated third-party APIs, focusing on lead segmentation in hubspot, to enhance functionality and user engagement. ■ Technical SEO Optimization: Implemented best practices for Google indexability and crawlability, resolving technical SEO issues to improve search engine performance and visibility. ■ Website Management: Oversaw website updates and maintenance ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance. ■ Client Training: Delivered comprehensive WordPress CMS training, empowering clients to manage and update their websites independently, reducing reliance on ongoing developer support. ### Wordpress Developer, Project Management & UX/UI Designer @ Perfectplanner.io @ wpjon.info Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | New York, United States ♖Product: ■ Perfect Planner is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline material planning and replenishment processes for businesses. It automates the creation of daily "to-do lists" for material planners, ensuring that tasks are prioritized based on criticality and are over 99% accurate. This helps businesses optimize inventory management, reduce shortages and surpluses, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency. https://perfectplanner.io/ ■ Custom WordPress Development: Developed and modified WordPress themes and plugins to align with company requirements, enhancing functionality and driving business processes. ■ Website Architecture: Established and guided the architecture of websites, ensuring seamless navigation and robust performance. ■ UI/UX Expertise: Designed and developed complete UX and UI for websites, delivering visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces. ■ Front-End Proficiency: Strong expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and responsive design to create dynamic, mobile-friendly websites. ■ Dynamic Webpages: Implemented Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and CPT UI for customized, dynamic content solutions. ■ Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as GIT and Source Tree. ■ Best practices for website development are implemented, including responsive design, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO). ■ Proficient in using Google tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Search Console to gain detailed insights. Driven by a passion for monitoring website performance and constantly exploring new strategies to boost revenue across the customer journey. ■ Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS. ■ Hosting and Maintenance of servers using wp-engine. ■ Provided technical and debugging support for the entire company. ### Head of Wordpress Development & User Growth @ getoccupi.com/ @ Occupi Jan 2024 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area * Built a multi-agent AI workflow using Claude api that automated topical research, passed findings to a drafting agent for content creation, and published drafts directly to WordPress. * Implemented Google Search Console MCP server integration to build keyword research dashboards, enabling data-driven content strategy and SEO performance monitoring. ### Wordpress Developer, Project Management & UX/UI Designer @ Validation Institute @ Validation Institute Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Brooklyn, New York, United States ♖Products: ■ The Validation Institute is an organization focused on improving transparency and accountability in the healthcare industry. It validates the performance claims made by healthcare solution providers to ensure they deliver on their promises. https://validationinstitute.com/ ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript ,PHP, JSON, ES6, GIT, GitHub, Wordpress, WP Rest API, WP-Engine, ACF, Local by flywheel, Elementor, ACF, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Slack , SketchApp, Agile Methodology. ■ WordPress theme and plugins development, making modification in existing plugins and theme to give desired look and feel according to company requirements to drive business processes. ■ Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture. ■ Led the design and development of the website's complete UX and UI, ensuring a seamless user experience and visually appealing interface. ■ Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery. ■ Proficient in implementing ACF and CPT UI to create unique dynamic webpages. ■ Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as GIT and Source Tree. ■ Best practices for website development are implemented, including responsive design, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO). ■ Proficient in using Google tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Search Console to gain detailed insights. Driven by a passion for monitoring website performance and constantly exploring new strategies to boost revenue across the customer journey. ■ Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS. ■ Hosting and Maintenance of servers using wp-engine. ■ Provided technical and debugging support for the entire company. ■ Comfortable using Agile development methodologies with JIRA where project management skills are exhibited, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. ### Wordpress Developer @SAPinsider @ SAPinsider Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States ♖Product: SAPinsider is the largest SAP membership group worldwide, with more than 400,000 members across 50 countries: