IGIgor Gana
@igorgana
Technical Team Lead specializing in WordPress, PHP, and high-performance sites.
UkraineWhat I'm looking for
I am a Technical Team Lead with 6+ years of experience delivering high-performance WordPress solutions and managing teams of up to 10 members for global clients. I focus on scalable, secure, and SEO-ready websites and have a proven track record with high-load systems handling 150k+ visitors per month.
As a hands-on leader, I have led development departments, conducted technical interviews, mentored team members, and optimized development processes to improve delivery and code quality. I also achieved a 100% Job Success Score on Upwork and have worked extensively with European and US clients.
My technical expertise spans PHP, WordPress theme and plugin development, front-end technologies, DevOps and performance optimization, and project management tools. I am passionate about innovation, performance, and fostering team growth through mentorship and continuous learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Development
Saphira Agency
Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Led the development department, managing delivery and technical oversight for projects while mentoring team members and improving hiring and onboarding processes to ensure high-quality code and timely deliveries.
Technical Team Lead
Private Entrepreneur
Apr 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years 3 months)
Managed a remote development team and delivered custom WordPress solutions focused on performance, security, and SEO, while leading code reviews and technical strategy for European and US clients.
Senior WordPress Developer
Stuzo
Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Built custom WordPress themes and plugins, developed responsive front-ends and email templates, and conducted security audits and ongoing support for client websites.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lviv Business School of UCU (LvBS)
Certificate, Management
2020 - 2021
Completed the Effective Management of Small Business program focusing on management practices for small enterprises.
KAKyiv National University of Construction and Architecture
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture
2007 - 2014
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with comprehensive coursework in architectural design and construction principles.
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Location
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