Orthodox Pilgrim
A directory for finding Orthodox Christian parishes and holy places around the world.
I’m a 23-year-old web developer focused on building clean, modern, user-friendly websites. Since October 2024 I’ve been at Strange Tech, contributing across everything from custom WordPress and Shopify builds to React and Laravel applications.
Day-to-day I work heavily with WordPress using EtchWP, ACF, ACSS and other powerful plugins to push WordPress beyond the usual. On the app side I build with React, Vite and Convex, and I’ve also shipped Shopify storefronts - so whether you need a marketing site, an e-commerce store, or a full web app, I can take it from concept to launch.
My background includes a four-year diploma in Web Development at IThub College and a 10-week Data Analysis bootcamp at Cambridge Spark - a combination that gave me a solid engineering foundation and a sharp analytical eye. Fluent in English and Russian, I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and easy to work with.
Direct clients and personal projects - e-commerce, editorial, and tools. Agency work for Strange Tech is covered in experience.
A directory for finding Orthodox Christian parishes and holy places around the world.
A marketing site for a drone services business, with enquiries handled through Resend.
An e-commerce shop selling collectible eggs. Custom checkout, motion-rich product pages, and a refined editorial feel.
Multilingual website for a Romanian Orthodox parish based in Norfolk. Focused on accessibility and slow, considered typography.
Responsive e-commerce site selling seasonal Christmas cards for Serbian influencer Gleb Feels.
Live statistics dashboard for a Euro 2024 prediction game - fed by Google Sheets and styled with shadcn/ui.
My previous portfolio - CMS-driven content with Storyblok, Astro and a focus on micro-interactions.
An editorial blog with a unique content hierarchy, powered by Decap CMS and rendered with Astro.
A board-game online spinner - installable as a PWA so it works offline at the table.
At Strange Tech I work as a versatile developer on client sites, including Halfords Business and Daytona, as part of a team. Day-to-day that means WordPress (EtchWP, ACF, ACSS), Laravel, React, and Flutter - building and refining UIs, and keeping sites accessible, fast, and SEO-ready.
I also support backend work, fix bugs, and pick up whatever the project needs. Full-stack support within the team, adapting quickly to different technologies and requirements.
Developed a multilingual website for a local Orthodox parish, focused on accessibility, performance, and clean editorial design.
Developed a Python script facilitating bulk email distribution, specifically designed to assist in sending collaboration offers to numerous companies.
Developed a responsive e-commerce website selling Christmas cards for Serbian influencer Gleb Feels. Utilized Astro and Svelte for optimized performance and efficient front-end development. Implemented Firebase for secure user authentication and data storage.
Completed a project, developing a visually appealing blog website using Astro with React. Implemented Decap as the CMS and used Tailwind for styling.
Building upon my existing knowledge in Python, I strengthened my skills during the 10-week Data Analysis Bootcamp at Cambridge Spark. The program covered Pandas for data processing and analysis, along with data visualization using Pandas, Seaborn, and Bokeh. A module on Maths for Data Analysis deepened my understanding of key mathematical concepts, while an emphasis on storytelling with data helped me learn how to craft clear, engaging narratives for different audiences.
A highlight of the course was the practical Hackathon, where I applied these skills to real-world problems. The bootcamp also introduced me to statistical programming, data mining, and SQL, providing a strong foundation in data analysis and enriching my ability to work with complex datasets.
During my four years at IThub College, I earned a diploma in Front-End Web Development, along with certifications such as IC3 Computing Fundamentals and Microsoft's Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript. The program gave me a strong foundation in modern web technologies while also broadening my knowledge across related IT fields.
My studies included UX/UI principles, database management with SQL, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, and programming in JavaScript, Python, and Dart (Flutter). I also gained exposure to project management, testing, and DevOps practices, equipping me with versatile skills to contribute across different areas of software development and IT.
Whether it’s a custom WordPress build, a Shopify storefront, a React app, or something more ambitious - drop me a line. I reply within a day, usually faster.