https://sapinsider.org/ ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript ,PHP, JSON, ES6, GIT, GitHub, Source Tree, Wordpress, WP Rest API, WP-Engine, Local by flywheel, Elementor, ACF, Paid Membership Pro, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Slack , SketchApp, Invision app, Agile Methodology. ■ WordPress theme and plugins development, making modification in existing plugins and theme to give desired look and feel according to company requirements to drive business processes. ■ Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture. ■ Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery. ■ Proficient in implementing ACF and CPT UI to create unique dynamic webpages. ■ Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc. ■ Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Source Tree. ■ Strong understanding of PHP back-end development. ■ Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS. ■ Hosting and Maintenance of servers using wp-engine. ■ Deployed prototype versions of webpages using a page builder Elementor. ■ Provided technical and debugging support for the entire company. ■ Comfortable using Agile development methodologies with JIRA. ### Wordpress Developer @ https://twinsuns.app/ @ wpjon.info Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript ,PHP, JSON, ES6, GIT, GitHub, Wordpress, Local by flywheel, SketchApp, Invision app, Freedcamp, Agile Methodology. Product: Twinsuns.app is a web integrations agency that aims to provide support for restaurants seeking to convert online deliveries from one platform onto their own customized food delivery platform. ■ I helped to shape the product vision and direction by functioning as the internal technical voice, ui / ux designer and product manager. ■ Created, customized and implemented plugins and themes. ■ Recommended, and applied new technologies as necessary. ■ Debug complex problems and anticipate potential future needs and challenges. ■ Implemented my knowledge of hosting environments, domains and DNS. ■ Translated design mockups into functional code. ### Wordpress Developer @ https://www.hathacker.com/ @ wpjon.info Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript ,PHP, JSON, ES6, GIT, GitHub, Wordpress, Local by flywheel, SketchApp, Invision app, Freedcamp, Agile Methodology. Product: Hathacker.com is a marketplace specifically for hats as it aims to connect hundreds of hat shops to hat enthusiasts. ■ I helped to shape the product vision and direction by functioning as the internal technical voice, ui / ux designer and product manager to myself; ■ Created, customized and implemented  plugins and themes.  ■ Recommended, and applied new technologies as necessary. ■ Debug complex problems and anticipate potential future needs and challenges.  ■ Implemented my knowledge of hosting environments, domains and DNS. ■ Translated design mockups into functional code. ### Wordpress Developer @ https://nybargigs.com/ @ wpjon.info Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, JSON, ES6, GIT, GitHub, Wordpress, Local by flywheel, SketchApp, Invision app, Freedcamp, Agile Methodology. Product: Nybargigs.com aims to consolidate service industry jobs onto one platform. It is currently a forum with a full feature job board to be developed. ■ Helping to shape the product vision and direction by functioning as the internal technical voice, ui / ux designer and product manager to my client; ■ Created, customized and implemented  plugins and themes.  ■ Recommended, and applied new technologies as necessary. ■ Debug complex problems and anticipate potential future needs and challenges.  ■ Implemented my knowledge of hosting environments, domains and DNS. ■ Translated design mockups into functional code. ### Wordpress Developer @ https://www.relevium.tech/ @ wpjon.info Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | New York City Metropolitan Area ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, JSON, ES6, GIT, GitHub, Wordpress, Local by flywheel, SketchApp, Invision app, Freedcamp, Agile Methodology. Product: Relevium.tech aims to connect available 3D printers to donors for PPE relief production. ■ I helped to shape the product vision and direction by functioning as the internal technical voice, ui / ux designer and product manager to my client; ■ Created, customized and implemented  plugins and themes.  ■ Recommended, and applied new technologies as necessary. ■ Debug complex problems and anticipate potential future needs and challenges.  ■ Implemented my knowledge of hosting environments, domains and DNS. ■ Translated design mockups into functional code. ### Wordpress developer @ http://microgreens.app/ @ wpjon.info Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | New York City Metropolitan Area ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, JSON, ES6, GIT, GitHub, Wordpress, Local by flywheel, SketchApp, Invision app, Freedcamp, Agile Methodology. Product: Microgreens is an e-commerce membership solution that connects a grower to those that wish to receive microgreens on a weekly bases. ■ I helped to shape the product vision and direction by functioning as the internal technical voice, ui / ux designer and product manager to my client; ■ Created, customized and implemented  plugins and themes.  ■ Recommended, and applied new technologies as necessary. ■ Debug complex problems and anticipate potential future needs and challenges.  ■ Implemented my knowledge of hosting environments, domains and DNS. ■ Translated design mockups into functional code. ### Junior React Front End Sofware Developer @ Start Industries https://www.start-industries.com/ Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area ♖Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, JSON, React, ES6, NodeJS, NPM, Bootstrap, Gulp, GIT, GitHub, Pug, SketchApp, Freedcamp, Agile Methodology. Arturo Product: Arturo is a business intelligence software tool to help automate or streamline many common data Etl, processing, visualization, and machine learning tasks. ■ Designed (UX/UI) and wireframes the user interactive dashboard using SketchApp. ■ Developed the user interactive dashboard with web technologies like HTML, CSS 3, JavaScript and React. ■ Created reusable stateless functional components to link to stateful components via props. ■ Developed POC features with different React UI libraries such as React-vis, Ant Design, Material-UI, and Reactstrap. ■ Designed and developed two landing pages with HTML, CSS3 and Bootstrap. ■ Designed and developed an HTML email. ■ Developed unique Gulp tasks to handle certain repetitive tasks. ■ Used GIT and GitHub for source code and version control. ■ Capable of quickly learning and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a team. ■ https://start-industries.com/ ### POC feature build at Leads.Care @ https://leadscare-2a474.firebaseapp.com/# Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Brooklyn ♖ Environment: HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Firebase, GIT, GitHub, SketchApp, FreedCamp, Agile Methodology. POC Feature Product: I built a rapid prototype for a feature idea for Leads.care. The idea is for real-estate agents to keep track of appointments. Location and client information are displayed after the user creates an appointment. ■ Designed (UX/UI) and developed the user interactive dashboard using web technologies like HTML, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Firebase and local storage. ■ https://leadscare-2a474.firebaseapp.com/# ### Front End Web Developer @ Galvanize Inc Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater New York City Area During the 6 months intensive full stack web development immersive program, I had to complete three projects, two of which are full stack projects. Capstone project http://garage-sale-nahqcc.turbo360-vertex.com/landing - Prospots helps pro skaters share secrete skate spots in an exclusive network with the help of the google maps api Project Two; https://fathomless-meadow-49018.herokuapp.com/ - Full stack crud app which is a simple “To Do List” creator. Project One; https://leadscare-2a474.firebaseapp.com/ - Optimize agent behavior in the field. The app helps agent know where to go and keep track of all essential information regarding the appointment ### Software Product Manager @ High Art NYC Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Brooklyn NY High Art is an Art Handling company in New York City. My Contribution to the project - Drive the entire vision and delivery of an innovative new product to keep the business relevant and competitive. - Conduct market research to identify user need for new product. - Prioritize product opportunities using criteria and requirements defined during research. - Collaborate with customers, team members, and outside influencers to ensure a solid and well-rounded understanding of the product and developing need. ### Licensed Real Estate Sales Person @ Nooklyn.com Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 Advertised client properties on websites, through social media and in real estate guides. Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties. Communicated with clients to understand their property needs and preferences. Developed and maintained a list of properties suited to different needs and budgets. Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals. Continued my development in Commercial Real Estate. Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients. Maintained client application folders. Met all monthly and quarterly sales goals. ### Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent @ MyspaceNYC Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 Advertised client properties on websites, through social media and in real estate guides. Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties. Communicated with clients to understand their property needs and preferences. Developed and maintained a list of properties suited to different needs and budgets. Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals. Developed an understanding in Commercial Real Estate. Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients. Met all monthly and quarterly sales goals. ## Education ### Product management Product School ### Full Stack Web Development immersive program in Computer Software Engineering Galvanize ### international baccalaureate (IB) in Political Economy Ecole International De Geneve (High School) ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government Marymount Manhattan College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jonathan-aquarone-wordpress-developer - Portfolio: https://www.wpjon.info/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/jonathanaquarone JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jonathanaquarone/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31